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Hurriyet Daily News Uber allows Turks to get e-receipts, triggering rumors of 'legalization' Hurriyet Daily News The ride sharing app Uber has announced that Turkish users of its UberXL service can now receive official electronic receipts, triggering rumors that Turkey may have “legalized” it. “With all of our UberXL driver partners, we have switched to an e ... https://www.google.com/news

Reuters Uber's strongest growth comes in depressed Argentina -- minus commissions Reuters BUENOS AIRES/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Uber's fastest-growing market in the world is now Argentina, company executives say, attributing the expansion to the nation's sudden economic unraveling, which has boosted unemployment and sliced the ... Argentina's downturn fuels rapid growth for Uber, but there's a catchThe Globe and Mail all 33 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Reuters Uber's strongest growth comes in depressed Argentina -- minus commissions Reuters BUENOS AIRES/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Uber's fastest-growing market in the world is now Argentina, company executives say, attributing the expansion to the nation's sudden economic unraveling, which has boosted unemployment and sliced the ... and more » View the full article

Recode Uber drivers and other gig economy workers are earning half what they did five years ago Recode On average, drivers who transport people (Uber or Lyft) or things (Uber Eats or Postmates) through an app made 53 percent less in 2017 than they did in 2013, according to a new study by the JPMorgan Chase Institute that looks at online gig economy ... The gig economy pays just $828 a month — here's why driving for Uber is no substitute for a full-time jobBusiness Insider Study shows gig economy slowdownPress Herald all 250 news articles » View the full article

Recode Uber drivers and other gig economy workers are earning half what they did five years ago Recode On average, drivers who transport people (Uber or Lyft) or things (Uber Eats or Postmates) through an app made 53 percent less in 2017 than they did in 2013, according to a new study by the JPMorgan Chase Institute that looks at online gig economy ... The gig economy pays just $828 a month — here's why driving for Uber is no substitute for a full-time jobBusiness Insider all 250 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Uber drivers and other gig economy workers are earning half what they did five years ago RecodeMore people are working for ride-sharing and delivery companies but on average they're making less. View the full article

UberEats UK couriers striking over pay changes TechCrunchGroups of UberEats couriers are continuing to strike over pay and calling for a minimum £5 per delivery fee. Several strikes have been reported in London over ... View the full article

Financial Times Uber and Grab fined in Singapore over 'anti-competitive' deal Financial Times Singapore's competition watchdog has fined Uber and Grab more than S$13m ($9.5m) over their “anti-competitive” deal to merge the two ride-hailing companies' operations in the country. However, the penalty stops well short of rolling back the March deal ... Singapore fines Grab-Uber $9.5M over 'anti-competitive' mergerZDNet Uber and Grab fined $9.5 million for 'mergers that harm competition'CNET Singapore competition watchdog fines Grab, Uber $9.5 million over mergerReuters TechCrunch -Fortune -Reuters.com all 406 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

GMA News Singapore watchdog fines Grab, Uber $9.5M over merger GMA News Singapore, Singapore — Singapore on Monday fined ride-hailing firms Grab and Uber $9.5 million for breaking competition rules when they merged, saying the deal had increased fares and thrown up roadblocks for competitors. Singapore-headquartered ... View the full article

Malay Mail Singapore competition watchdog fines Grab, Uber S$13m Malay Mail SINGAPORE, Sept 24 — Singapore's competition watchdog fined ride-hailing firms Grab and Uber Technologies a total S$13 million (RM39.3 million) and announced other measures to address competition concerns arising from the two companies' merger in ... and more » View the full article

The Express Tribune Uber eyes Pakistan as potential market for flying cars The Express Tribune LAHORE: Uber Technologies is eyeing Pakistan as a potential market for the launch of its upcoming premier technology 'Uber Elevate'. The company is working on a model to make flying cars, called Uber Elevate, using vertical take-off and landing ... Uber looking at Pakistan as potential market for flying carsProfit by Pakistan Today all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Economic Times Speed bump: Uber, Ola face sharp slowdown in growth of rides in 2018 Economic Times NEW DELHI: India's two largest ridehailing companies Ola and Uber are witnessing a sharp slowdown in the growth of rides over the past year as they steer toward operational efficiencies, cut customer discounts and driver incentives, and expand into ... Growth in Ola, Uber daily rides falls to 20% from 90% in 2016Moneycontrol.com Ola, Uber face crunch; daily ridership dips to 20% in 2018Times Now all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

WSB Atlanta Georgia Uber driver accused of stabbing 2 customers WSB Atlanta Uber sent the newspaper a statement on the incident that said: “What the police reported is appalling and not tolerated on the Uber app. This driver no longer has access to the app and we will work with law enforcement to assist with their investigation.”. Uber driver charged with assault in Grovetown stabbing incidentThe Augusta Chronicle Georgia Uber driver accused of stabbing 2 customersAtlanta Journal Constitution Who's driving? Uber, Lyft drivers accused of violent crimes in AtlantaMyAJC Atlanta Journal Constitution all 22 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

iNews Uber hopes major rebrand will ditch 'digital asshole' image iNews When the punk band The Dead Kennedys wrote their famous song “California Über Alles” in 1979, they may have been oddly prescient when it comes to the booming global business of ride sharing and online food delivery. Indeed Uber, with its headquarters ... https://www.google.com/news

CNBC Airports use parking lot loyalty programs and discounts to compete against Uber and Lyft CNBC Loyalty programs, half-off sales and even free coffee. These are some of the measures airport executives are considering to encourage travelers to park in their lots and garages, as ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have surged in popularity ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Forbes Gender #PayGap: UBER Case Study Forbes UBER has conducted a study of internal pay differentials between men and women, which they describe as “gender blind.[1]” Aired on a podcast by Freakonomics' Steve Dubner, the researchers (1 woman, 4 men) took great pains to explore whether a pay ... https://www.google.com/news

Syracuse.com Uber driver robbed of cash when passenger disputes fare, police say Syracuse.com SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Police arrested a 37-year-old man early Saturday for allegedly robbing his Uber driver. Officers arrived at the 1700 block of Burnet Ave. around 2:35 a.m. to find two men standing outside of a vehicle "in a dispute." The driver of an ... Uber driver robbed on Burnet Ave early Saturday morningWSYR Syracuse Man Accused of Robbing Uber DriverCNYcentral.com all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

WSYR Uber driver robbed on Burnet Ave early Saturday morning WSYR SYRACUSE (WSYR-TV) - An Uber driver called Syracuse Police early Saturday morning saying he had been robbed while near the 1700 block of Burnet Ave. Syracuse Police ... The victim said he gave Walker the money in his wallet. Walker was found to be ... Uber driver robbed of cash when passenger disputes fare, police saySyracuse.com all 4 news articles » View the full article

Plymouth Herald Uber Eats customers face delays as workers in Plymouth go on strike Plymouth Herald An Uber spokesperson said: “Uber Eats offers a flexible way for couriers to make money by simply logging in and out of the app when and where they choose. This summer couriers using our app in Glasgow took home an average of more than £9 per hour ... and more » View the full article

Plymouth Herald Uber Eats customers face delays as workers in Plymouth go on strike Plymouth Herald Angry Uber Eats drivers and riders have gone on strike in Plymouth, leaving customers facing huge delays and disappointment. The action comes after Uber Eats employees took similar industrial action in London, Cardiff and Glasgow. and more » https://www.google.com/news

Springfield News Sun Man who killed Colts linebacker, Uber driver in crash gets 16 years in prison Springfield News Sun The man accused of killing Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson and an Uber driver during a crash in February was sentenced to 16 years in prison, WXIN reported. >> Read more trending news ... Trump: 'Disgraceful' that man illegally in US killed athlete - AP NewsAP News Colts: Linebacker Edwin Jackson among 2 killed on highway - AP NewsAP News Guatemalan pleads guilty in crash that killed Colts player - AP NewsAP News all 983 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Guardian Victoria calls inquiry into gig economy, including Uber Eats and Deliveroo The Guardian The Victorian government has announced an investigation into the conditions of workers employed via digital platforms such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo. The inquiry will be chaired by former Fair Work ombudsman Natalie James. “Australia is crying out for ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

NEWS10 ABC Uber rolls out new safety features NEWS10 ABC ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Uber is doling out several new safety features in order to better protect riders and drivers. Friday night on Lark Street means many people will be using Uber to get to and from bars. The popular ride-hailing app is rolling out ... https://www.google.com/news

Anchorage Daily News Google parent Alphabet backs trucking technology startup Convoy Anchorage Daily News ... shippers to truckers, similar to how Uber and Lyft connect riders to available drivers. The company says its technology helps shippers get better pricing and track deliveries, and lets small trucking companies plan jobs better. Truckers also save ... and more » View the full article

CNET From Uber to Elon Musk, tech can do better, Arianna Huffington says CNET Author and serial startup founder Arianna Huffington is on a mission to make tech healthy again, whether it's helping put Uber's house in order or re-teaching us all (including Elon Musk) healthy sleep habits. Huffington's latest project, a National ... https://www.google.com/news