googlenews

Forbes Papa John's & Uber: Learning Lessons For Organizational Leaders Forbes Organizations such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Papa John's Pizza have recently found themselves embroiled in high-profile scandals that deserve deeper examination. Just last week Uber's Human Resources Chief, Liane Hornsey, left the company ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

BGR Uber app update will make it much easier to find your driver in crowded areas BGR Ridesharing services like Uber have undeniably made getting around town easier, but there are unique circumstances when hailing a cab is decidedly more convenient. As a quick example, trying to find an ordered Uber after exiting a crowded event like a ... Uber adds new features to ensure a smooth pickupEngadget Uber announces new tools to make pickups less of a headacheThe Verge Wave Uber's new Spotlight or send canned chats to find your driverTechCrunch Condé Nast Traveler -9to5Mac -Newsweek -Uber all 38 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Fortune Why Fintech May Be the Future of Ridehailing for Grab, Uber Fortune In March, Uber merged with Grab, allowing the Southeast Asian ride-hailing rival to take over its business in that region. Now, Grab is offering financial products that Uber never did. “We've been able to focus a lot more on serving Uber's customers ... https://www.google.com/news

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- U.S. employment regulators are investigating allegations that Uber set up a pay scale that discriminated against women ... View the full article

CBS News Thousands of Uber drivers to get settlement checks - CBS News CBS News Thousands of current and former Uber drivers will start receiving checks averaging $223 this week, thanks to a Federal Trade Commission settlement made last ... Uber drivers to receive $20M in refunds - WPRI.comWPRI 12 Eyewitness News all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Futurism Uber and Lyft Still Allow Racist Behavior, but Not as Much as Taxi Services Futurism LESSER OF TWO EVILS. The good news: Drivers for ridehail services such as Uber and Lyft discriminate against people of color less than taxi drivers. The bad news? They're still not colorblind. In June, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) ... https://www.google.com/news

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confessed that during his first year he was mostly focused on Uber fixing its reputation "externally," addressing issues ...View the full article

Additionally, Uber has launched Guaranteed Scheduled Rides, which allows riders to schedule a ride in advance with a guarantee that the driver ... View the full article

As any Uber rider knows, finding your driver can sometimes be a hassle, especially if you're getting picked up from a busy place. Fortunately, a new ... View the full article

WPRI 12 Eyewitness News Uber drivers to receive $20M in refunds WPRI 12 Eyewitness News EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Uber drivers will receive almost $20 million to settle a complaint levied by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC said it will mail 88,799 refund checks to affected Uber drivers, totaling $19,798,233 beginning ... Thousands of Uber drivers to get settlement checksCBS News all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Uber is coming under scrutiny in yet another federal investigation. The ride-hailing company is the target of an investigation by the U.S. Equal ...View the full article

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Uber is facing a U.S. government investigation into allegations that the ride-hailing service set up a pay structure that ... View the full article

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. employment regulators are investigating allegations that Uber set up a pay scale that discriminated against women ... View the full article

TechCrunch Uber's head of policy for flying taxis and autonomous vehicles leaves for self-driving car startup Voyage TechCrunch To lead its policy efforts for autonomous vehicles, Uber recently brought on Miriam Chaum, previously of Philanthropy University. Erlich's departure comes a couple of months after Uber Chief Product Officer Jeff Holden, who oversaw Uber Elevate, left ... https://www.google.com/news

(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc is under investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for alleged gender discrimination on ... View the full article

The Hustle (blog) The CEO of Sidecar has spoken: “The 'Uber of scooters' is going to be Uber” The Hustle (blog) In a bold contributor post on Recode, the co-founder of Sidecar, Sunil Paul, predicts that Uber will undoubtedly reign victorious in the so-called “scooter wars.” Hey, what makes him such an expert? Well, in his words, it's because, “I was the co ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

BBC News Uber investigated over gender discrimination BBC News Ride hailing firm Uber is being investigated by US authorities over a complaint about gender discrimination, the BBC understands. As first reported in the Wall Street Journal, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) began investigating ... Uber being probed for gender discrimination: sourceReuters Uber faces investigation over alleged gender discrimination: ReportChannel NewsAsia Uber is target of gender-inequity investigationLos Angeles Times Wall Street Journal -Bloomberg all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc is being investigated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission stemming from a complaint about ... View the full article

Reuters.com Uber faces probe over alleged gender discrimination: WSJ Reuters.com (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc is being investigated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission stemming from a complaint about gender inequity, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. https://www.google.com/news

Uber has announced new features to make it easier for drivers to find riders and to ensure riders can have more peace of mind over their scheduled ...View the full article

Engadget Uber adds new features to ensure a smooth pickup Engadget Uber is rolling out some new features aimed at making the pickup process simpler and more efficient. First, while the company began offering advanced booking in 2016, it's now going to start guaranteeing your pickup time. If your driver doesn't arrive ... Uber announces new tools to make pickups less of a headache ...The Verge Wave Uber's new Spotlight or send canned chats to find your driver ...TechCrunch Uber app update will make it much easier to find your driver in crowded areasBGR Condé Nast Traveler -9to5Mac -Fast Company -Uber all 39 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

WOAI Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting drunk passenger, report states WOAI According to an arrest affidavit, the woman was at Slackers off Nacogdoches Road Saturday when she requested an Uber because she was "highly intoxicated." On the drive home, the driver allegedly pulled into a vacant parking lot and started touching her ... Uber driver accused of raping inebriated passenger after she left San Antonio sports barmySanAntonio.com Uber driver sexually assaulted passenger, lost his phone in...KSAT San Antonio Uber driver charged with sexually assaulting a passengerKENS5.com all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Verge Uber announces new tools to make pickups less of a headache The Verge Uber is rolling out a new suite of tools that are designed to enhance communication between drivers and riders and make tricky pickups much less stressful. So much can go wrong after you tap that request button, especially in crowded or nighttime ... Uber rolling out two new(ish) ways to make it easier for your driver to find you9to5Mac Uber adds new features to ensure a smooth pickupEngadget Wave Uber's new Spotlight or send canned chats to find your driverTechCrunch Mac Rumors -TrustedReviews all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Forbes Your Uber Driver May Soon Be Selling You Snacks Forbes Cargo, a startup which sets up mini convenience concessions in Uber and Lyft cars, recently expanded to rideshares in the Los Angeles area, according to The Spoon. Drivers who sign up to take part in Cargo are given a display box of items they can sell ... https://www.google.com/news

Foreign Policy (blog) Why India Gives Uber 5 Stars Foreign Policy (blog) In developed nations, the so-called gig economy has become a controversial and polarizing topic. The argument in favor is well known, especially for consumers: Uber has made it easier to hail a ride; TaskRabbit provides instant armies of plumbers ... and more » https://www.google.com/news