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Looser rules on transit tax bringing ‘Freebee’ shuttles to cities. Is Uber next? Miami HeraldMiami-Dade, FL, cities are offering free shuttles thanks to the county making its “half-penny” transportation sales tax funds available for the ride *service*. One aim ... View the full article

From Uber Drivers to Airbnb Hosts: How Federal Workers Turn to Odd Jobs Amid Lingering Shutdown TIME(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) — When her paychecks dried up because of the partial government shutdown, Cheryl Inzunza Blum sought out a side job that has become ... View the full article

Las Vegas Uber driver pummeled by passengers in attack caught on video Fox NewsTwo young men who last week allegedly attacked an Uber driver after the man refused to give the pair a ride were arrested by Las Vegas authorities Tuesday. https://www.google.com/news

Uber Calls on Europe to Step Up Investment in Public Transport NDTVUber Technologies is making a new pitch to European officials: invest in public transportation. On Tuesday, the company plans to publish a blog post urging ... https://www.google.com/news

London Uber fares go up after electric car charge BBC NewsUber fares in London have gone up to help drivers buy electric cars, the company said. A clean air fee of 15p per mile will be added to every trip taken in the ... https://www.google.com/news

London Uber fares go up after electric car charge BBC News London Uber fares to increase this week to pay for electric cars Evening Standard Uber fares will rise by 15p a mile in London TODAY to raise £200m for hybrid or electric cars Daily Mail Uber set to raise the prices of rides in London on 16 January 2019 iNews Uber fares to rise by 15p per mile for every trip in London from TODAY The Sun View full coverage on Google News https://www.google.com/news

Uber Has Bigger Problems to Worry About Than the Shutdown BloombergThe government being closed complicates gig companies' IPO plans. But not as much as new state rules could. View the full article

Uber Has Bigger Problems to Worry About Than the Shutdown BloombergThe government being closed complicates gig companies' IPO plans. But not as much as new state rules could. https://www.google.com/news

State proposes charging Uber and Lyft at international airports Fairbanks Daily News-MinerFAIRBANKS — A proposal from Alaska's International Airport System would charge Uber and Lyft drivers an additional $2.50 per transport to or from Alaska's ... View the full article

Uber cab catches fire, passenger recalls scary experience Khaleej TimesThe commuter said she sensed a burning smell and alerted the driver who did not pay any heed to the warning. https://www.google.com/news

Uber tells its side of the story in mass arbitration fight with 12,500 drivers Reuters(Reuters) - Someday, legal historians may look back at litigation between Uber and thousands of Uber drivers who have demanded the company arbitrate their ... https://www.google.com/news

Goldman Sachs earnings got boost from Uber stake Business InsiderGoldman Sachs may be angling for a key role in Uber's eventual IPO, but that doesn't mean it can't make a little money from the ride-hailing app while it waits. View the full article

Ashland councilor calls Uber a bully but ordinance passes KTVLWith ride sharing companies refusing to register to operate in the City of Ashland the council Tuesday adopted changes to the much maligned ordinance. https://www.google.com/news

Here are the odd jobs government workers are doing to pay the bills during the shutdown MarketWatchPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When her paychecks dried up because of the partial government shutdown, Cheryl Inzunza Blum sought out a side job that has ... View the full article

Uber, Airbnb employees are worried by fears of recession Business Insider2019 was supposed to be a blockbuster year for tech companies going public — but the volatility of the public markets is making some employees at IPO-bound ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber, Airbnb employees are worried by fears of recession Business Insider2019 was supposed to be a blockbuster year for tech companies going public — but the volatility of the public markets is making some employees at IPO-bound ... View the full article

Uber joins Lyft as ride-sharing enters Muskingum County Zanesville Times RecorderWith both services now operating in Muskingum County, residents and visitors can use each *service's* respective mobile app to order rides. View the full article

Uber's Clean Air Charge Kicks In This Week Gizmodo UK Uber to Charge Additional 'Clean Air Fee' to Help London Drivers Pay Electric Cars The Drive London Is Charging Uber Users a Clean Air Fee So Drivers Can Swap to Electric Cars Jalopnik Uber set to raise the prices of rides in London on 16 January 2019 iNews Uber Gets Slightly More Expensive In London To Pay For Electric Cars Ubergizmo View full coverage on Google News View the full article

Uber brings 1,000 electric bikes and scooters to Scottsdale, Mesa AZCentralUber is deploying 1,000 electric bikes and scooters in Mesa and Scottsdale via its Jump subsidiary, adding to the variety of rental transportation options ... View the full article

Driving Uber, freelancing, babysitting: shutdown workers scramble for cash VoxAs the shutdown drags on, government contractors are struggling to afford medication, baby formula and other necessities. View the full article

As Tech Invades Cycling, Are Bike Activists Selling Out? WIREDNow in the cycling business, Uber, Lyft, and others are co-opting the experience of longtime safe streets advocates. View the full article

Uber set to raise the prices of rides in London on 16 January 2019 iNewsUber is raising the cost of rides made in London by an average of 45 pence, as part of a Clean Air Plan to turn all cars in the capital electric by 2025. View the full article

Plenty of Uber Drivers Love Their Jobs Too BloombergPoliticians looking for “one-size-fits-all” employment rules for gig economy workers might end up helping half of them, and hurting the rest. https://www.google.com/news

Food is up to 32% more expensive on Uber Eats and Mr D than in-store – and that's before delivery fees Business Insider South AfricaUber Eats and Mr D food charge R10 and R15 respectively for delivery – but you could be paying a big premium even before those costs. https://www.google.com/news

Uber Eats driver believes furloughed workers are increasing competition WAVY-TVAn Uber Eats driver believes she is seeing more competition thanks to the government shutdown. View the full article