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CNET Uber pays $3M to settle suit with New York drivers CNET Uber has agreed to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit brought by thousands of New York drivers. Drivers alleged the ride-hailing company failed to fully pay them what they believed they were due, such as overtime and tips, while charging them excessive ... Uber is paying up to $3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit with NYC driversBGR CES painfully exposes Uber and Lyft's big convenience problemTNW EXCLUSIVE - Pamela Anderson describes 'uncomfortable' Uber ride where driver kept staring 'over his shoulder at her ...Daily Mail Straight.com -Southern Pines Pilot -BetaKit all 46 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

CNN Uber and Careem recruit first female drivers in Saudi Arabia - CNN CNN Ride hailing applications in Saudi Arabia are recruiting female drivers, after the Kingdom announced plans to lift the ban on women driving by June 2018. and more » https://www.google.com/news

Daily Mail Clever, or cruel? Reddit user sparks a furious debate after suggesting that Uber drivers install 'Feeling talkative ... Daily Mail 'Friendly chit chat is fine but more often than not every Uber driver I have wants to tell me their sob story and it's just so uncomfortable. Or how hard their day has been. Please just keep it professional and friendly,' wrote one. More recounted ... https://www.google.com/news

Mirror.co.uk Man dragged down busy road by Uber after 'passenger attacked with bottle' in shocking dashcam footage Mirror.co.uk Mr Nasir complained that the driver should not have been working in Chelmsford,however, Uber has said it is typical for private hire operators to work in this way. Essex Police has since launched an investigation after a driver reported a man had ... Shocking footage shows a passenger being dragged down the road by an Uber driver as he tries to get out of the taxiDaily Mail all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

TNW CES painfully exposes Uber and Lyft's big convenience problem TNW For years, the city's taxi drivers raged about losing fares to upstart competitors with better technology and cheaper rates. For years, Uber and Lyft capitalized on this to cannibalize not just the taxi industry, but each other as well. There are no ... Uber and Vancouver's taxi industry deliver arguments for and against ride-hailing in BCStraight.com Uber makes the case for ridesharing to BC governmentBetaKit EXCLUSIVE - Pamela Anderson describes 'uncomfortable' Uber ride where driver kept staring 'over his shoulder at her ...Daily Mail Southern Pines Pilot -TMZ.com all 22 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Essex Live Uber responds to video of man being dragged down busy Chelmsford road Essex Live However, despite Mr Nasir's claims, Uber have maintained that they vet their drivers before allowing them to work for the company, and are fully licenced to operate in the city under the same regulations as private hire vehicles. A spokesperson for the ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Learn Liberty (blog) Does Manhattan need a congestion tax on Uber? Learn Liberty (blog) Uber suggests a different policy to account for the externalities of congestion. According to the New York Times, Uber spokesperson Alix Anfang claimed that “A new transit tax system should fully fund mass transit by setting fees based on how crowded ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

TechCrunch Uber to pay $3M to settle driver service fees class action in NY ... TechCrunch Uber has agreed to pay $3M to settle a proposed class action lawsuit brought by 2,421 drivers in New York who had accused the ride-sharing giant of docking excessive fees from their fares. The preliminary settlement was filed with on Monday with the ... Uber to Pay Drivers $3m SettlementThe Market Mogul all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

TNW India's Uber rival Ola is reportedly working on assisted driving tech for its cabs TNW FactorDaily reports that Ola, an Indian ride-hailing platform that rivals Uber in the country, is developing assisted-driving technologies to improve safety standards in its cabs. While the company has denied these claims in a statement, FactorDaily ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Mashable Here's what Uber for the skies might feel like Mashable To the pessimistic, every one of those passenger drones is a potential disaster waiting to happen, and it would take only one crash to ground a service, if not the entire concept. Again, Bell knows this, too, designing its craft as a "multi-failure ... Uber's Robo Air Taxi—Or At Least Part Of It—Debuts at CESFast Company all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Evening Telegraph Uber issues statement on move into Dundee Evening Telegraph A spokesman for the company said there are no current plans to expand to the city, despite having just been granted a licence to operate in Aberdeen. When approached by the Tele, he said the City of Discovery was not on the company's radar “at this ... https://www.google.com/news

Financial Times 'Prince of Taxis' plots Uber's defeat in Japan Financial Times Taxi sharing, surge pricing and all-you-can-ride subscriptions are on the horizon in Tokyo as Japan's “Prince of Taxis” plots the defeat of Uber in one of the world's largest markets for urban transportation. Ichiro Kawanabe, chairman of taxi operator ... https://www.google.com/news

CNBC Uber reaches $3 million settlement with New York drivers over fees CNBC Uber Technologies Inc agreed to pay up to $3 million to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of 2,421 drivers in New York who accused the ride-sharing company of docking excessive fees from their fares. A preliminary settlement was ... The Network Uber Drivers Built - Fast CompanyFast Company all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Fast Company The Network Uber Drivers Built - Fast Company Fast Company Ride-hail drivers work alone, but they're banding together online to compare notes, uncover new policies, and help each other navigate the rough roads of the gig economy. Uber reaches $3 million settlement with New York drivers over feesCNBC all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Aberdeen Evening Express Call for more details on operating rules for Uber's taxi service in Aberdeen Aberdeen Evening Express An MSP has called for details about how a controversial taxi firm will operate in Aberdeen. Uber has been granted a licence to operate in the city but MSP Kevin Stewart has urged Aberdeen City Council to give assurances about the company. The firm was ... https://www.google.com/news

Business Insider Affluent North Koreans are using Uber-like taxis on demand Business Insider North Korea taxi A taxi waits for customers as pedestrians make their way past the central railway station in Pyongyang on July 10, 2016. ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images. On-demand taxis are gaining traction in North Korea. This popularity is driven by the ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

WIRED Toyota Joins With Uber and Amazon to Find Its Self-Driving Future WIRED Toyota is joining with Uber, Uber's Chinese rival Didi, Mazda, Pizza Hut, and Amazon. The first three are technology confederates. They'll help design the vehicle and, if they like, can stuff it with their own self-driving code. The latter two are ... Toyota's Vision For Self-Driving: A Robot Pod Van And Uber, Amazon CollaborationForbes Toyota teams up with Uber, Amazon, Pizza Hut and more on mobility servicesTechCrunch Toyota Working With Amazon, Uber, and Pizza Hut to Develop Self-Driving ShuttleFortune Popular Mechanics -TheStreet.com -The Detroit News -YouTube all 151 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Recode Here's who controls Uber after its megadeal with SoftBank Recode Uber this month will consummate a series of changes to its power structure as it prepares to accept billions of dollars from the giant Japanese telecom, SoftBank. The deal doesn't just give early Uber investors and employees lots of money. It also ... Uber Technologies Inc. Is a Massive Risk for SoftbankInvestorplace.com all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Recode Uber is working with Toyota to create a vehicle and system that is built for ride-sharing Recode Toyota is developing an all-electric, driverless shuttle that will be used specifically for commercial services in partnership with major players like Amazon, Didi, Pizza Hut — and Uber. Working with one of the world's largest car manufacturers on a ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Forbes Toyota's Vision For Self-Driving: A Robot Pod Van And Uber, Amazon Collaboration Forbes Partners include Amazon, Uber, Pizza Hut and China's DiDi. Toyota President Akio Toyoda, the grandson of the carmaker's founder, debuted the e-Palette vehicle and e-Palette Alliance to a packed crowd at CES 2018 in Las Vegas on Monday. Along with ... Toyota Joins With Uber and Amazon to Find Its Self-Driving FutureWIRED Toyota teams up with Uber, Amazon, Pizza Hut and more on mobility servicesTechCrunch Toyota Working With Amazon, Uber, and Pizza Hut to Develop Self-Driving ShuttleFortune Popular Mechanics -TheStreet.com -The Detroit News -YouTube all 155 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Verge Uber hires Tesla's lead battery expert to help power its 'flying car' service The Verge Celina Mikolajczak, a senior manager for battery pack development at Tesla, has been hired by Uber to help the ride-hail company's “flying car” project get off the ground. It's an important hire because it signals that Uber plans to get more involved ... https://www.google.com/news

BBC News Uber consultation in Aberdeen branded 'farcical' - BBC News BBC News An MSP criticises the consultation process ahead of the ride-hailing firm getting permission to operate in Aberdeen. and more » https://www.google.com/news

CNBC Travis Kalanick is selling $1.4B in Uber stock—here's what happens if you suddenly have a billion dollars CNBC So, once Kalanick sells his stock in Uber and deals with the IRS, he'll end up with about $1.1 billion. That is essentially cash that he can transfer into a personal bank account. From there, Walser suspects he will keep a significant portion invested ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

The Independent Uber and Volkswagen team up with artificial intelligence firm in race to develop self-driving cars The Independent Nvidia will partner with Uber and Volkswagen as the graphics chipmaker's artificial intelligence platforms make further gains in the autonomous vehicle industry. The company, which already has partnerships in the industry with companies such as ... Uber takes driverless taxi dreams up a gear with the help of NvidiaTelegraph.co.uk Nvidia partners with Uber, Volkswagen and Baidu on driverless carsCNBC Nvidia adds Uber and VW to its roster of self-driving tech customersThe Verge TechCrunch -The Drive -Alphr all 187 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Indian Express Uber re-launches Auto service in India The Indian Express Cab-hailing major Uber is re-launching its 'Auto' service in India, almost two years after shutting down the offering in March 2016, starting with Bengaluru and Pune. The US-based company, which is locked in an intense battle with homegrown player Ola ... Uber Offers Autorickshaw Service To Drive Ahead Of Ola Cabs. Five Things To KnowNDTV Uber to relaunch autorickshaw hailing service in IndiaVCCircle In War With Ola: Uber In The Process Of Relaunching Auto Service In IndiaInc42 Media Business Standard -Scroll.in all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/news