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Bloomberg Uber Looks Great When the Police Barge In Bloomberg It's not just that Uber sometimes ignores the law and dares the authorities to do something about it; it's also that Uber takes ambiguously legal practices that are common elsewhere and dials them up to uncomfortable extremes. Here's how Ripley started ... Uber used remote computer system to shield data from police raidsSky News Uber developed secret system to lock down staff computers in a police raidThe Guardian Of course Uber allegedly had a tool to remotely destroy evidenceThe Register Financial Times -Fast Company -Bloomberg -The Guardian all 104 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

WikiTribune Uber and Careem recruit female drivers in Saudi Arabia WikiTribune This is an emerging story which needs expansion if you wish to EDIT to add information or discuss it in TALK. App-based car services, Careem and Uber, are in the process of hiring female drivers after Saudi Arabia's King Salman issued a royal decree ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Digital Trends After underpaying its New York drivers for years, Uber settles for $3 ... Digital Trends Uber can subtract one acse from its ever-expanding roster of legal woes (though it likely won't make a dent). The ridesharing company has agreed to pay up to $3 million as a settlement for a proposed class-action lawsuit on behalf of 2,421 drivers in ... Uber will pay New York drivers $3 million in class-action settlementEngadget all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Guardian Uber developed secret system to lock down staff computers in a ... The Guardian System called Ripley was reportedly used at least two dozen times in 2015 and 2016, including once to prevent tax investigators from collecting evidence. Uber used software to lock computers during raidsFinancial Times Uber Looks Great When the Police Barge InBloomberg Report: Uber used yet another secret tool to evade law enforcementFast Company Vanity Fair -Daily Mail -USA TODAY -The Guardian all 54 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Engadget Uber will pay New York drivers $3 million in class-action settlement Engadget It's hard to keep track of all of the lawsuits Uber's juggling these days, but there's about to be one less. The company has settled a suit brought against it by 2,421 New York drivers who claimed Uber paid them less than was contractually obligated ... After underpaying its New York drivers for years, Uber settles for $3 ...Digital Trends all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Recode Uber's valuation dropped 20 percent, according to some investors Recode Several mutual funds have dropped their estimates of the value of Uber in the leadup to a secondary transaction that similarly dropped the worth of what is the world's most valuable startup. At least three Uber shareholders — Fidelity Investments ... Investors Say Uber's Value Has Plummeted 20 Percent, ReportInternational Business Times all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Financial Times Uber used software to lock computers during raids Financial Times Uber routinely deployed a software tool that locked down its overseas computers during police raids, according to several people familiar with the matter, in the latest example the car-booking company's willingness to stretch the rules in its dealings ... Uber Looks Great When the Police Barge InBloomberg Uber had a secret tool to shield data at remote offices from law enforcement: reportThe Verge Uber Used Another Secret Software Program to Evade PoliceVanity Fair Sky News -Bloomberg -The Guardian -Daily Mail all 104 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

512tech.com Uber made policy changes for drivers. Did they actually help? 512tech.com For the past half-year, San Francisco-based ride-hailing company Uber has been trying to mend what at times has been a strained relationship with its drivers. After years of complaints from drivers that the company was not adequately supporting them ... https://www.google.com/news

Vanity Fair Uber Used Another Secret Software Program to Evade Police Vanity Fair The primary task of new Uber C.E.O. Dara Khosrowshahi has, at times, seemed less like management than mopping exercise. Since taking over from Travis Kalanick in August, Khosrowshahi has overseen a brutal boardroom civil war, the continued exodus of ... Uber had a secret tool to shield data at remote offices from law enforcement: reportThe Verge Uber's Secret Tool for Keeping the Cops in the DarkBloomberg Uber had secret program called 'Ripley' that would nuke entire office's electronics to thwart police raids9to5Mac BGR -Seeking Alpha all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Forbes Bug Bounty Ethics In The Aftermath Of The Uber Breach Forbes The latest details of the Uber breach could jeopardize the delicate company/hacker relationship and imperil the whole bug bounty concept. Delving into how Uber handled its breach provides an important lesson in bug bounty ethics, particularly what not ... https://www.google.com/news

TechCrunch Grab, Uber's rival in Southeast Asia, pulls in strategic investment from Hyundai TechCrunch Grab, Uber's closest rival in Southeast Asia, continues to slowly release information about its newest funding round after it revealed it has netted a strategic investment from Hyundai. To recap, the Singapore-based firm raised a massive $2 billion led ... Hyundai Is Investing in Grab, Uber's Biggest Rival in Southeast AsiaFortune Hyundai invests in Southeast Asia Uber rival GrabSiliconANGLE News (blog) all 28 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Metro Shocking footage shows Uber taxi dragging man down a busy road Metro 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 company ... https://www.google.com/news

The Independent Uber rival Taxify expands and eyes fresh funding The Independent Taxify, Uber's upstart European-based rival, is looking to expand during the coming year outside of the biggest cities in the more than 20 countries where it now operates into secondary markets, chief executive Markus Villig said on Thursday. The ... Uber rival Taxify launches in Lisbon as London licence wait continuesCity A.M. all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Dezeen Uber's electric flying taxi by Bell Helicopter debuts at CES Dezeen Aircraft manufacturer Bell Helicopter has revealed the cabin for an electric, self-piloting air taxi at the Consumer Electronics Show, designed for Uber's scheduled 2020 aircraft taxi service. Bell unveiled the concept for the cabin this week ... Uber's Flying 'Urban Air Taxi' Concept Just Debuted, And We Want a Ride ImmediatelyMaxim Is this 'Uber of the sky' the answer to gridlock?Bundaberg News Mail all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

BGR Uber is paying up to $3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit with NYC drivers BGR According to a preliminary settlement filed in federal court in Brooklyn, Uber has agreed to pay up to $3 million to the drivers. As part of the settlement, Uber has not admitted any wrongdoing, and is simply settling to avoid the cost, inconvenience ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Fortune China's Didi Chuxing Is Recruiting in Mexico, Uber's Latin American Stronghold Fortune Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing (didi-kuaidi) has advertised online for a range of jobs in Mexico as it prepares to break into the country, one of rival Uber's (uber, +0.00%) regional strongholds. Didi Chuxing plans this year to launch a ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

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