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Recode Uber looked at buying a truck logistics company Recode Uber had looked at buying a Chicago-based freight logistics company to complement its existing UberFreight service, several people briefed on the process say. The ride-hailing startup spoke to Load Delivered Logistics, a broker for freight trucking ... https://www.google.com/news

TechCrunch Uber steps up to fight human trafficking TechCrunch Uber has partnered with Polaris, which aims to fight human trafficking at the global level, to empower its drivers to combat this form of modern-day slavery. Worldwide, there are an estimated 20.9 million victims of human trafficking, according to the ... Uber enlists its drivers in the fight against sex trafficking with new national campaignUSA TODAY Uber Partners with Leading Organizations to Help Combat Human TraffickingBusiness Wire (press release) Uber drivers told how to spot traffickers in their cabsReuters VentureBeat -WBAP News/Talk -Observer all 34 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

BusinessCloud London firms 'divided over Uber ban' BusinessCloud Businesses in London are split in their attitude towards Uber and other ride-hailing apps, a new poll has revealed. London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) surveyed more than 500 companies and found that 46 per cent support Transport for London ... https://www.google.com/news

The Hill Uber lays out infrastructure principles The Hill Uber laid out a set of principles Monday that it hopes the Trump administration will address in its promised infrastructure proposal. The ride-sharing company wants the government to ramp up investments in improving the nation's roads and public ... https://www.google.com/news

Riverfront Times (blog) Uber Driver Carjacked, Stabbed in Face by 17-Year-Old Passenger Riverfront Times (blog) A simple trip to St. Ann turned into a nightmare for an Uber driver on Sunday, as a 17-year-old male passenger stabbed him in the face, stole his car and led police on a brief chase before surrendering. According to the St. Ann Police Department, the ... Uber Driver Stabbed in Neck During Carjacking in St. AnnU.S. News & World Report Uber driver stabbed in carjackingwtkr.com Uber Driver Stabbed During North County CarjackingPatch.com CBS St. Louis all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

TODAYonline Shorter payment time, more income opportunities as Uber unveils latest initiatives TODAYonline SINGAPORE — In a bid to counter rival firm Grab's aggressive wooing of drivers in recent months, Uber unveiled its latest slew of initiatives aimed at boosting driver experience on Monday (Jan 29). These include shortening the time it takes for ... Uber Singapore is linking drivers to ad agencies to help enhance their earningsBusiness Insider all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

wtkr.com Uber Driver Stabbed in Neck During Carjacking in St. Ann U.S. News & World Report An Uber driver in suburban St. Louis is hospitalized after being stabbed in the neck during a carjacking. Jan. 29, 2018, at 9:43 a.m.. Uber Driver Stabbed in Neck During Carjacking in St. Ann. Share. ×. Share on Facebook · Post on Twitter · Post to ... Uber driver stabbed in carjackingwtkr.com Uber Driver Stabbed During North County CarjackingPatch.com Uber Driver Stabbed During CarjackingCBS St. Louis all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Business Insider Man jailed 4 weeks for assaulting Uber driver The Straits Times SINGAPORE - After picking up his passenger, the driver of a private hire car found they could not communicate with each other because of the language barrier as he tried to find out the exact location. Unable to do so after driving around, Uber driver ... Uber Singapore is linking drivers to ad agencies to help enhance their earningsBusiness Insider all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

USA TODAY Uber enlists its drivers in the fight against sex trafficking USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO — Uber wants its drivers to help stop sex trafficking, an enduring problem that has prompted activists to press workers on the front lines of the travel industry to alert authorities if they see it happening. Over the past few years ... https://www.google.com/news

CNBC Google invests in Indonesian Uber competitor Go-Jek CNBC Google invests in Indonesian Uber competitor Go-Jek. The investment is part of Google's ambition to grow Indonesia's digital economy and start-up scene, the tech giant said in a statement. Google did not disclose the amount invested in Go-Jek. Ryan ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

The Guardian My Uber account was hacked – and I was refunded in rouble credits The Guardian Although I was demonstrably nowhere near Moscow at the time, £229 was taken from my PayPal account, details of which I had given to Uber to pay for trips. I raised this with my bank, Halifax Bank of Scotland, which applied for a charge-back, but PayPal ... https://www.google.com/news

Consultancy.uk BCG Digital Ventures and Shell team up to battle Uber in London Consultancy.uk Following the announcement that Uber will not its London license renewed by authorities, amid safety concerns, BCG Digital Ventures has announced its own bid to disrupt the city's transport scene. Fare Pilot will see the BCG subsidiary join forces with ... https://www.google.com/news

KMOV.com Uber driver stabbed in St. Ann carjacking fox2now.com ST. ANN, MO – The St. Ann Police Department is investigating a carjacking that involved a Uber driver. The call for the carjacking was issued just before 3:30 p.m. Sunday on Geraldine, just off St. Charles Rock Road. Chief Aaron Jimenez said a suspect ... Police: Uber driver stabbed in the neck, carjacked in St. AnnKMOV.com Uber driver stabbed in face, carjacked by teen passengerKSDK Uber driver stabbed in face during carjacking by teenage customer, St. Ann police saySTLtoday.com all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

NDTV Uber Shouldn't Be Shut Down, Says British Prime Minister NDTV "We need to make sure that our employment law keeps pace with the way that technology is shaping modern working practices," May told business leaders meeting at the Swiss ski resort of Davos. "Take the example of Uber ... a company that has got things ... https://www.google.com/news

Charleston Post Courier Uber, Lyft's bite on airport parking profits could bounce back on South Carolina travelers Charleston Post Courier The report, subtitled "Challenges and Opportunities for Airport Operators," was based on surveys of the nation's 100 biggest airports taken in the fall of 2016. Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach and Greenville-Spartanburg were included as small-hub ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Shreveport Times Get an Uber? Company files paperwork with Shreveport Shreveport Times The ride-sharing company Uber filed a permit application Thursday that, if approved, will allow it to operate within Shreveport, said City Attorney William Bradford. Uber's application must be reviewed by the City Attorney's Office and the Shreveport ... https://www.google.com/news

City A.M. London firms split over TfL's decision not to renew Uber's licence in the capital City A.M. London firms split over TfL's decision not to renew Uber's licence in the capital. Share. Rebecca Smith. I mainly cover transport and infrastructure, along with workplace diversity. You [..] Show more. London businesses aren't sure over the decision to ... UK PM Says Uber's Case Is Proof Labor Rights Must Be ImprovedAndroid Headlines all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

TODAYonline Uber's strategy falters in Yangon TODAYonline YANGON — Complaints about Uber in Yangon are mounting even though company officials insist that it continues to improve its ride-hailing service for both drivers and passengers. United States-based Uber first began operating in Yangon last May ... https://www.google.com/news

TODAYonline Uber's strategy falters in Yangon TODAYonline YANGON — Complaints about Uber in Yangon are mounting even though company officials insist that it continues to improve its ride-hailing service for both drivers and passengers. United States-based Uber first began operating in Yangon last May ... https://www.google.com/news

South China Morning Post Hong Kong travellers slow to embrace Uber or Airbnb services abroad, survey finds South China Morning Post Hongkongers shun sharing economy services such as Uber or Airbnb when travelling abroad, unlike tourists from other countries and cities in the Asia-Pacific region, a survey by a technology firm in the industry has found. This reluctance mirrored the ... https://www.google.com/news

Vancouver Courier Suburbs fertile ground for ride sharing, says Uber rep Vancouver Courier It works excellent in the suburbs," said van Hemmen, who is a senior manager of public policy for Uber and has lived in Moody Centre for three years. Recently, van Hemmen presented a written brief to an all-party committee looking at ride hailing and ... https://www.google.com/news

The State Man accused of getting naked in Uber car turns himself in to Columbia police The State A man accused of undressing himself an exposing his genitals to a female Uber driver in Columbia has turned himself in to police. Darius Dominique Hightower, 21, was charged Friday with indecent exposure. Hightower is charged in connection with at ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

WIRED At Davos, Big Tech Is Waiting for Its Grace Period to Run Out WIRED Speaking at Davos, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi pointed out that consumers face a challenge in trying to understand tech's influence in the age of big data. He called this an “information asymmetry.” In his previous job, as CEO of Expedia, Khosrowshahi ... and more » https://www.google.com/news

Quartz An Uber driver answers all the questions you were too embarrassed to ask Quartz Ever wanted to chat with your Uber driver, but hesitated because, well, talking to you isn't his job? Or felt the car was too warm, but been unsure how to ask the driver to lower the heat? For all that ride-hailing has become a new norm, the rules of ... When Uber or Lyft goes public, what do the drivers get?SFGate all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news

Eyewitness News Uber driver shot dead in Mexican border city Eyewitness News MEXICO CITY - A young woman who drove for US ride-hailing application Uber Technologies Inc was shot dead in the northern Mexican border city of Tijuana following a dispute with another motorist, prosecutors said on Friday. According to witness reports ... and more » https://www.google.com/news