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The Guardian The road ahead for Uber and capitalism The Guardian London's black-cab drivers block Whitehall on 6 April 2017 during a demonstration over the regulation of private hire cars using the Uber app in London. In September, Transport for London decided not to renew Uber's operating licence. Photograph ... Uber's Plan to Repair Its Relationship With DriversFortune Uber emailed its London customers reassuring them it's not about to disappearBusiness Insider UK When will Transport for London challenge Uber on exploiting drivers?New Statesman Business Insider -THISDAY Newspapers -Metro Newspaper UK all 26 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz How Uber secretly lobbied for women to drive in Saudi Arabia Quartz Uber was never much for optics, but watchers were still stunned when it accepted $3.5 billion from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in June 2016. The investment was the largest ever for PIF, the kingdom's main investment fund, and gave managing ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sun Video game simulates life as an Uber driver – and it's pretty depressing The Sun Developed by the Financial Times, The Uber Game gives an insight into what it's like to spend 9 hours a day sitting in the front seat. With just one week before your mortgage payment is due, you have to put your foot on the pedal and juggle long hours ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber's Plan to Repair Its Relationship With Drivers Fortune Aaron Schildkrout, Uber's head of driver product, came to the office a few weeks ago for a Q&A. It was right after Dara Khosrowshahi had been appointed CEO, and we had a pretty frank conversation about a company trying to undo months of damage from PR ... When will Transport for London challenge Uber on exploiting drivers?New Statesman London mayor Sadiq Khan welcomes Uber's 'humility' over lost ...Business Insider Uber, London and a Time for ReflectionTODAYonline THISDAY Newspapers all 20 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Equity podcast: Uber's board gets bigger, ForeScout's security IPO, and venture investment trends TechCrunch This week we had no choice but to dive into Uber's most recent headlines and happenings. We did not get into every possible topic — Uber is a cornucopia of news these days, and our show can't be four hours long. Instead, we focused our attentions on ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent How to get a five-star Uber rating, according to a driver The Independent A five-star Uber rating is as elusive as an empty tube carriage during rush hour or a ticket to Kendrick Lamar. Not only is a high rating bound to impress potential suitors when you add it to your Bumble bio, Uber drivers will decide whether to pick ... This NY Uber Driver Has An A+ Guide To Being A 5-Star Rider So Study UpPedestrian TV all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Uber app can secretly record everything on your iPhone's screen, researchers find The Independent Uber could record everything on your iPhone's screen, even when the app is running in the background, security researchers have discovered. The software has been found to have a special permission, which is off-limits to most app developers, that ... Uber app could secretly record iPhone users' screensTelegraph.co.uk Secret backdoor in Uber's app granted by Apple lets the firm record your iPhone's screen without you knowingDaily Mail Report: Uber app can secretly record your iPhone screen thanks to special 'entitlement'TNW Business Insider -BGR -Mac Rumors -Gizmodo all 35 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Taxify takes on Uber in Paris with lower prices and commissions Engadget Taxify is boldly entering the Paris ridesharing market that has proven to be such a pain for Uber and others. The company announced it will be able to compete with its main competition, UberX, thanks to 10 percent lower prices on average, and by taking ... Taxify Trails Uber Into Paris Market After London SetbackNDTV all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Here's how a tender offer like Uber's would unfold - Recode Recode There's no guarantee that the transaction with Japan's SoftBank will get done, given how complex and massive this deal is. Uber says board approves governance changes, SoftBank investmentTODAYonline all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber's iPhone app has secret access to sensitive Apple features ... Business Insider Uber's iPhone app has a secret backdoor to powerful Apple features, allowing the ride-hailing service to potentially record a user's screen and access other ... Uber app on iOS could have recorded your screen - CNETCNET The Uber app can secretly spy on iPhone screensBGR Report: Uber app can secretly record your iPhone screen thanks to special 'entitlement'TNW Mashable -Mac Rumors -Gizmodo -Apple Developer all 20 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Boeing is buying one of the companies working with Uber on 'flying taxis' The Verge Aerospace giant Boeing announced today that it would acquire Aurora Flight Sciences, an aviation and aeronautics research company that is one of a handful of firms that have partnered with Uber in an effort to develop a network of “flying taxis.” Based ... Boeing just made a big bet on drones and electric planesArs Technica Boeing buys company that's developing flying taxis for UberChicago Tribune all 66 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TNW 'The Uber Game' offers a peek at the depressing reality of driving for Uber TNW It's no secret Uber drivers can have it rough — they have high turnover rates, are beholden to a rating system, and frequently have to work long hours to offset the cost of driving. Now Financial Times is giving you the chance to live that life and ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Popular Science Uber can actually help prevent drunk driving accidents—in some cities Popular Science A ridesharing service like Uber or Lyft seems like it should help stem drunk driving by offering an easy, cheap option for tipsy customers to get home at the end of the night. And Uber even claims on its website that ride-hailing options like it “are ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail THE UBER DRIVER'S 10-POINT GUIDE TO A FIVE-STAR RIDER RATING Daily Mail Be friendly, but don't be creepy. Don't stare me down in the rearview mirror. It's creepy. Conversation rule of thumb: if you wouldn't say it to your mother or your employer, don't say it to me. Don't puke. Ever. It'll cost you $150 and your self ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

City A.M. Taxify pulls up in Paris after London puts breaks on Uber rival City A.M. A ride-hailing startup looking to take on Uber is launching in Paris just weeks after the breaks were put on its expansion to London by the transport regulator. Taxify was told to stop operating in London after just a few days after concerns about the ... Taxify is now live in Paris to compete with Uber, Chauffeur-Privé and ...TechCrunch Taxify - A 'cheaper, more ethical' Uber rival launches in Paris - The ...The Local France After London setback, Taxify trails Uber into Paris marketReuters Fin24 -Arab News all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Uber records jump in profits at UK arm Telegraph.co.uk Profits at Uber's UK business jumped last year despite the ride-hailing app losing billions of dollars globally. Accounts for Uber London Limited, the UK operating company, showed revenues rising by 59pc to £36.9m. It made a pre-tax profit of £3m, up ... Uber's change of tone bodes well for future in London, says mayor ...The Guardian Revealed: How much Uber made in the UK last year (and its tax bill) as it battles to keep London licenceCity A.M. Uber's board halts feuding as SoftBank deal loomsFinancial Times CNBC -The Independent -The Sun -ET Auto all 131 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune This Uber Rival Is Driving Into Paris Despite Regulatory Hurdles Fortune Taxify, an upstart European rival to Uber, said on Thursday it had begun offering services in Paris despite regulatory uncertainty governing the status of private-hire cab companies that compete with licensed taxis. The Estonia-based company, which is ... Taxify is now live in Paris to compete with Uber, Chauffeur-Privé and all the othersTechCrunch Taxify - A 'cheaper, more ethical' Uber rival launches in ParisThe Local France Uber competitor hits Paris roads with Chinese helpFin24 all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber's change of tone bodes well for future in London, says mayor The Guardian Sadiq Khan said the apology from Uber's chief executive and the different tone struck was an important factor as the company attempts to keep its foothold in the UK capital. Transport for London shocked Uber by refusing to renew its licence last month, ... When will Transport for London challenge Uber on exploiting drivers?New Statesman London mayor says Uber CEO Khosrowshahi has shown 'humility'CNBC Uber's board halts feuding as SoftBank deal loomsFinancial Times Evening Standard -CityMetric -Bloomberg -ET Auto all 113 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

City A.M. Revealed: How much Uber made in the UK last year (and its tax bill) as it battles to keep London licence City A.M. Uber grew its business in the UK last year, new figures reveal, as it faces a battle to continue operating in London. The ride-hailing startup brought in £3m in pre-tax profits newly filed accounts reveal. That was up 65 per cent on the previous year ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times LIVE When will Transport for London challenge Uber on exploiting drivers? New Statesman London's mayor Sadiq Khan made headlines in September, after Transport for London decided not to renew Uber's licence (it continues to operate freely in ... Uber suspends driver's access to app following kidnapping claimTimes LIVE Uber's Bad Sign Requires Government ActionTHISDAY Newspapers Uber saw profits soar 60% to £3m last year | This is MoneyThis is Money Gears Of Biz all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Taxify is now live in Paris to compete with Uber, Chauffeur-Privé and all the others TechCrunch Just like on Uber, you enter your card in the app and you'll be automatically billed at the end of the ride. Just like on Uber, you rate your driver. In fact, the design of the app looks like a copy of Uber's previous app design. But competition is ... Taxify - A 'cheaper, more ethical' Uber rival launches in ParisThe Local France Revealed: How much Uber made in the UK last year (and its tax bill) as it battles to keep London licenceCity A.M. Uber competitor hits Paris roads with Chinese helpGadgets Now all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times It's not about the black cabs: what's been missing from the TfL v Uber debate The Guardian In the immediate aftermath of Transport for London's decision not to renew its licence to operate in London, it must have seemed to Uber that events were going its way. Not for the first time, a regulator had attempted to stand in its way, and the ... Uber's board halts feuding as SoftBank deal loomsFinancial Times Uber and TfL plan more talks as ride-hailing firm bids to get its licence backEvening Standard Uber is trying to be like Amazon. It'll failCityMetric Engadget -Bloomberg -Metro -ET Auto all 90 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

eNCA Uber driver allegedly kidnaps motorist eNCA JOHANNESBURG - A young motorist was allegedly kidnapped by an Uber driver after a minor traffic accident outside Wits University on Monday morning. Police are investigating the circumstances of what should have been a simple insurance matter. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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