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Citizen Tips to keep you Uber safe this festive season Citizen The festive season has finally come, and as the holidays draw closer, many will be leaving their cars and opting for either the passenger's or backseat. Uber Africa spokesperson Samantha Allenberg offered driver and passenger safety tips to to ensure ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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South China Morning Post Uber secretly recorded phone calls with its employees without their permission, explosive letter claims South China Morning Post “Additionally, Uber violated California Penal Code Section 632, and likely the federal Wiretap Act, by improperly recording [redacted] call following allegations of sexual harassment by a former Uber employee. Uber did not tell the participants that ... Uber's Alleged Shady Tactics Detailed in Newly Revealed Letter From Ex-EmployeeNDTV Uber ex-manager reveals surveillance, data scraping tacticsThe Indian Express An inflammatory letter is shedding light on Uber's alleged misconductPittsburgh Post-Gazette CIOL -International Business Times UK all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/news -
TechCrunch Uber ride-hailing comes to BBM — because some people in the ... TechCrunch It's been some time since Uber made its full service available inside messaging apps — most notably Facebook Messenger — but now it is rolling out to another one, BBM, with an eye on emerging markets. BBM is virtually dead in Western markets ... Uber Ties Up With BBM Messenger on Ride BookingNDTV Uber brings ride-booking to BBMANI News Uber Now Allows Booking Rides Through BlackBerry MessengerLowyat.NET (blog) all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Daily Mail Ambulance rides drop as more people choose to take an UBER to the emergency room instead Daily Mail A new study has found that ambulance rides are decreasing, likely because some patients are taking Uber cars instead. Ambulance rides by population decreased an average of 7 per cent in cities when Uber's service was introduced, according to a study co ... Uber eats into ambulance usage in the USNew Atlas Study: More people choosing to call Uber instead of ambulanceFOX31 Denver Study: More people choose to call Uber instead of ambulanceWLS-TV WFLA -Atlanta Journal Constitution -CBS News all 21 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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South China Morning Post Uber: a no-Goa at Asia's tourist hotspots? South China Morning Post The timing wasn't right for ride sharing on the island,” an Uber spokesman said. “We are always ready to return.” Powell's experience illustrates how ride-hailing companies are still struggling to make an inroad into Asian holiday spots such as Phuket ... 'Tis the season for Uber surge pricing': Christmas revellers claim they've been charged up to 'TWELVE times' the ...Daily Mail Uber fares poorly in Japan as traditional taxis drive marketBusiness Day When are taxis cheaper than Uber?Mackay Daily Mercury Citizen -Daily Telegraph all 20 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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BGR Teslas used for commercial purposes like Uber are no longer welcome at Supercharger stations BGR As the number of Tesla vehicles on the road higher continues to grow, the wait time at many Supercharger stations across the world has gone up considerably. Tesla, to its credit, is fully aware of the problem and has committed significant amounts of ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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WLS-TV Study: More people choose to call Uber instead of ambulance WLS-TV FILE - In this Wednesday, March 15, 2017, file photo, an Uber car drives through LaGuardia Airport in New York. (Seth Wenig, File). WABC. Eyewitness News. Sunday, December 17, 2017 12:34PM. NEW YORK --. More people are choosing to call an Uber than to ... Study: Uber reduces ambulance usage nationwideAtlanta Journal Constitution Study: More people choosing to call Uber instead of ambulanceFOX31 Denver Study Finds More People Choose Uber For Hospital Trips Over An AmbulanceCBS Los Angeles all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Atlanta Journal Constitution Study: Uber reduces ambulance usage nationwide Atlanta Journal Constitution A study by a pair of university researchers has concluded that Uber and other ride-booking services have caused a drop in ambulance usage nationwide, The San Jose Mercury News reported. >> Read more trending news. A research paper released Wednesday is ... Study: More people choose to call Uber instead of ambulanceWLS-TV Study: More people choosing to call Uber instead of ambulanceFOX31 Denver all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Daily Mail Toronto man is charged nearly $20000 for a five-mile, 21-minute Uber ride as the company blames the error - which it ... Daily Mail Hisham Salama was charged $18,518.50 for a five-mile, 21-minute Uber ride. He has since been given a refund. A man was charged nearly $20,000 for a five-mile 21-minute Uber ride in Toronto. Hisham Salama visited a friend at Saint Joseph's Hospital on ... https://www.google.com/news
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Fin24 Uber data-scraping, surveillance detailed by ex-manager Fin24 San Francisco - Fresh details of Uber's alleged surveillance tactics - by humans and electronic means - and in particular its scraping of competitors' information from the internet have been revealed in a US court filing. Prosecutors involved in a ... Uber Ex-Manager Details Company's Alleged Surveillance TacticsFortune Uber used undercover agents, court letter saysBBC News Uber faces fresh claims over global spy tacticsFinancial Times The Guardian -TechCrunch -CNNMoney -Gizmodo all 141 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Daily Mail 'Tis the season for Uber surge pricing': Christmas revellers claim they've been charged up to 'TWELVE times' the ... Daily Mail It's traditionally the biggest party weekend of the year, as Christmas revellers all over the country hit the town. But some have been waking up with more than just a hangover, as Uber users have complained about having to pay significantly more than ... Uber struggles to make inroads in Japan as passengers are averse to taking riskThe Straits Times Analysis pinpoints surge limit when cabs become cheaper than UberNEWS.com.au When are taxis cheaper than Uber?Mackay Daily Mercury BuzzFeed News all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Liverpool Echo Could the future of Uber in Liverpool be in doubt? Liverpool Echo It follows a landmark ruling by Transport for London in September which deemed Uber unfit to run a taxi service in the capital and refused to renew its license - citing the firm's approach to reporting serious criminal offences and background checks on ... https://www.google.com/news
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Markets Insider Uber used former CIA officers posing as businessmen to collect trade secrets and other intel, explosive letter claims Markets Insider The so-called "Jacobs letter" was written by a lawyer for a former Uber intelligence manager, and it contains allegations that the company had internal teams tasked with bugging hotels, infiltrating sensitive WhatsApp groups, and obtaining trade ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Fortune Uber Driver Arrested for Alleged Rape of 16-Year-Old Passenger Fortune Police in a suburban area northeast of Atlanta have arrested 58-year-old Abdoulie Jagne on charges of raping a 16-year-old passenger. Gwinnett County law enforcement say the teen may not have been Jagne's only victim. According to Atlanta's Fox 5 ... Uber Driver Accused of Raping 16-Year-Old PassengerTIME Former Uber driver charged with rape to remain jailed without bond, police sayWSB Atlanta all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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TIME Uber Driver Accused of Raping 16-Year-Old Passenger TIME A Georgia Uber driver has been arrested on charges of raping a heavily intoxicated 16-year-old passenger, and authorities fear there may be other victims. Abdoulie Jagne, 58, drove a 16-year-old girl to an apartment complex outside Atlanta early Monday ... Uber driver accused of rape after passenger found with pants around her anklesMetro Uber driver accused of raping teen he drove home from barCBS News Uber driver accused of raping 16-year-old female passengerNew York Post BET -Atlanta Journal Constitution -WSB Atlanta all 45 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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MarketWatch Uber corporate espionage and bribery alleged in ex-employee's letter MarketWatch A federal judge made public late Friday a letter Uber Technologies Inc. had paid $7 million to keep quiet, laying out in detail the company's alleged corporate espionage program, including wiretapping, hacks, bribery and Central Intelligence Agency ... https://www.google.com/news
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Fortune Uber Ex-Manager Details Company's Alleged Surveillance Tactics Fortune Fresh details of Uber Technologies Inc.'s alleged surveillance tactics — by humans and electronic means — and in particular its scraping of competitors' information from the internet were revealed in a court filing. Prosecutors involved in a criminal ... Uber used 'undercover agents to steal trade secrets', letter unveiled in US court allegesThe Independent Uber used undercover agents, court letter saysBBC News Uber faces fresh claims over global spy tacticsFinancial Times Engadget -TechCrunch all 44 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Daily Mail Revealed: the late-night 'golden hour' when taxis become cheaper than Uber - and it could save you up to $40 on a ... Daily Mail They were the ride-sharing company that shook the taxi industry but now it seems the tables may have turned. While Uber is popular for their cheaper fares compared to many taxi companies in major cities across the country, there is a peak time where ... Uber surge pricing times for MelbourneHerald Sun all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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The Independent Uber used 'undercover agents to steal trade secrets', letter unveiled in US court alleges The Independent Uber used an undercover unit to steal trade secrets and wiretap executives at rival companies, a letter published by a US court has claimed. The 37-page document containing a slew of allegations is being used as evidence in the firm's $1.9bn (£1.4bn ... Uber Ex-Manager Details Company's Alleged Surveillance TacticsFortune Uber accused of espionage, bribery and hacking by former employeeTechCrunch Uber used undercover agents, court letter says - BBC NewsBBC News The Guardian -Financial Times -Engadget all 43 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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ZDNet Uber says data breach compromised 380K users in Singapore ZDNet Uber says an estimated 380,000 users in Singapore were impacted by the 2016 data breach that compromised 58 million accounts globally, but finds no incidents of fraud related to the attack. The ride-sharing operator posted a statement on its website ... 380000 Uber users hit in Singapore's largest data breachThe Straits Times Uber data breach affected 171000 Filipinos – NPCPhilippine Star Over 170000 Filipinos Affected by Uber Data BreachNews18 Washington Times -Inquirer.net -TODAYonline all 26 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Engadget Uber Eats offers insurance for its European couriers Engadget Uber Eats only just turned two years old, but like other "gig economy" businesses, it's facing scrutiny over how it classifies workers. In Europe, the company is partnering with Axa to offer couriers an insurance package that covers accidents ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Radio New Zealand My month as an Uber driver Radio New Zealand The plan was to drive for Uber and discover, first hand, what working in the 'gig economy' was really like – self-employed, a free agent with lots of flexibility and freedom. Uber, like Google, Facebook and Hoover has been verbified, a sign that a ... https://www.google.com/news
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Wall Street Journal Uber Hacked and Surveilled Rivals, Alleges Ex-Manager in Letter Wall Street Journal In June 2016, Uber Technologies Inc. contractors trained by the Central Intelligence Agency allegedly spied on another firm's executives and sent live video to then-Chief Executive Travis Kalanick in the company's “War Room.” That summer, an Uber ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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The Guardian Uber stole trade secrets, bribed foreign officials and spied on rivals, filing says The Guardian The details were outlined in a 37-page demand letter filed by the ex-Uber security manager Richard Jacobs, who left the company earlier this year. The document paints a picture of a team of employees dedicated to spying on rivals and “impeding” legal ... Bombshell Letter Exposes Uber's Corporate Spy TacticsForbes Here's the letter alleging Uber spied on individuals for competitive intelligenceRecode Uber Engaged in 'Illegal' Spying on Rivals, Ex-Employee SaysNew York Times The Verge -CNET -Ars Technica all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Chron.com Inflammatory letter sheds light on Uber's alleged misconduct Chron.com U.S. District Judge William Alsup, who is overseeing the Waymo-Uber case, took the unusual step of recommending that federal prosecutors consider a criminal probe, based on the evidence and testimony that he had reviewed long before he knew about ... and more » https://www.google.com/news