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When things go wrong at Uber: inside its serious incident team Financial TimesHow the ride-hailing app is dealing with safety problems ahead of planned IPO. https://www.google.com/news

Uber: Australians hit by ‘Christmas bonus’ scam on rideshare app NEWS.com.auNews.com.au has reported on everyday Aussies being stung by so-called Uber “cleaning fee” scams continually over the past year. And now *fresh* claims ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber looking for drivers in Saskatoon CTV NewsUber is recruiting drivers in Saskatoon after the city passed a bylaw allowing ride-sharing services. https://www.google.com/news

Chase Declines Customer’s Request For Refund After Thief Drains Bank Account CBS ChicagoCHICAGO (CBS)–A McHenry County woman's trip to Las Vegas turned into a nightmare when her cell phone was stolen. Losing her phone was bad enough, ... View the full article

Uber riders really wanted to go to this hotel and these malls in Florida in 2018 Miami HeraldUber released its Top 10 destinations in 2018 for Florida and Miami. Topping the list: Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Also popular were Dolphin and Aventura ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber driver hits 71-year-old woman twice at Sky Harbor AZFamilyPhoenix police are investigating after a 71-year-old woman was struck by the same car twice at Sky Harbor Wednesday night. https://www.google.com/news

Slack, Uber, Airbnb, Lyft, Pinterest top list of companies that could make 2019 an explosive IPO year VentureBeatDespite some notable names like Dropbox and Spotify, 2018 turned out just to be a so-so year for tech IPOs. That trend softened even further in the fourth ... https://www.google.com/news

Egypt Female-only ride-hailing app to compete with Uber, Careem in Cairo Al-MonitorThe streets of Cairo should soon have a new ride-hailing *service* to rival Uber and Careem, but with a few twists. The new entrant is based locally, will serve only ... https://www.google.com/news

Lyft plots Uber challenge with rival to Express Pool service Telegraph.co.ukLyft is plotting to squeeze its arch rival Uber by launching a competitor to its cheapest *service*, as the two ride-hailing giants gear up to go public next year. View the full article

Lyft plots Uber challenge with rival to Express Pool service Telegraph.co.ukLyft is plotting to squeeze its arch rival Uber by launching a competitor to its cheapest *service*, as the two ride-hailing giants gear up to go public next year. https://www.google.com/news

How the 2019 Lyft IPO Could Push the Ride Share Past Uber Money MorningThe 2019 Lyft IPO will be one of the most anticipated launches in years, and it could push the ride share past its rival... View the full article

No Uber or Airbnb in South Korea - Red tape, risk-aversion hobble start-ups LivemintTo offset slowing growth in sectors such as autos, ships and chips, South Korea created a new ministry for start-ups last year and has boosted funding to ... View the full article

Concerns grow after more scooters appear in San Diego FOX 5 San DiegoSAN DIEGO -- Concern is growing after several more companies have launched motorized scooters in San Diego. Lyft and Uber are just two of the companies ... View the full article

Discounts for Uber, Lyft, and Taxis on NYE KEZI TVLyft users can save money by using the discount code “NYERIDE18”. For Uber, it's “SAFERIDE2018”. The discount code for Oregon Taxi is “SAFERIDE2018.” View the full article

Uber, Lyft, Oregon Taxi offer discount codes for New Year's Eve in Eugene/Springfield KVALEUGENE, Ore. - Got an excuse for driving drunk? The Lane County Sheriff's Office has probably heard it before. "I've only had 2 drinks, or I'm just buzzed, I'm not ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber driver who allegedly killed cabbie Anis Tungekar left U.S., police tell family WLS-TVThe family of a Chicago cab driver who died after he was kicked in the head is upset charges were never filed against the Uber driver who they say is ... https://www.google.com/news

No New Year’s Eve plans? Netflix and Domino’s have got you covered. VoxFor the socially anxious, or even just the socially inept, New Year's Eve is a historically tough holiday. The intense pressure to have A Great Time, combined with ... View the full article

Local law office offering free Uber rides on New Year's Eve KBTXDaniel Stark Law is offering free Uber rides this New Year's Eve. View the full article

The 10 largest US venture rounds of 2018 TechCrunchThree U.S. companies raised more than $1 billion in just one funding round in 2018, a year in which total deal value for U.S. startups is expected to surpass ... View the full article

You Can Soon Book Uber, Ola Cabs At Kiosks In Delhi Metro Stations NDTV NewsA pilot *service* on booking cars through two major cab aggregators at Delhi Metro stations was launched on Wednesday, seeking to further boost last-mile ... https://www.google.com/news

Portland Uber driver down on luck gets secret $100 cash tip KGW.comIt's been a bad year for Uber driver Teresa Staley, with a job loss and medical issues. She feared a 'shabby Christmas' for her 4-year-old until a couple gave her ... View the full article

Sherri Shepherd Begs Fans For Cash On Christmas Day After Claiming To Be Stranded Near Her Ex's Home BETWell, this was unexpected. Sherri Shepherd found herself in a tough spot on December 25 as she took to social media to beg her followers for money after ... View the full article

Christmas 'grinch' posing as Uber driver takes couple's dogs MyNorthwest.comA grinch posing as an Uber driver tried to steal a couple's Christmas when he took off with their luggage including two dogs. https://www.google.com/news

Can the 2019 Uber IPO Outrun the Company's Troubled Past? Money MorningThere is a heavy slate of initial public offerings (IPOs) ahead of us in 2019, and it's something every investor needs to watch closely. In fact, 2019 could bring the ... View the full article

Uber Seeks Driver Lawsuit Settlement Before IPO PYMNTS.comUber has reached a tentative deal with drivers as it readies an IPO for early next year. View the full article