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Autoblog (blog) Uber's curbside breathalyzer strikes us as a good ideaAutoblog (blog) Popular ride sharing business Uber often courts controversy all over the world as it takes on the traditional way that taxis are run, but the company's recent promotional campaign in Canada seems like a pretty fantastic idea that every city might want ... Uber's breathalyzer kiosk offers a free ride home (if you're drunk enough)Digital Trends Uber Sets Up a Curbside Breathalyzer, Drives You Home If You're Over the LimitAdweek Uber gives out free rides to people over the drink driving limitThe Independent 6abc.com all 34 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&cf=all&ned=en&hl=en&q=uber

STLtoday.com Uber says it will leave Kansas City over new regulationsSTLtoday.com "By trying to squeeze ridesharing into antiquated regulations, the City Council has effectively eliminated a safe and reliable transportation option, making Kansas City one of the few cities left in the nation without Uber," Uber told The Kansas City ... Mayor Sly James lashes out at Uber, which returns fireKansas City Star (blog) Uber says Kansas City is forcing it out of town, city disagreesKSHB Future of ridesharing service in KCMO an uber mystery with passage of ordinancefox4kc.com all 35 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&cf=all&ned=en&hl=en&q=uber

OregonLive.com Uber a rebel no more? Company promises it's done defying Portland taxi lawsOregonLive.com Uber's promise is a complete U-turn from the stop-me-if-you-can approach employed by the company last December, when it operated illegally within the city limits for two weeks. After issuing a cease-and-desist order against Uber, city transportation ... Why Aren't There More Female Uber And Lyft Drivers?Forbes Uber's Colossal, But There's Still Room for Other Ride AppsWired Texas weighs Uber-friendly bill days after driver arrested for rapeAl Jazeera America NOLA.com -mySanAntonio.com -bestofneworleans.com (blog) all 192 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&cf=all&ned=en&hl=en&q=uber

Kansas City Star KC adopts regulations that Uber says will keep it from operating in the cityKansas City Star “We're very disappointed with the city's decision,” Uber representative Brooke Anderson said in an emailed statement Thursday night. “By trying to squeeze ridesharing into antiquated regulations, the City Council has effectively eliminated a safe and ... KC passes ordinance that could drive off UberKansas City Business Journal Uber: City Council taxi vote will drive it out of KCKMBC Kansas City New Orleans, Uber deal in the offing: City Council set to voteNOLA.com Pitch Weekly -fox4kc.com all 19 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&cf=all&ned=en&hl=en&q=uber

Las Vegas Review-Journal Will 'Uber bill' make it through the Senate?Las Vegas Review-Journal An illustration picture shows the logo of car-sharing service app Uber on a smartphone next to the picture of an official German taxi sign in Frankfurt, September 15, 2014. (REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach) ... Nevada Senate committee OKs bill to regulate UberKLAS-TV Senate committee OKs bill to regulate UberReno Gazette Journal all 104 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&cf=all&ned=en&hl=en&q=uber

Kansas City Business Journal KCnext: Find a way to keep Uber in Kansas CityKansas City Business Journal In an interview, Weber said that he's not siding with Uber or Kansas City. He has not been involved with the city's ordinance review process, he said, but there has to be a better solution, one that doesn't include Uber leaving Kansas City. Weber said ... https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&cf=all&ned=en&hl=en&q=uber

Forbes Why Aren't There More Female Uber And Lyft Drivers?Forbes SheTaxis has about 500 female drivers, but spokeswoman Tamika Mallory wouldn't say what their female-to-male ratio was, just that “it leans more toward males.” The exceptions to this pattern are Uber-for-kids startups like Shuddle and HopSkipDrive ... Uber's Colossal, But There's Still Room for Other Ride AppsWired New Orleans, Uber deal in the offing: City Council set to voteNOLA.com Background Checks Drive Uber DebateTexas Tribune KPRC Houston -Chron.com -Austin American-Statesman all 118 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&cf=all&ned=en&hl=en&q=uber

TechCrunch Uber Launches Auto Rickshaw Service In India, Allows Cash Payments For First ...TechCrunch India's taxi app hailing war is heating up. This morning, details of Ola's latest $310 million funding round surfaced, and just hours later, Uber has introduced its first service that allows cash payments in the country. UberAuto is a new category for ... Uber launches autorickshaw service in Indian capitalReuters Uber Gets Into Auto Business in DelhiWall Street Journal (blog) Taxi-hailing app Uber launches auto-rickshaw service in DelhiEconomic Times The Next Web -Firstpost -India.com all 29 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&cf=all&ned=en&hl=en&q=uber

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNHlo-NvHoHh5Gtna57fQtuwM7J5bA&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798600381&amp;ei=vKgmVejfNuPHmAKOyICgBw&amp;url=http://www.businessinsider.com/mathematical-breakdown-uber-vs-taxis-money-transportation-2015-4"><imgsrc="//t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnk4Pw-myy0gUiJapRMaSiEnwZN3FV0XwxbfQ2zlWqKsCjnpX2KL2HnUbCqJOXzYDKrvcVP8pb" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80"><br><font size="-2">Business Insider</font></a></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNEKSuyAX4gYNBPKRCtOwYr8z5_UyQ&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798600381&amp;ei=vKgmVejfNuPHmAKOyICgBw&amp;url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/federicoguerrini/2015/04/09/living-in-new-york-this-app-will-tell-you-which-is-cheaper-uber-or-a-taxi/"><b>Living In New York? This App Will Tell You Which Is Cheaper: <b>Uber</b> Or A Taxi</b></a><br><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">Forbes</font></b></font><br><font size="-1">There has been a lot of debate, lately, on <b>Uber</b>, AirBnb and the “sharing economy” in general. Much of the discussion concerns whether these services operate in contrast with local or national laws, or, on a contrary, turn on the philosophical: are <b>...</b></font><br><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNHlo-NvHoHh5Gtna57fQtuwM7J5bA&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798600381&amp;ei=vKgmVejfNuPHmAKOyICgBw&amp;url=http://www.businessinsider.com/mathematical-breakdown-uber-vs-taxis-money-transportation-2015-4">We did the math: Is <b>Uber</b> really cheaper than a taxi?</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>Business Insider</nobr></font></font><br><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNEsST0z_rWNKgKxSFG4OQC3Wbl4qw&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798600381&amp;ei=vKgmVejfNuPHmAKOyICgBw&amp;url=http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2015/04/09/363792.htm">Business Travelers Driving <b>Uber</b> Growth</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>Insurance Journal</nobr></font></font><br><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNEFrfL9l8zhfWvXi0Dt2zPqtVMF4g&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798600381&amp;ei=vKgmVejfNuPHmAKOyICgBw&amp;url=http://thegazette.com/subject/news/uber-is-winning-over-americans-expense-accounts-20150408"><b>Uber</b> is winning over Americans' expense accounts</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines</nobr></font></font><br><font size="-1" class="p"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNFKfwDheW-mp7qXbR-gw0nbCey3sg&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798600381&amp;ei=vKgmVejfNuPHmAKOyICgBw&amp;url=http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2015/04/could_an_uber_launch_shakeup_t.html"><nobr>AL.com</nobr></a>&nbsp;-<a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNE86S0P4C_AiBw4yS0gFxpsf4M-eg&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798600381&amp;ei=vKgmVejfNuPHmAKOyICgBw&amp;url=http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/04/09/report-uber-taking-over/"><nobr>Breitbart News</nobr></a>&nbsp;-<a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNED8LBy2WEnvzsERpWGBvNhn6LSuA&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798600381&amp;ei=vKgmVejfNuPHmAKOyICgBw&amp;url=http://chicagoinno.streetwise.co/2015/04/08/travel-expenses-uber-chicago-data-shows-ridesharing-increasing-in-business/"><nobr>Chicago Inno</nobr></a></font><br><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dPrWS7eAWePY0OMCy9yNV6AAV0mRM&amp;authuser=0&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b>all 33 news articles&nbsp;&raquo;</b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNG_U-_hZ2IitaiLO566ouI87rHUsQ&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778797169741&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/traffic/2015/04/08/getting-coachella-uber-taxis-shuttles/25488539/"><imgsrc="//t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT-isopsfBk1RiM0e5NTXest4-DZo6NIAvvYWOdqE5KlutHmBNrOEIGeTQp2pSQ5P-jSQ814uhT" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80"><br><font size="-2">The Desert Sun</font></a></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNG_U-_hZ2IitaiLO566ouI87rHUsQ&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778797169741&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/traffic/2015/04/08/getting-coachella-uber-taxis-shuttles/25488539/"><b>Getting to Coachella: <b>Uber</b>, taxis and shuttles</b></a><br><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">The Desert Sun</font></b></font><br><font size="-1">&quot;With the glut of <b>Uber</b> cars here, they really cause traffic gridlock in and out of the facility,&quot; Bill Meyers, a driver and owner with Yellow Cab of the Desert, told SunLine's Board of Directors after Coachella last year. &quot;That really hinders our <b>...</b></font><br><font size="-1" class="p"></font><br><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dKx_ij_9RJg4QTM&amp;authuser=0&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b>and more&nbsp;&raquo;</b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNGalKSHWggDuvmm064wRrHEwD7umg&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798987569&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://www.wfla.com/story/28755105/uber-sued-by-hillsborough-ptc"><imgsrc="//t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ6gy-xguE3xOdDOcEM2Ov5G6UDIQeSL9Cwyt3f7SwTgiJk8ld1qiB0vHriI1Ja3k4Q-sYVifVY" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80"><br><font size="-2">WFLA</font></a></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNGalKSHWggDuvmm064wRrHEwD7umg&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798987569&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://www.wfla.com/story/28755105/uber-sued-by-hillsborough-ptc"><b>Hillsborough transportation commission sues <b>Uber</b></b></a><br><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">WFLA</font></b></font><br><font size="-1">Ride service <b>Uber</b> is alerting customers in Hillsborough County that it is still operating in the area despite a lawsuit. The Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission is suing <b>Uber</b>, accusing it of not following the rules for taxis, limos and <b>...</b></font><br><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNF0CB4Sl_cQ4sqrOtoRf8nH0-UFSQ&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798987569&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/hillsborough-regional-news/ptc-warns-uber-drivers-they-may-face-criminal-penalties">PTC warns <b>Uber</b> drivers they may face criminal penalties</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>ABC Action News</nobr></font></font><br><font size="-1" class="p"></font><br><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dJAlROs9fkV0rsMN4Gr9Sk4GlKvnM&amp;authuser=0&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b>all 3 news articles&nbsp;&raquo;</b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNFlwS9VaTfbYIAxsN7PfthGg12kzw&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798039974&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://abc13.com/news/houston-considers-punitive-actions-against-uber/642042/"><imgsrc="//t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRQJZbiTIJ-poMBapwBJ19Qgzti6n9Irk_HgtzwYqEFE0E0t4k_SihpCjixT1nt7HCwzdcgElY" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80"><br><font size="-2">KTRK-TV</font></a></font></td><td valign="top" class="j"><font style="font-size:85%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br><div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNFlwS9VaTfbYIAxsN7PfthGg12kzw&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798039974&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://abc13.com/news/houston-considers-punitive-actions-against-uber/642042/"><b>Houston considers punitive actions against <b>Uber</b></b></a><br><font size="-1"><b><font color="#6f6f6f">KTRK-TV</font></b></font><br><font size="-1">Mayor Parker says the city could shut down <b>Uber</b> operations within Houston completely, but she is not sure if that is the appropriate action at this moment. The city's legal team is looking over its options right now and hope to have a decision later <b>...</b></font><br><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNFfSqJDti9AIUWhZXq534Z8pBywUA&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798039974&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://www.chron.com/news/transportation/article/How-Uber-driver-eluded-background-check-process-6186467.php">City of Houston's <b>Uber</b> driver checks reveal numerous crimes</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>Chron.com</nobr></font></font><br><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNH3srJqXZO69dFnWPPecogBtyIwHw&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798039974&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://www.click2houston.com/news/bill-transportation-network-companies-sole-responsibility-background-checks/32240424">City of Houston to fight <b>Uber</b> on background checks</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>KPRC Houston</nobr></font></font><br><font size="-1"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNGOeBqJpWny92qnDAC0JlvFlOaaqQ&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798039974&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/transportation/article/City-reviews-of-would-be-Uber-drivers-find-crimes-6187822.php">City reviews of would-be <b>Uber</b> drivers find crimes the company missed</a><font size="-1" color="#6f6f6f"><nobr>Houston Chronicle</nobr></font></font><br><font size="-1" class="p"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNF_AZNFM78xaDHJ4VvJSmWSmp9cEQ&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798039974&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/28745686/uber-dangerous"><nobr>MyFox Houston</nobr></a>&nbsp;-<a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNG5Eo2CbRvgicNv1aGumKCcDoNvGQ&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798039974&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3029327/Uber-driver-charged-rape-allowed-work-car-service-despite-having-federal-drug-conviction-dealing-cocaine.html"><nobr>Daily Mail</nobr></a>&nbsp;-<a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&amp;fd=R&amp;ct2=us&amp;usg=AFQjCNGApd6yIHCotcXSSG1UQFY5a9wTuw&amp;clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&amp;cid=52778798039974&amp;ei=qO8lVZjLDojrmALewIGADA&amp;url=http://houston.suntimes.com/hou-news/7/76/101907/houston-uber-driver-charged-sexual-assault/"><nobr>Houston Sun Times</nobr></a></font><br><font class="p" size="-1"><a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dftkzmA8MeF06kMeCY1waxuP6jeoM&amp;authuser=0&amp;ned=us"><nobr><b>all 15 news articles&nbsp;&raquo;</b></nobr></a></font></div></font></td></tr></table> https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

Engadget Uber's breathalyzer kiosk gets you a ride home if you're drunkEngadget Uber sees its ridesharing service as an ideal way to get you home safely when you're drunk, and it's trying out some relatively unique technology to prove its point. The company recently set up an Uber Safe kiosk in Toronto that gave sloshed Canadians ... https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

New York Times For Some Teenagers, 16 Candles Mean It's Time to Join UberNew York Times Instead, he wanted his own Uber account. That way, he could do normal teenage things like meeting friends at the mall, going to the movies or coming home from school without having to call his parents. He was also open to the idea of picking up a date ... For Some Teenagers, 16 Candles Means It's Time to Join UberNDTV US teens passing up driver's licence for Uber accountsMalay Mail Online all 3 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

Chron.com City of Houston's Uber driver checks reveal numerous crimesChron.com The city of Houston's criminal background checks have detected numerous crimes by prospective Uber drivers, ranging from aggravated robbery to driving on a suspended license, according to a report prepared for a Texas House legislative hearing ... City of Houston to fight Uber on background checksKPRC Houston Houston considers punitive actions against UberKTRK-TV Uber driver accused of rape started work after 14 years in federal prisonHouston Chronicle MyFox Houston -Daily Mail -WebProNews all 12 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

Forbes Uber Encourages Its Own Third Party Ecosystem, The Disruptor DisruptsForbes When Uber recently announced the release of its Request API, the world saw a disruptor make a copybook example of disrupting further. For those not in the know, an API (or application programming interface) is essentially a piece of code that allows ... https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

Adweek Uber Sets Up a Curbside Breathalyzer, Drives You Home If You're Over the LimitAdweek Drunk-driving messaging is a naturally fruitful creative area for any taxi or car-service company, and Uber has produced a very cool campaign around the topic with this curbside breathalyzer in Toronto. A sidewalk kiosk—dreamed up by agency Rethink ... https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

Business Insider We did the math: Is Uber really cheaper than a taxi?Business Insider Uber cars offer a better price in many cities, but they don't always charge the same rate. In times of high demand Uber initiates surge pricing – you are charged the normal fare times a surge multiplier. We figured out the break-even point for each ... https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

WSB Atlanta Man says APD impounded Uber driver's car during airport pickupWSB Atlanta ... his Uber driver and impounded the driver's car. That passenger is a WSBTV employee. Rich Thomas said he called Uber using the app on his phone but according to an Atlanta police report when he got in the driver's car an officer stopped and cited them. https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

Miami New Times Uber's Popularity Still Lags Behind Taxis' in Miami, at Least Among Business ...Miami New Times It's been ten months since Uber launched in Miami, but it's still unclear exactly how popular the service has become in town and how much it has cut into the business of traditional taxis. Today, Certify, a company that specializes in business travel ... Dallas business travelers prefer Uber, Lyft over taxisWFAA Uber gain in market share acceleratesAlbany Times Union Uber Makes Strong Gains In Corporate Expense ReportsNPR (blog) Bloomberg all 209 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

Business Insider One statistic that shows how much America already relies on UberBusiness Insider Last month, Uber accounted for 47% of ground transportation expenses submitted through Certify. For comparison's sake, Uber rides only made up 14% ground transportation expenses in January 2014. Certify looked at 7 million receipts for its data. Uber Is Winning Over Americans' Expense AccountsBloomberg Uber's Popularity Surges; Business Travelers Avoiding TaxisABC News Uber is winning over business travelers — and quickly, tooMashable ZDNet all 143 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

Chron.com Uber driver charged with rape had federal drug convictionChron.com An Uber driver arrested last week and charged with sexually assaulting a passenger was released from federal prison and sent to a Houston halfway house in November 2012, but nevertheless received approval to drive for the ride service. Duncan Burton ... Uber driver accused of sex assaultKTRK-TV City of Houston to fight Uber on background checksKPRC Houston Uber's Duncan Burton charged with rape was allowed to work despite drug ...Daily Mail Houston Chronicle all 7 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

Reuters Uber asks US court to toss out alleged rape case from IndiaCNET Uber is trying to sidestep a lawsuit tied to an alleged rape in New Delhi, India. Uber. Car-hailing service Uber has asked a US court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a customer who was allegedly raped in India last year by one of its drivers. Uber on ... Under Uber's rules a bad driver is ultimately your problemThe Next Web Uber asks US court to dismiss lawsuit in alleged Delhi rapeReuters Indian Officials Drafting National Rules for Uber, Other Taxi AppsWall Street Journal The Guardian -PCWorld -Las Vegas Review-Journal all 57 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

Parsippany Focus In Kansas, Uber's campaign didn't just backfire — it knocked out the ...Washington Post (blog) When lawmakers in Kansas considered legislation to regulate services such as Uber, the ride-hailing company sprang into action, urging local customers and drivers to blast legislators with e-mails opposing the bill. But instead of persuading ... Uber Urges Kansas Governor to Veto Bill Raising Insurance CostsInsurance Journal Uber Tries to Steer Clear of New Rules and Regulations in Garden StateParsippany Focus all 3 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

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