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Equity podcast: Spotify's impending debut, Uber's done deal, and ... TechCrunch Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch's venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This episode, the first of 2018, saw our own Katie Roof and your humble servant (Alex) joined by Atish Davda, CEO and ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

NDTV Uber Ride Packages With Flat Fares Start Rolling Out in 7 Cities Across India NDTV To make daily commutes cheaper, Uber has launched Ride Packages in India. The latest feature that brings flat-fare ride passes to riders is initially rolling out for select riders in seven cities across the country. While riders in Delhi, Bengaluru ... https://www.google.com/news

BBC News Uber granted licence to operate in Aberdeen BBC News Ride-hailing firm Uber has been granted permission to operate in Aberdeen. Uber confirmed that a licence had been granted but said there was not currently a launch date set for the service. The controversial taxi firm was deemed unfit to operate by ... Taxi firm Uber granted licence to operate in AberdeenSTV News Uber given go-ahead to launch in AberdeenAberdeen Evening Express Uber granted operating licence in third Scottish cityThe Scotsman BBC News -Scottish Daily Record all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

EU Antitrust Authorities to Focus on Data Collection; Fetch Media Sues Uber ExchangeWire (blog) According to Reuters, Fetch Media filed against Uber on Tuesday, demanding the company cough up for the overdue advertising bills. Uber refused payment, alleging that the ads generated via Fetch had been fraudulent. The new court case refers back to ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

STV News Taxi firm Uber granted licence to operate in Aberdeen STV News The company confirmed it was granted a licence by Aberdeen City Council, but said it didn't yet have a launch date. Uber has come under criticism from traditional taxi drivers, who argue it has an unfair advantage due to lower fares. It is currently ... Uber given go-ahead to launch in AberdeenAberdeen Evening Express Uber granted licence to operate in AberdeenPress and Journal Uber granted operating licence in third Scottish cityThe Scotsman The Scottish Sun all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Independent Travis Kalanick: Former Uber CEO to sell a third of stake in company for $1.4bn, says source The Independent Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick, who was ousted as chief executive in June, is selling nearly a third of his 10 per cent stake in the ride-services company for about $1.4bn, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Mr Kalanick's sale is part ... Travis Kalanick to sell part of his Uber stake for first timeFinancial Times Uber Founder Travis Kalanick Just Reached a Billion-Dollar MilestoneMoney Magazine Travis Kalanick reportedly selling a third of his shares in Uber for $1.4 billionThe Verge Deadline -Vanity Fair -Inc.com -Bloomberg all 192 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Aberdeen Evening Express Uber given go-ahead to launch in Aberdeen Aberdeen Evening Express The Evening Express revealed in September the firm was looking to launch in the city “as soon as possible”. Aberdeen City Council has now granted the firm a licence under delegated powers to operate with an office on the city's Berry Street, just off ... Uber granted licence to operate in AberdeenPress and Journal all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Moneycontrol.com Ola, Uber under the Competition Commission lens over surge pricing Moneycontrol.com The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has begun an investigation against cab aggregators Ola and Uber over surge pricing. Moneycontrol News @moneycontrolcom. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has begun a probe into cab aggregators Ola and ... https://www.google.com/news

The Australian Financial Review Uber car rental startup Splend raises $7.2 million to expand its fleet The Australian Financial Review The business, which was launched in July 2015 with the intention of letting anyone generate an income by driving for Uber, even if they don't own a car, owns and manages 1700 vehicles throughout Australian capital cities, Toronto, Mexico City and ... https://www.google.com/news

Financial Times Travis Kalanick to sell part of his Uber shares for first time Financial Times Ousted Uber chief Travis Kalanick is for the first time selling shares in the company he co-founded, in a deal that will instantly make him over $1bn. Mr Kalanick, who resigned last June after a shareholder revolt following months of turmoil at Uber ... Travis Kalanick May Sell Nearly a Third of His Stake in UberFortune Travis Kalanick reportedly plans to sell about 29% of his Uber sharesTechCrunch Travis Kalanick: Former Uber CEO to sell a third of stake in company for $1.4bn, says sourceThe Independent Wall Street Journal -CNET -Recode -Bloomberg all 45 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

WTOP Uber driver charged with sexually assaulting passenger in Loudoun Co. WTOP WASHINGTON — A driver for Uber has been arrested and charged for sexually assaulting a passenger in Loudoun County. Kal Y. Hartemarian, 44-years-old of Sterling, Virginia, was arrested on Jan. 4 and charged with aggravated sexual battery and forcible ... Uber driver arrested for sexual assault of passenger in Loudoun CountyWJLA Uber Driver Accused of Sexual Assault of Passenger in VirginiaNBC4 Washington Uber driver arrested for sexually assaulting passengerFOX 5 DC all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Gizmodo Movie Theater Chain Kills Uber-Style Surge Pricing After Internet Backlash Gizmodo An Australian movie theater chain said it has ended “dynamic pricing” trials on Wednesday after Redditors complained of “price gouging.” Last week, an anonymous user uploaded an internal memo from Village Cinemas describing concession stand increases ... https://www.google.com/news

Business Insider Uber and Lyft are changing where rich people buy homes in New York City Business Insider Leonard Steinberg Compass "Time is the last luxury," says NYC real estate broker Leonard Steinberg. Sarah Jacobs/Business Insider. Luxury real estate broker Leonard Steinberg has sold over $3 billion worth of New York real estate. But Uber and Lyft ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Irish Times New Android hack steals Uber credentials, covers its tracks Irish Times Android users have been warned to be on their guard after new malware that steals Uber credentials was uncovered. Symantec published research on a variant of the Android.Fakeapp malware that covers its tracks by using deep links within the Uber app to ... Rare Malware Targeting Uber's Android App UncoveredGizmodo This Android malware mimics Uber to steal your login and passwordZDNet Android malware mimics Uber's UI to steal your log-inEngadget Business Insider -Infosecurity Magazine -www.v3.co.uk all 32 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Forbes From Stealth To Stardom: Ex-Google, Tesla, Uber Robocar Icons Snag VW, Hyundai Deals Forbes Co-founded by former Google Self-Driving Car chief Chris Urmson, ex-Tesla Autopilot leader Sterling Anderson, and Drew Bagnell, a key member of Uber's Advanced Technology Center, the Palo Alto, California, company is working closely with Volkswagen and ... Ex-Google, Tesla, Uber driverless czars partner with VW, HyundaiEconomic Times all 89 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Independent Uber sued over payment for 'fraudulent' mobile phone ads The Independent A British mobile advertising agency has sued Uber to force the ride-hailing company to pay millions of dollars of bills that Uber had refused to pay after claiming that ads being generated were fraudulent. Fetch Media filed its lawsuit on Tuesday in ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Moneycontrol.com Mumbai protests: Stranded passenger slams Uber for asking driver to end ride midway Moneycontrol.com In yet another incident which highlights the need for a robust call centre support for all cab passengers in India, a Mumbai resident has slammed the ride-hailing app Uber after it asked its driver to end the ride abruptly and drop her 'somewhere' as ... https://www.google.com/news

Gizmodo Rare Malware Targeting Uber's Android App Uncovered Gizmodo To cover up the credential theft, this malware uses deep links to Uber's legitimate app to display the user's current location—making it appear as though the user is accessing the Uber app instead of a malicious fake. Deep linking routes users to ... Android malware mimics Uber's UI to steal your log-inEngadget Android Malware Steals Uber Logins, Then Covers it UpInfosecurity Magazine Sneaky Android Malware Tries to Steal Your Uber Login DetailsDaily Beast Business Insider -Gizbot all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Fast Company This fake Uber app hijacks your password and covers its tracks Fast Company The creators of this version”got creative,” Symantec's researchers write, with the use of a deep link, which lets one app link into inner screens in other apps. The fake user interface “pops up on the user's device screen in regular intervals until the ... https://www.google.com/news

The HR Director Magazine UBER's latest licensing defeat “a wake-up call” says union The HR Director Magazine Imminent expiry of Uber's licence in York latest in a year of blows to San Francisco transport giant in UK cities following landmark legal defeat over drivers' rights. Contributor Mick Rix, National Officer for Transport – GMB. GMB, the drivers' union ... https://www.google.com/news

Statewide Regulations Set for Ride Sharing Companies like Uber and Lyft My Panhandle BAY COUNTY, Fla. - Ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft have driven around Bay County since March. The services give residents alternative transportation options on their phone just with the tap of a finger. In July the senate passed legislation ... https://www.google.com/news

Financial Times Didi takeover of Brazil's 99 piles pressure on Uber Financial Times Didi Chuxing, the Chinese car-booking group, said on Wednesday that it has acquired 99, the Brazilian app, potentially providing more firepower for a rival to Uber in one of the world's largest markets. Beijing-based Didi already owned a minority stake ... Didi Chuxing, China's Ride-Hailing Giant, Agrees to Buy Uber Rival in BrazilNew York Times Uber's biggest rival just got biggerMashable Didi is buying an Uber competitor in its fastest-growing regionRecode Bloomberg all 27 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

The Register Fetch calls Uber's bluff: See you in court, bros! The Register Advertising company Fetch says it wants a federal court to hear its challenge to Uber's claims of 'click fraud' in mobile ads. The American arm of the UK-based ad firm filed a complaint on Tuesday seeking to have a federal court hear its challenge to ... Uber is sued over payment for mobile ads it called fraudulentReuters UK all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Business Insider Uber is sued over payment for mobile ads it called fraudulent Business Insider (Reuters) - A British mobile advertising agency has sued Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] to force the ride-hailing company to pay millions of dollars of bills that Uber had refused to pay after claiming that ads being generated were fraudulent. Fetch ... Fetch calls Uber's bluff: See you in court, bros!The Register all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Reuters Uber is sued over payment for mobile ads it called fraudulent Reuters “Fetch does not believe that Uber can avoid federal-court scrutiny of its incorrect contract theories so easily,” the company said. Uber did not immediately respond on Wednesday to requests for comment. The Association of National Advertisers, a trade ... and more » https://www.google.com/news