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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 -
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
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Bloomberg Tesla Tells New Taxi, Uber Drivers Not to Use Its Superchargers Bloomberg Professional drivers looking to buy a Tesla to shuttle paying customers around should consider this: After Friday, vehicles used for commercial purposes won't be allowed to use the company's Superchargers anymore, according to an updated policy. The ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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The Guardian Local buses could be replaced by Uber-style services, says Grayling The Guardian Local buses could be replaced by “Uber-style” rides, the transport secretary has said, sparking a backlash from Labour, trade unions and campaigners. Chris Grayling told local government leaders that the future of local buses was a more bespoke service ... https://www.google.com/news
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Washington Post Uber driver charged with raping 16-year-old passenger Washington Post Police were called to an apartment complex outside Atlanta in the dark hours of Monday morning to find an extremely intoxicated 16-year-old girl with her pants around her ankles, they said. She told Gwinnett County police officers that her Uber driver ... 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 charged in rape of 16-year-old girlAtlanta Journal Constitution BET -KGNS.tv all 33 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Embraer, Uber eye 2024 for vertical takeoff partnership: CEO - BNN
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BNN Embraer, Uber eye 2024 for vertical takeoff partnership: CEO BNN SAO PAULO — A partnership that Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (ERJ.N) has struck with U.S. ride-hailing application Uber Technologies Inc will launch its first test flight in 2020, and aims to start commercial service in 2024, an executive said on ... and more » https://www.google.com/news -
CNBC When Uber comes to town, fewer people take ambulance rides CNBC The number of people using ambulances dropped "substantially" in hundreds of U.S. cities after Uber introduced its ride-hailing service to those locales, new research has found. The findings suggest that UberX's entry into a city can decrease ... People are using Uber instead of ambulancesMashable Ambulance Use Drops as Uber's Popularity Grows: StudyNBC 10 Philadelphia Ambulance use drops in cities with Uber, study showsAutoblog (blog) Reason (blog) -NECN all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Motherboard Uber Asked LA Mayor to Vouch for the Safety of its Still-Hypothetical Flying Taxis Motherboard “We have included a section for questions we believe the Mayor could likely receive following the announcement,” Sarah Ashton, a spokesperson for Uber's policy team, said in an email, referencing the FAQ, to Garcetti's communications staff. The email ... https://www.google.com/news
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Men's Health People Are Taking Ubers to the Hospital Instead of Ambulances Nowadays Men's Health People Are Taking Ubers to the Hospital Instead of Ambulances Nowadays. New research out of the University of Kansas found ambulance use has dropped at least 7 percent. By Danielle Zickl December 15, 2017. people are taking Ubers to hospital. Getty ... People are using Uber instead of ambulancesMashable Ambulance Use Drops as Uber's Popularity Grows: StudyNBC 10 Philadelphia Uber or Ambulance? Study Shows New Trend in Emergency TransportationNBC Boston Reason (blog) -Government Technology all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Metro Uber driver accused of rape after passenger found with pants around her ankles Metro Abdoulie Jagne, 58, of Georgia in Atlanta, had worked for the company for a couple of months and has since been banned from working for them. A suicide survivor who shot herself in the head now helps others to beat the stigma Woman who survived suicide ... Uber driver accused of raping teen he drove home from barCBS News Uber driver charged in rape of 16-year-old girlAtlanta Journal Constitution Uber driver raped 16-year-old girl, authorities sayFox News WSB Atlanta -Vanguard -WYFF Greenville all 20 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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CBS News Uber driver accused of raping teen he drove home from bar CBS News NORCROSS, Ga. -- Detectives outside Atlanta are investigating a case of alleged rape involving a 16-year-old girl and an Uber driver. Gwinnett County police spokeswoman Michele Pihera says the incident occurred early Monday in Gwinnett County. Officers ... Uber driver accused of rape after passenger found with pants around her anklesMetro Uber driver charged in rape of 16-year-old girlAtlanta Journal Constitution Uber driver accused of raping 16-year-old, police sayWYFF Greenville Fox News -WSB Atlanta -Vanguard all 20 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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TechCrunch Uber Eats couriers in Europe to be offered free accident and ... TechCrunch Uber has announced it's launching a free insurance package for independent couriers delivering food for its Uber Eats business in nine European markets. It says all couriers with an active account in the covered markets will be able to take up the ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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The Independent Uber Eats offers food-delivery drivers insurance in Europe The Independent Uber's food-delivery business will begin offering an insurance package to its couriers in Europe, a move to address the conditions of “gig economy” workers. Riders for food-delivery companies such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo are typically self-employed ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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CNBC Early Uber investor Pishevar is leaving Sherpa Capital after sexual misconduct claims CNBC Silicon Valley investor Shervin Pishevar, known for his early bet on Uber Technologies, said on Thursday that he would sever ties with his venture capital company, Sherpa Capital, after being accused of sexual misconduct. Hyperloop One co-founder ... Uber investor Shervin Pishevar resigns from Sherpa CapitalTechCrunch Uber Investor Shervin Pishevar Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple WomenBloomberg all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Daily Mail Georgia Uber driver, 58, charged with 'raping a 16-year-old passenger after the teen was found calling for help ... Daily Mail Georgia Uber driver, 58, charged with 'raping a 16-year-old passenger after the teen was found calling for help - with her pants still round her ankles'. Abdoulie Jagne, 58, of College Park, Gwinnet County, was arrested for rape; Cops were called after ... https://www.google.com/news
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Metro Hacker got details of 165000 people from sites including Uber and Groupon Metro A cybercriminal has admitted hacking companies including Uber, Sainsbury's and Groupon in order to sell users' personal data on the dark web. Grant West, 25, got hold of the details of 165,000 customers of the online takeaway service Just Eat over a ... https://www.google.com/news
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The Mercury News Uber investor Shervin Pishevar resigns from VC firm amid sexual misconduct allegations The Mercury News SAN FRANCISCO — Shervin Pishevar, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual harassment and misconduct, said Thursday he was resigning from the venture capital firm he co-founded. Earlier this month, Pishevar took a leave of absence from his two ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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TechCrunch Uber investor Shervin Pishevar resigns from Sherpa Capital TechCrunch Hyperloop One co-founder and early Uber investor Shervin Pishevar has announced his resignation from Sherpa Capital, the venture capital firm he co-founded, following sexual misconduct allegations. “I have decided on my own accord to end my association ... https://www.google.com/news
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The Verge Uber is being investigated for criminal behavior, Justice Department confirms The Verge The US Department of Justice confirmed that it is investigating Uber, according to a letter submitted to a judge overseeing Alphabet's lawsuit against the ride-hail firm. It is the first official confirmation that federal prosecutors are probing Uber's ... US criminal probe is latest in string of bad news for UberWashington Post Investor Sues Uber Over the Acquisition That Triggered Waymo's LawsuitThe Drive DOJ confirms criminal investigation into Uber vs. WaymoEngadget Ars Technica -Bloomberg all 66 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Forbes Why Can't Uber Make Money? Forbes To understand why, it is useful to assess Uber's business model in the context of the history of the taxi industry. Shortly after launching an app-hailing black car limo service in San Francisco in 2010, Uber founders Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick ... Let's Uber. I'll Call a Lyft.Slate Magazine Has Uber Waited too Long to Go Public?Investorplace.com all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Yahoo Finance Former Facebook exec Chamath Palihapitiya: Uber is 'the great ... Yahoo Finance Over the course of 2017, Uber went from one of the most admired companies in Silicon Valley to one of the most vilified. Many executive heads have rolled including former CEO Travis Kalanick. The wave of scandal and controversy that washed over Uber ... Former Facebook exec says social media is ripping apart societyThe Verge all 82 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Bloomberg How Uber and Its Rivals Are Beating the Middle East's Most Notorious Traffic Bloomberg Late to a meeting on the other side of Cairo, student Abdel-Kader Shehade opted for the fastest ride-hailing service in town: Careem Scooter. “It was like the traffic jam didn't exist,” said the 19-year-old, whose trip took a fraction of the usual time ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Why Can't Uber Make Money? ForbesView the full article