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Wrongly charged by Uber after the driver cancelled? How to get a REFUND rather than credit MoneySavingExpert Uber passengers who are wrongly charged for a cancelled trip are often given credit by the cab app rather than a refund. But if you're affected, there's an easy way to get your money back instead. If you request a cab using Uber and a driver accepts ... https://www.google.com/news

Bloomberg Uber's Rivals Muscle In to Lure Passengers and Regulators in Europe Bloomberg Much of the perceived opportunity stems from Uber's recent conflicts with regulators. The European Union's top court in December ruled Uber must be regulated as a transportation service, a blow to the company's attempts to avoid taxi rules and ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Daily Mail Uber driver reveals thief wearing a Grim Reaper mask APOLOGISED after handcuffing her to the steering wheel before ... Daily Mail An Uber driver who was handcuffed to the steering wheel of her car during a robbery on the Gold Coast says her assailant apologised to her after the incident. Melissa Pill, 39, suffered minor bruising after being briefly handcuffed by a man wearing a ... Uber driver feared never seeing kids again during Gold Coast knifepoint attackABC Local Robbed Uber driver won't be back9news.com.au Uber driver robbed and handcuffed at knifepoint by masked man on Gold CoastABC Online Gold Coast Bulletin -Courier Mail -NEWS.com.au all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Globalnews.ca Uber among stakeholders presenting to legislative committee on ride-hailing Monday Globalnews.ca FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, file photo, a driver displaying Lyft and Uber stickers on his front windshield drops off a customer in downtown Los Angeles. AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File. X. - A A +. Listen. It's another long mile on the road to ... Lambert says Uber, Lyft haven't hurt airport's take from parking, car rental fees so farSTLtoday.com Drivers want Uber to come to BC, but will there be enough of them?CBC.ca Uber to address Vancouver all-party ride-hailing committee on MondayVancouver Sun all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Verge Nvidia adds Uber and VW to its roster of self-driving tech customers The Verge Nvidia's big push into the world of autonomous vehicles has attracted a vast amount of customers for what is still early stage technology — over 320, by the company's count. This week at CES the company announced that it's finally making Xavier, an AI ... Nvidia Is Teaming Up With Aurora, Baidu and Uber to Build Next Gen Self-Driving CarsFortune Nvidia partners with Uber, Volkswagen and Baidu on driverless carsCNBC Nvidia partners with Uber, Volkswagen in self-driving technologyDaily Mail The INQUIRER -Bloomberg -Mashable all 74 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

TechCrunch Uber taps Nvidia for its self-driving vehicle fleet TechCrunch Uber has picked Nvidia as one of its key technology partners in its fleet of self-driving, specifically to provide the AI computing aspects of its autonomous software. The partnership is one that has been in development for a while now, including in ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Stuff.co.nz Hate him, love him, but booted Uber CEO will be a billionaire | Stuff ... Stuff.co.nz Travis Kalanick was always filthy rich on paper. Soon he'll be swimming in real greenbacks. Everyone that's cashed out since Uber's SoftBank deal (so far)Fast Company Travis Kalanick: Former Uber CEO to sell a third of stake in company for $1.4bn, says sourceThe Independent Benchmark is selling $900 million of its holdings in UberCNBC Money Magazine -The Verge -Deadline -Bloomberg all 209 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

STLtoday.com Lambert says Uber, Lyft haven't hurt airport's take from parking, car rental fees so far STLtoday.com Uber and Lyft haven't hurt St. Louis Lambert International Airport's overall take from other ground transportation — at least during the initial three full months the two ride-hailing firms were allowed to operate there. Airport Director Rhonda Hamm ... Drivers want Uber to come to BC, but will there be enough of them?CBC.ca Uber to address Vancouver all-party ride-hailing committee on MondayVancouver Sun 'Bad will' earned under taxi monopoly will hurt cab companies after Uber: marketing expertGlobalnews.ca all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Engadget Sprint CEO to join Uber's board of directors - Engadget Engadget SoftBank has more than just a large stake in Uber -- it'll soon have some direct control as well. Recode sources understand that Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure is taking one of SoftBank's two slots on Uber's board of directors in the "next few weeks." The ... Sprint's Marcelo Claure will join Uber's board, which is set to grow to ...Recode all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Small Business Trends Uber Lawsuit Should Serve as Lesson for Small Businesses Small Business Trends Ad agency Fetch has filed a lawsuit against Uber, claiming the popular ride sharing app owes nearly $20 million in unpaid invoices. This is just the latest chapter in a lengthy battle between Uber and Fetch. Uber initially filed a lawsuit against Fetch ... https://www.google.com/news

ABC Online Uber robber still on the run Daily Mail A man who allegedly handcuffed an Uber driver to the steering wheel of her car while robbing her remains at large. Queensland police say the man, described as a Caucasian in his early 20s, entered the 39-year-old's car around 8.45pm on Saturday in the ... Uber driver robbed and handcuffed at knifepoint by masked man on Gold CoastABC Online Uber driver handcuffed to steering wheel during robbery9news.com.au Female Uber driver handcuffed and robbed at Runaway BayGold Coast Bulletin Courier Mail -Brisbane Times all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Daily Mail Female Uber driver, 39, is handcuffed to the wheel of her own car during harrowing assault by a knife-wielding man ... Daily Mail Female Uber driver, 39, is handcuffed to the wheel of her own car during harrowing assault by a knife-wielding man wearing a grim reaper mask. An Uber driver was handcuffed to the steering wheel in an attempted robbery; The 39-year-old woman was in her ... Uber driver robbed and handcuffed at knifepoint by masked man on Gold CoastABC Online Uber driver handcuffed to steering wheel during robbery9news.com.au Uber driver robbed, handcuffed to steering wheel on Gold CoastCourier Mail Gold Coast Bulletin -Brisbane Times all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Wall Street Journal Why Uber Can Find You but 911 Can't Wall Street Journal Software on Apple Inc.'s iPhones and Google's Android smartphones help mobile apps like Uber and Facebook to pinpoint a user's location, making it possible to order a car, check in at a local restaurant or receive targeted advertising. But 911, with a ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

The Hindu Uber re-launches autorickshaw service in India The Hindu 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 U.S.-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 all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Recode Sprint's Marcelo Claure will join Uber's board, which will grow soon to 17 directors Recode Sprint Marcelo Claure, who was once on the short list to be CEO of Uber, will be joining its board in the next few weeks, several sources confirmed. The globe-trotting telecom CEO, whose name has been previously floated for the seat, will take one of ... https://www.google.com/news

Times Colonist Uber to address all-party ride-hailing committee in Vancouver on Monday Times Colonist Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have long been available in other cities in the world, leaving many wondering when B.C. will catch up. Last month, Uber launched its food delivery service Uber Eats. The app functions similar to its original ride ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

ABC Online Uber driver robbed and handcuffed at knifepoint by masked man on Gold Coast ABC Online An Uber driver has been robbed at knifepoint and handcuffed to a steering wheel by a masked man on the Gold Coast. Queensland Police said the 39-year-old woman from Carrara was parked on the side of Marine Parade at Biggera Waters, when the man got ... Uber driver handcuffed during Qld robberyDaily Mail Uber driver robbed, handcuffed to steering wheel on Gold CoastCourier Mail Uber driver handcuffed to steering wheel during robbery9news.com.au The Age -Gold Coast Bulletin all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Courier Mail Uber driver robbed, handcuffed to steering wheel on Gold Coast Courier Mail AN Uber driver was robbed at knifepoint and handcuffed to her steering wheel on the Gold Coast last night. Detectives are investigating the armed robbery which occurred around 8.45pm in Runaway Bay. A 39-year-old Carrara woman picked up a masked man on ... Uber driver robbed and handcuffed at knifepoint by masked man on Gold CoastABC Online Uber driver handcuffed to steering wheel by masked armed robber on Gold CoastBrisbane Times all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Uber to address Vancouver all-party ride-hailing committee on Monday Vancouver Sun Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have long been available in other cities in the world, leaving many wondering when B.C. will catch up. Last month, Uber launched its food delivery service Uber Eats. The app functions similar to its original ride ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Stuff.co.nz Everyone that's cashed out since Uber's SoftBank deal (so far) Fast Company The influx of capital is important for Uber as it prepares for a public offering in 2019. The company is recuperating from a year full of scandal as it addresses systemic sexual harassment as well as regulation-flouting business practices. Since taking ... Hate him, love him, but booted Uber CEO will be a billionaire | Stuff ...Stuff.co.nz Benchmark is selling $900 million of its holdings in UberCNBC Uber Founder Travis Kalanick Just Reached a Billion-Dollar MilestoneMoney Magazine The Verge -Vanity Fair -Financial Times -Bloomberg all 211 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Nation Pay back taxes, Vietnam court tells Uber The Nation On December 29, the department received a notice from the court to put on hold its appropriation from Uber. Now that the case has been dismissed, the tax authorities will proceed to collect the amount. Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The said Vietnam ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

ABC Online Perth Stadium off limits to cars and Uber, but not taxis ABC Online Sports fans hoping to arrive at the new Perth Stadium by car have been dealt a blow, after the State Government confirmed there will be no pick-up or drop-off zones for private vehicles and ride-share services. Registered taxis will have access to a ... Uber drivers banned from Optus Stadium collection and drop-offPerthNow Uber vows to keep pushing for Perth Stadium accessWAtoday all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Deadline Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Selling 29 Percent Stake In Ride-Sharing Service Deadline Also selling Uber shares is Benchmark, a venture capital firm, which is reportedly moving 15 percent of its holdings worth about $900 million. Both Kalanick and Benchmark will retain seats on the Uber board, according to reports. The buyers for both ... Travis Kalanick reportedly selling a third of his shares in Uber for ...The Verge Uber Founder Travis Kalanick Just Reached a Billion-Dollar MilestoneMoney Magazine Travis Kalanick: Former Uber CEO to sell a third of stake in company for $1.4bn, says sourceThe Independent Vanity Fair -Bloomberg all 131 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

ABC Local Uber passenger arrested over carjackings ABC Local One of two men allegedly involved in a 24-hour crime spree in which several cars were damaged and one man was stabbed in the hand has been arrested. Queensland police said an 18-year-old man was arrested on Friday night while travelling as a passenger ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

PerthNow Uber drivers banned from Optus Stadium collection and drop-off PerthNow UBER and other ride-sharing drivers have been banned from Optus Stadium, with a cab rank next to the new arena to allow registered taxis only. Optus Stadium has revealed Uber drivers and people in private cars wanting to drop off passengers will be ... Uber vows to keep pushing for Perth Stadium accessWAtoday all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/news