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Derry Now Uber to launch its popular food delivery app 'Uber Eats' in Derry this Thursday Derry Now From this Thursday, Uber will launch it's popular food delivery app - Uber Eats. Starting at lunchtime on 8th November, anyone in the city centre will be able to order their next meal at touch of a button. The popular app has expanded to more than 75 ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Metro Uber creates £695 designer shoes – but they come with £500 credit so you don't have to worry about sore feet Metro It's almost party season and time to add some sparkle to your wardrobe. You might find the perfect pair of shoes, but wearing them is a whole other story. The glitzy sky-high platforms seemed like a good idea until a few hours in and you are struggling ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber and Lyft Are Giving Discounted Rides to Vote on Tuesday. Here’s How To Get One Money MagazineUber and Lyft have discounted rides to vote in the midterm elections on Election Day 2018, while other services are offering free rides. View the full article

Marketing Week M&S, Uber, online pricing: Everything that matters this morning Marketing Week Online prices often fluctuate during the day depending on demand, Uber's pricing is a clear example of this. Andrea Coscelli, chief executive of the Competition and Markets Authority, says: “With more of us shopping online, it's important we understand ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Channel NewsAsia Man who offered Uber driver durian before molesting her gets jail, caning Channel NewsAsia SINGAPORE: An unemployed man who tried to offer an Uber driver durian before molesting her was sentenced to jail and caning on Monday (Nov 5) for various offences. Png Kok Tai, 49, was sentenced to jail for five years, 10 months and three weeks, and ... Jail, cane for amputee who molested Uber driver while she was at the wheelThe Straits Times Passenger who continuously molested Uber driver while she was driving jailed, canedYahoo News Jail, cane for amputee who molested female Uber driver while she was at the wheelThe Star Online all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Economic Times The strange story of Uber's massive fund raising deal from the Saudi government Economic Times Two years ago, the money helped Uber settle its war with Didi Chuxing in China, fortified its position against rival Lyft Inc. and empowered then Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick ahead of a long, pitched battle with investors who ultimately ... and more » View the full article

Financial Times Uber report looks to rebuild goodwill with regulators Financial Times Uber has taken its biggest step yet towards the resumption of testing autonomous cars after a deadly crash, publishing a lengthy new report about its safety efforts that it hopes will rebuild goodwill with regulators. But some critics say that the ride ... Uber wants to put its self-driving cars back on the roadIndependent Online Uber Wants to Resume Self-Driving Car Tests on Public RoadsNDTV Uber applies to resume self-driving car testing in PittsburghPittsburgh Business Times St George News all 47 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

South China Morning Post Uber says it has changed its ways and is willing to partner with Hong Kong government to help smart city plan South China Morning Post Controversial ride-hailing firm Uber has called for a partnership with the Hong Kong government to address the city's mobility future as it vowed to change its unruly behaviour and to mend relations with the local taxi industry. In an interview with ... https://www.google.com/news

BBC News Uber launches US subscription service in five cities BBC News Taxi-hailing firm Uber has launched a membership scheme dubbed Ride Pass, for passengers in five US cities. The deal allows passengers to avoid price surging, when costs rise at rush hour and other in-demand times. The fixed-fare plan costs $24.99 (£19 ... https://www.google.com/news

The Guardian Use of personal data to 'rip off' online shoppers sparks inquiry The Guardian It has become common for online prices to fluctuate depending on time of day or availability – whether for gig tickets or Uber taxis. Now digital labels have begun to appear in shops, offering the potential to bring “surge pricing” into analogue sales. and more » View the full article

Central Western Daily OUR SAY | Is Uber's arrival good or bad? Neither, it's just another change Central Western Daily LAST week's news that ridesharing service Uber is coming to Orange was received with something of a mixed reaction. Some respondents to a post on the Central Western Daily's Facebook page hailed the service's impending arrival as a godsend, while ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

KTRK-TV Uber driver accused of attempted kidnapping arrested KTRK-TV An Uber driver was arrested in California, accused of trying to kidnap a customer, then leading police on a chase during which two other passengers jumped from the moving vehicle to escape. Santa Monica police said the driver was taken into custody ... Uber Driver Arrested For Kidnapping Passengers On HalloweenThe Hollywood Unlocked (blog) all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Times Cabbies' court victory puts Uber in new jam in London The Times Uber's future in London is again in doubt after black cab drivers were granted a judicial review of the decision to award a new licence to the controversial taxi firm. A High Court judge has allowed the cabbies to take action against Westminster ... https://www.google.com/news

The Global Legal Post Lawyers report on Uber self-driving safety issues The Global Legal Post Uber commissioned the LeClairRyan report after a pedestrian had suffered fatal injuries in consequence of being hit by an ATG self-driving vehicle in Tempe, Arizona, in March 2018. Separately, the American National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has ... Uber Is Planning To Resume Its Self-Driving Car ProgramGizmodo Australia Uber seeks to resume self-driving testsThe News International all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Forbes Uber Will Resume Testing Self-Driving Cars Forbes Uber will resume testing self-driving cars on public roads near its Advanced Technology Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Nearly eight months ago, an Uber autonomous vehicle fatally struck pedestrian Elaine Herzberg as she was walking a bicycle ... Uber vows changes as it aims to restart self-driving programmeFinancial Times Uber applies for permission to test self-driving cars againEngadget Uber seeks permission to resume self-driving car testing on public roadsThe Verge Mashable -Gizmodo -Phys.Org -Box all 364 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

VentureBeat How Uber, Lyft, Lime, and Zipcar will get voters to the polls on Election Day VentureBeat In addition to a handful of cities like Dallas, Houston, Tampa, and the Twin Cities, ride-sharing companies like Uber, Lyft, Line, Via, and Lime plan to extend promotional rates to voters en route to ballot boxes. That's good news, because closed ... Why Uber and Lyft want to create walled gardens–and why it's bad for urban mobilityFast Company Uber, Lyft offer pricing breaks for regular Miami ridersMiami Herald Election Day: Uber and Lyft will help pay for your ride to the pollsTampa Bay Times The Seattle Times -Indianapolis Star -KYW Newsradio 1060 (blog) -Lyft Blog all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Bloomberg The Inside Story of How Uber Got Into Business With the Saudi Arabian Government Bloomberg The company's legal team had to double-check that it was even possible to send that much money in a single wire transfer. But on June 1, 2016, the Saudi Public Investment Fund sent Uber Technologies Inc. the cash in one lump sum. It was the largest ... View the full article

Bloomberg The Inside Story of How Uber Got Into Business With the Saudi Arabian Government Bloomberg Even as Uber's lawyers finalized the details of the deal, they still couldn't quite believe it would really happen. The Saudi Arabian government was set to give the San Francisco-based startup $3.5 billion, an astronomical amount. The company's legal ... https://www.google.com/news

Telegraph.co.uk Apple, Uber and Airbnb in firing line of tech tax Telegraph.co.uk The tax would only apply to profitable companies that make global revenues of more than £500m from the advertising or "intermediary" activities, meaning that, if applied today, both Airbnb and Apple would qualify. Uber is not yet profitable, but has ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber Will Resume Testing Self-Driving Cars ForbesUber will resume testing self-driving cars on public roads near its Advanced Technology Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Nearly eight months ago, an Uber ... View the full article

The Inside Story of How Uber Got Into Business With the Saudi Arabian Government BloombergEven as Uber's lawyers finalized the details of the deal, they still couldn't quite believe it would really happen. The Saudi Arabian government was set to give the ... View the full article

USA TODAY Uber ups its driver perks with 'Pro' program, including free college education USA TODAY First being piloted in eight cities in the U.S., the rewards program will give eligible drivers up to 25 percent off "standard car maintenance at 20,000 shops nationwide" and up to 5 percent cash back on gas purchases made with the company's Uber Visa ... Uber Now Offers Free College Tuition for Its Top Drivers, But There's a CatchFortune Uber launches program to reward high-performing driversMashable Uber is offering free college to its top driversEngadget AZCentral.com -NJ.com -Arizona State University all 126 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

VentureBeat With IPO in its sights, Uber works to win over drivers, riders, and businesses VentureBeat Uber found itself back in court on Tuesday as the ride-hailing company sought to reverse a 2016 U.K. decision that ruled its drivers should be classed as workers rather than self-employed contractors. The long-drawn-out saga serves as a firm reminder ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

VentureBeat With IPO in its sights, Uber works to win over drivers, riders, and businesses VentureBeat It's not exactly the money-spinner many drivers are seeking, but the move is firmly in line with Uber's actions elsewhere in the world, such as recently announcing a bunch of new perks for European drivers, including free insurance for illness ... Uber Eats Gets Connected To Expense ReportsPYMNTS.com all 4 news articles » View the full article

CNN Uber tests rewarding top drivers with extra pay, college degrees CNN On Thursday, the company announced Uber Pro, a driver loyalty program that offers perks ranging from extra pay and free online education to dent repair and gas discounts. The program may help retain drivers, who often quit within a few months, research ... Uber will start rewarding high-performing drivers with better earnings and free college tuitionThe Verge Here's how Uber aims to keep its top drivers: With perksCrain's Chicago Business Uber Trials Free Classes, Higher Pay For Top Rated DriversForbes ABC15 Arizona -Stanford University all 26 news articles » https://www.google.com/news