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Uber unable to provide discounted rides after reaching limit KOAT Albuquerque Bernalillo County paid $55,000 for the program to operate throughout the year. Each ride will include a discount of up to $10. That means the program will offer a minimum of 5,500 free rides throughout the year. Uber set aside 1,500 of those rides to ... and more » https://www.google.com/news -
Forbes Is Softbank Uber's Savior? - Forbes Forbes As 2017 drew to a close, Uber secured a $7.7 billion investment from Softbank, injecting $1.25 billion of fresh capital, while giving seed investors a whopping 360000% return. What did Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son see in Uber that overlooks the company's ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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TechCrunch A look back at Uber's hellish year | TechCrunch TechCrunch We endured plenty of the drama Uber packed in for every five-hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes of 2017 — and what a year! From protests to a major sexual harassment probe, the ousting of co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick, the crowning ... Uber looks to bounce back from rough 2017 | TheHillThe Hill all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Business Insider Uber is testing subscriptions for its food delivery business - Business ... Business Insider Uber is considering rolling out a subscription model for its food delivery service, UberEats, according to one of the company's UK executives. The Uber subsidiary, which is on course to do $3 billion (£2.2 billion) in sales this year according to a ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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KPRC Click2Houston Same-sex couple claims they were kicked out Uber along busy freeway after kissing KPRC Click2Houston They said they had been drinking and wanted to be responsible, so got an Uber. They allege everything was fine, until they went in for a kiss. “I wasn't doing anything that I wouldn't have done in public. I'm not going to embarrass myself or my fiancé ... https://www.google.com/news
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Beach Reporter Calling an Uber didn't protect this college student from alleged drunk driver Beach Reporter Family and friends of a 21-year-old San Pedro college student kept vigil at her hospital bedside this week, praying, speaking to her and playing music in the hope she will awaken and recover from serious brain injuries caused by a suspected drunken ... https://www.google.com/news
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Man charged with stabbing friend over Uber fee The Ledger OCALA — A 36-year-old man stands charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after he allegedly stabbed a friend Friday night during a fight reportedly over Uber fees. Michael Dean McHenry was released from the Marion County Jail by Saturday ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Recode Full transcript: Former Attorney General Eric Holder and Uber General Counsel Tony West on Recode Decode Recode On this special edition of Recode Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher, Tony West and Eric Holder joined Kara onstage at the Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign event in San Francisco to talk about the current spate of sexual harassment allegations and the ... https://www.google.com/news
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Seeking Alpha Uber: Underpaid By Softbank Or Overrated By Evaluators? Seeking Alpha Many of Uber's investors have been eager to cash in some of the shares that have grown so lucrative since the company started 7 years ago. Even at a major discount, this bid gives some shareholders the opportunity to see returns on their investment ... https://www.google.com/news
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City A.M. When Uber fares will surge on New Year's Eve – and how to avoid them City A.M. When Uber fares will surge on New Year's Eve – and how to avoid them. Share. Oliver Gill. Oliver Gill is a City A.M. reporter, you can contact him on oliver.gill@cityam.c [..] Show more. Follow Oliver. BRITAIN-US-TRANSPORT-TAXI-UBER. Uber says price ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Quartz Is it bad to use Uber? — Quartz Quartz Uber the company may have cratered in 2017, but Uber the service remained as good as ever. Miraculously, it's still possible to use Uber's app without thinking about the problems that consumed its corporate offices and corroded its global reputation ... How you can pay less for an Uber on New Year's EveManchester Evening News When will Uber surge prices be highest on New Year's Eve and how to avoid themMetro Yes, Uber Expects New Year's Eve Surge Pricing. Here's What to ExpectFortune Travel+Leisure -WABC-TV -WGNO -Daily Mail all 99 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Birmingham Mail This is why your Uber will cost you more on New Year's Eve Birmingham Mail + Subscribe. Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email. Brummies will be heading out for New Year's Eve tonight. City residents will be ringing in the New Year at parties across the region. As Brummies opt to eat ... https://www.google.com/news
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WBIR-TV Uber to the ER? Study finds ambulance use drops after ride-sharing services arrive WBIR-TV In their study, the authors looked at ambulance rates in 766 cities in the United States to compare what happened when Uber entered these markets from 2013 to 2015. In each city, ambulance usage decreased by at least 7%. Another explanation could be ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Man charged with stabbing friend over Uber fee Gainesville Sun A 36-year-old man stands charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after he allegedly stabbed a friend Friday night during a fight reportedly over Uber fees. Michael Dean McHenry had been released from the Marion County Jail by Saturday ... https://www.google.com/news
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NME.com Uber driver claims he turned down Margot Robbie's offer to party with her NME.com Bregnsdal later posted about the incident on his Facebook status, after he says he confirmed it was the actress, using 'Sophia' as her Uber alias. “Swear to god i just ubered Margot Robbie…. that or she has a twin,” he wrote. “Update: can confirm it ... Uber Driver Turns Down Margot Robbie After She Asks Him To Party With Her And Her HusbandLADbible 'Afterwards I was like FML': Gold Coast Uber driver regrets turning down a party invite from Margot Robbie to see ...Daily Mail all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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WBIR-TV Uber to the ER? Study finds ambulance use drops after ride-sharing services arrive WBIR-TV Ambulance calls have reduced by at least 7% when Uber has entered many urban markets, according to an analysis by David Slusky, an assistant professor of economics, and Leon Moskatel of the Department of Medicine at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Manchester Evening News How you can pay less for an Uber on New Year's Eve Manchester Evening News Uber and its drivers already have to obtain operating licences from local authorities in the UK. The verdict comes after Transport for London (TfL) refused to renew Uber's operating licence in the capital in September on the grounds of 'public safety ... When will Uber surge prices be highest on New Year's Eve and how to avoid themMetro Yes, Uber Expects New Year's Eve Surge Pricing. Here's What to ExpectFortune This Is the Most Expensive Time to Call an Uber on New Year's EveTravel+Leisure Las Vegas Sun -First Coast News -CNYcentral.com all 81 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Financial Times Uber's rise triggers financial crisis at taxi lenders Financial Times The rise of car-booking apps such as Uber and Lyft is causing a deepening financial crisis at lenders that have financed the US's traditional taxi drivers, who are now defaulting on their debts. Regulators have warned that some co-operative lenders are ... https://www.google.com/news
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Express.co.uk Uber is hailed as Japanese group buys $9bn stake Express.co.uk Softbank is expected to pay in the region of £5.7billion in order to take a 15 per cent shareholding in Uber, while the remaining investors – which reportedly include Dragoneer, Tencent, TPG and Sequoia – will shell out £740million for 2.5 per cent ... SoftBank's Uber investment may run foul of CCIEconomic Times SoftBank's $8 billion Uber stake to consolidate sectorTimes of India Uber's major shareholders just dumped a ton of stock for a lowball offer 30% under the current share priceBoing Boing The Telegraph -Scroll.in all 37 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Automotive News (blog) It was Uber's big year for blundering Automotive News (blog) In May, Reuters reported the U.S. Justice Department had opened an investigation into Uber's use of a software technology called Greyball. Officials in Portland, Ore., also investigated. The software allegedly allowed the company to identify local ... https://www.google.com/news
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Vanity Fair Uber's $20 Billion Reality Check Was a Long Time Coming Vanity Fair After a long year of scandals, Uber's board closed a deal with the devil this week, selling a 20 percent stake in the company to a consortium led by Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group, trading an injection of about $10 billion for a significantly lower ... Uber's major shareholders just dumped a ton of stock for a lowball offer 30% under the current share priceBoing Boing all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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CNBC Top VC deals: SoftBank invests in Uber at last, and Club Med owners bet on Hellobike CNBC Top VC deals: SoftBank invests in Uber at last, and Club Med owners bet on Hellobike. SoftBank finally succeeded in its tender offer for an estimated 15 percent stake in Uber. Fosun Group, which owns Club Med, invested $153 million in new capital for ... https://www.google.com/news
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Fortune Yes, Uber Expects New Year's Eve Surge Pricing. Here's What to Expect Fortune As New Year's Eve approaches, ride-hailing leader Uber is reminding riders that surge pricing will indeed be in effect. In previous years some customers have voiced anger over the high price of their New Year's Eve ride. Surge or dynamic pricing are ... This Is the Most Expensive Time to Call an Uber on New Year's EveTravel+Leisure Brace for hefty Uber surcharge on New Year's EveFin24 Safe ride home: Law firm offers free UBER, Taxi or Lyft rides on NYEKTRK-TV 9news.com.au -The Australian Financial Review -Narcity all 26 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Business Insider Uber Q3 financials leaked: Here's how much the company made ... Business Insider Uber plans to go public by 2019 — here's a look at where its financials are at now, according to a recent leak to The Wall Street Journal. and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Recode Recode Daily: SoftBank has acquired 15 percent of Uber — what happens next? Recode In a major victory for both companies, SoftBank has successfully acquired 15 percent of Uber at a valuation of $48 billion — that's down 30 percent from its most recent valuation of $70 billion. Recode analyzes the far-reaching consequences of the ... https://www.google.com/news