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Fortune Fired Uber Exec Sues Former Uber PR Chief Over Losing His Job Fortune A former top Uber executive, fired for obtaining confidential medical records of a woman raped by an Uber driver in India, today sued the company's former head of public relations. The suit by former Asian business development head Eric Alexander ... A fired Uber executive is suing top tech PR person Rachel Whetstone, alleging she made 'disparaging and grossly ...Business Insider Former Uber exec alleges ex-PR chief 'destroyed his reputation'TechCrunch Rachel Whetstone sued by fired Uber executivePRWeek all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Business Insider Uber just announced plans to spend $150 million in Toronto on engineering and self-driving cars — and it's a sign ... Business Insider Uber Technologies is spending millions of dollars in Toronto to open an engineering hub and expand its self-driving car operations, the strongest indication yet that the company is not retreating from autonomous vehicle development despite recent setbacks. Uber seeks top Toronto talent with $200-million investmentNews@UofT Uber to Invest Over $150 Million in Toronto Driverless Car HubBloomberg Uber is investing $150M in Toronto to expand self-driving car effortsTechCrunch The Star Online -Financial Post all 80 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Ars Technica Limo firm to Uber: You misclassify your drivers as contractors, which is unfair Ars Technica While a company suing Uber is not new, the proposed class-action lawsuit appears to rely on a recently decided California Supreme Court decision that makes it more difficult for companies to unilaterally declare their workers as contractors, which ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Business Insider A fired Uber executive is suing top tech PR person Rachel Whetstone, alleging she made 'disparaging and grossly ... Business Insider On Thursday, Eric Alexander, an executive who was fired as news reports emerged that he obtained access to a rape victim's medical records, filed a lawsuit against Rachel Whetstone, a well-known and powerful PR and public policy pro who was Uber's PR ... Rachel Whetstone sued by fired Uber executivePRWeek Former Uber exec alleges ex-PR chief 'destroyed his reputation'TechCrunch Ex-Uber Exec Blames Ex-PR Chief For Firing In New SuitLaw360 all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

CNNMoney Uber to open engineering hub in Toronto CNNMoney The company said Thursday it is expanding its corporate presence in Canada where it expects to create hundreds of new tech and engineering jobs. It plans to invest more than 200 million Canadian dollars (about $150 million) in the region over the next ... and more » View the full article

Bloomberg Danish Uber Drivers Fined Up to $75800 Each Bloomberg Denmark's Supreme Court upheld a verdict against four former Uber Technologies Inc. drivers, fining them for violating the country's taxi laws. A lower court had earlier handed the drivers individual fines as high as 486,500 kroner ($75,800). Those ... Uber drivers in Denmark could face fines for every ride they offeredTechCrunch Uber drivers in Denmark must pay fine for every ride, supreme court rulesReuters all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Mic Money Confession: I spend $500 a month on Uber, Lyft and taxis Mic In this ongoing series, Mic readers submit their money confessions — and we'll ask experts how to help solve these difficult financial issues. Send your own anonymous confession to moneyconfession@mic.com to see your situation here. and more » View the full article

Quartz Uber drivers are forcing riders to cancel trips when fares are too cheap Quartz Travel guru The Points Guy is breaking up with Uber, he announced in an outraged blog post on Sept. 12. “I've been a loyal Uber user for seven years now,” he writes. “So loyal, in fact, that I have spent $81,600 on my business Uber account over the ... https://www.google.com/news

Money Confession: I spend $500 a month on Uber, Lyft and taxis MicWe asked experts to weigh in on how you should wean yourself off your Uber addiction. View the full article

Mashable Uber's new logo is just the word 'Uber' Mashable Uber unveiled the process behind the black-and-white rebranding in an AdWeek exclusive, describing the nine-month design period that culminated in a custom typeface, called Uber Move. AdWeek reports that Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi paid special ... Uber rebrands less than two years after its last effortThe Drum Less Is More? Uber's New Logo Is Just Its NameFortune Uber is getting a new lookTechCrunch Engadget -HYPEBEAST all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Verge Uber changes its logo and redesigns its app The Verge Uber has done away with the logo it unveiled two years ago in favor of a new wordmark version that simply uses the company's name. Uber has also redesigned its mobile app, and has changed its mission statement from “Make transportation as reliable as ... Get an Exclusive Look at Uber's New Brand RevampAdweek Uber Has a New Logo to Go With Its Big Brand RevampMarieClaire.com Uber has a new brand. Again.Fast Company all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Independent Online Uber accused of cheating drivers of money Independent Online INTERNATIONAL – Uber may be saving more than $500 million (R7.6 billion) a year by misclassifying its California drivers as independent contractors, according to a lawsuit that claims the ride-hailing company is flouting a ruling by the state's highest ... and more » View the full article

Business Insider Uber's new European boss made a speech radically upending everything the company is known for Business Insider Uber's new European boss Jamie Heywood gave a speech in London on Wednesday. Heywood said that Uber is opening a "new chapter" in London after its licence was renewed for a 15-month period. His rhetoric is indicative of a shift in Uber's corporate ... https://www.google.com/news

Driving for Uber When You Can’t Afford a Car The AtlanticIn South Africa, extreme inequality means that drivers have a much more difficult time turning a profit with the ride-share *service*. View the full article

Uber accused of cheating drivers of money Independent OnlineINTERNATIONAL – Uber may be saving more than $500 million (R7.6 billion) a year by misclassifying its California drivers as independent contractors, ... View the full article

WPVI-TV Uber to ban some low-rated passengers from app WPVI-TV Uber is apparently cracking down on rude passengers. The ride-sharing company has changed its guidelines. Customers who have consistently low ratings are at risk of being removed from the app. And, riders with suspended accounts will not be able to use ... https://www.google.com/news

WIRED This Week in the Future of Cars: We'll Be Blunt About This WIRED One year into his role as CEO of Uber, Dara Khosrowshahi reflects—and introduces a new suite of safety features. One Montana startup is using Doppler lidar—the same tech that cops use to catch speeding drivers—to create colorful images that just ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Forbes Disrupt Your Competition: Lessons From Uber, Amazon, Walmart And Carvana (Who is Carvana?) Forbes Uber used convenience to disrupt the taxicab industry. Amazon did it to the online retail industry. Chewy.com is doing it to the pet industry. How does it work? These companies have a laser focus on customer service and experience. They excel in ... https://www.google.com/news

Channel NewsAsia Uber-rival Careem expands services into Sudan Channel NewsAsia DUBAI: Middle East ride-hailing firm Careem said on Sunday (Sep 9) it had started a service in Sudan, one of few international companies to enter the country since US economic sanctions were lifted last year. Sudan is grappling with an economic crisis ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Daily Star Uber 'price fixing': Drivers accused of 'hacking system' to inflate fares Daily Star ... said: “Drivers basically hack the app so their location is hidden. “That means the app thinks there aren't many cabs available in the area, so the surge price rockets. “Then they reveal their location to book a fare and wham, they get three times ... View the full article

Daily Star Uber 'price fixing': Drivers accused of 'hacking system' to inflate fares Daily Star Cabbies are said to “rig” the system to inflate fares – and they also routinely bag cancellation fees by not bothering to pick up their clients. A Daily Star Sunday investigation found drivers admitting they are manipulating the app to beat the system ... https://www.google.com/news

Bloomberg Uber Settlement Supported by Engineer Who Blogged About Bias ... Bloomberg The former Uber Technologies Inc. engineer whose blog post on the treatment of women at the ride-hailing company helped drive out its chief executive said ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Business Insider Uber passengers in Australia and New Zealand will get banned from the app if their rating drops below 4 stars Business Insider Uber riders in Australia and New Zealand whose rating on the app falls below four stars could be banned from the ride-hailing app for six months, the company announced this week. Uber drivers rate their passengers after a ride a is complete. The ... Uber passengers' accounts to be deactivated for low ratings in Australia, New ZealandGlobalnews.ca all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

CNET Uber diversity head says 'culture change doesn't happen overnight' CNET "We're still going through culture change, and culture change doesn't happen overnight," Bo Young Lee, Uber's chief diversity and inclusion officer, said Friday at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. "You can put out new cultural norms, you can put ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Robb Report Uber Elevate Announces Shortlist of Third Air-Taxi City Robb Report Uber is serious about adding flying urban taxis to its list of services by 2023, and now it's taking its aerial ambitions even further, with plans to expand internationally—and to deliver dinner to your door via drone. The company recently took its ... Cosmetic win for Uber in JapanGlobal Fleet all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/news