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Business Insider Uber to launch pet transportation option uberPet from Oct 20 The Straits Times SINGAPORE - Ride-hailing app Uber will launch a pet transportation option from this Friday (Oct 20), which allows customers to take their dogs, cats, and other animal companions along with them. Through uberPet, customers can request for an UberX car ... Uber launches new pet-friendly option for pet-owners in SingaporeBusiness Insider all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Legal Cheek (blog) First it was Uber drivers, now it's judges: Why does everyone want to be a worker? Legal Cheek (blog) Worker status is the ultimate prize in two bizarrely similar cases currently running the gauntlet of the UK courts. One involves Uber drivers and the other is about our esteemed judges. Everyone is familiar with the headline-grabbing case against gig ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Rivals fear Uber effect as London licence applications stall Financial Times Two rivals of Uber, the car-hailing app, said their applications to operate in London had stalled as officials consider the future of the industry in the city. Via and Taxify both said they had applied for licences from Transport for London in April ... Lab Report: Will London's Old-School Cabbies Beat Uber?CityLab Khan's Uber ban UNDER THREAT: Drivers can just register at deregulated WolverhamptonExpress.co.uk Uber loses another senior figure as European policy chief quitsThe Star Online Intelligent Transport (press release) (blog) -FleetNews -The Sun all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Honeymoon's Over? GM Cruise Said To Turn To Uber As Lyft Alliance Cools Forbes In the latest twist, General Motors' relationship with Lyft is said to have chilled to the point that it's making overtures rival to ride-hailing service Uber. The biggest U.S. automaker is discussing a plan to put autonomous vehicles developed by its ... GM may bring its self-driving Cruise program to UberEngadget all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider UK An Uber executive's lawyer invoked LeBron James when asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit from a woman who was ... Business Insider UK Emil Michael, Uber's former senior vice president of business who resigned in June, asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit against him on Monday. And on Wednesday, the judge granted him the request. The documents asking for dismissal were filed in the US ... A former Uber exec has filed to dismiss a case related to a rape incident in IndiaRecode all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Former Uber Executive Is Dropped From Privacy Lawsuit Wall Street Journal Uber Technologies Inc.'s former chief business officer, Emil Michael, was dropped as a defendant in a lawsuit that alleges top Uber executives invaded the privacy of a woman raped by a driver in India. The plaintiff on Wednesday dismissed Mr. Michael ... Lawsuit dismissed against ex-Uber exec Emil MichaelAxios all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Toronto Star Why I like taxis better than Uber: Teitel Toronto Star The article also predictably includes what is presumably a not-so-veiled dig at the popular and controversial ride-hailing service, Uber. In the words of Beck operations manager Kristine Hubbard, who is quoted throughout the piece, “We see ourselves as ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget GM may bring its self-driving Cruise program to Uber Engadget There's been no public announcement of a failed partnership between Lyft and General Motors, nor has there been a press release detailing a new connection between the automaker and Uber. The Information notes that Lyft has launched its own self-driving ... GM Said to Be in Discussions with Uber Over Self-Driving VehiclesTheStreet.com Cruise Automation reported to be in talks with UberSeeking Alpha all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Tribune Ride-sharing services like Uber cutting into public transit use in Chicago, elsewhere: study Chicago Tribune Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are cutting into public transit use in cities like Chicago, according to a new study. The study by the University of California-Davis Institute of Transportation Studies found that after adopting ride-sharing ... No, Lyft and Uber probably won't solve urban road congestionQuartz Uber causes controversy in PotsdamWatertownDailyTimes.com Uber ridesharing services coming to Traverse CityMLive.com Traverse City Record Eagle -Seven Days -DNAinfo all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inc.com Uber Built a Fake City in Pittsburgh to Test Its Self-Driving Cars Inc.com Uber is testing its self-driving cars in a fake city it built in Pittsburgh called the ALMONO. The fake city has a giant roundabout, fake cars, and roaming mannequins that jump out into the street without warning. Uber also uses the ALMONO to train ... Uber Built a Miniature Fake City in Pittsburgh to Test Self-Driving CarsThe Drive all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Easterneye (press release) Meru attacks Ola and Uber Easterneye (press release) AN Indian taxi company has stepped up its legal challenge against local competitor Ola and US rival Uber, alleging the firms are abusing their market position, and claiming that planned investments in both by Japan's SoftBank underscore its view. The ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CityLab Lab Report: Will London's Old-School Cabbies Beat Uber? CityLab Taxi wars: The more than 40,000 Uber drivers in London are still allowed to drive—for now—as an appeals process plays out over the city's surprise decision not to renew Uber's license. But greater questions loom about the cultural battle stewing ... Used market won't be flooded in wake of Uber London licence lossFleetNews all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CityLab Lab Report: Will London's Old-School Cabbies Beat Uber? CityLab Taxi wars: The more than 40,000 Uber drivers in London are still allowed to drive—for now—as an appeals process plays out over the city's surprise decision not to renew Uber's license. But greater questions loom about the cultural battle stewing ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber built a fake city in Pittsburgh with roaming mannequins to test its self-driving cars Business Insider ALMONO measures 11,000 square-feet, but Uber has asked the Hazelwood zoning board for permission to expand the city an additional 13,000 square-feet. The request shows the vital role the track plays in not only preparing self-driving cars to enter the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Alphr An electric jet startup hopes to become the Uber of the skies Alphr One day catching a flight might be as easy as ordering an Uber, apparently. This is according to the head of a company hoping to raise millions of dollars of investment into their self-flying electric planes, though, so I guess they would say that. The ... Electric jet startup could become 'Uber in the sky'Daily Mail all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

FleetNews Used market won't be flooded in wake of Uber London licence loss FleetNews Cap HPI is not predicting residual value (RV) fluctuations in the premium saloon sector in the UK as a result of Transport for London (TfL) ending Uber's operating licence in London. TfL's decision prompted fears thousands of premium saloons might ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

FleetNews Uber Loses Another Senior Figure as European Policy Chief Quits NDTV Uber's European policy chief Christopher Burghardt is quitting to join the electric vehicle charging network company Chargepoint, the companies said on Tuesday, becoming latest senior figure to leave the taxi app. Burghardt, the head of policy for ... Used market won't be flooded in wake of Uber London licence lossFleetNews all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Ex-Uber exec files to dismiss case against him related to rape incident in India Economic Times When it comes to intrusion into private affairs, Michael claims in the document that the lawsuit does not allege that he had anything to do with obtaining the medical records. It only mentions Uber's former APAC head Eric Alexander. In June 2017 ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Washington Post In London, black cabs win a battle against Uber. But is the war over? Washington Post In London, the ride-sharing company Uber, employing tens of thousands of gig-working immigrants in humming Japanese hybrids, finds itself in a high-stakes brawl with the long-established cabbie business, whose iconic black taxis are operated by ... 'Londoners could end up paying £90m per year on black taxis if Uber appeal fails,' warn ToriesEvening Standard Londoners Could Spend an Extra £90 Million a Year of Uber's Licence Appeal Fails, Say ToriesGizmodo UK (blog) all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber: let the venture capitalists beware Financial Times First, Uber operates at a huge loss, funded by the venture capitalists who hope/expect that its penetration of the market will, at the end of the day, bring profits. If profits do eventually arrive, Uber may have “seen off” the black cab trade in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MLive.com Uber ridesharing services coming to Traverse City MLive.com TRAVERSE CITY, MI - Uber, the app-based ride-hailing service, announced it will begin offering "UberX," the company's ridesharing product, and "UberXL," an option for larger groups up to six riders, in the Traverse City area. "We know local residents ... Uber to launch in Traverse CityUpNorthLive.com Uber expanding service to Northern MichiganWDIV Detroit Uber Launches in Traverse City9&10 News all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Barry Diller says he will not take independent chairman role at Uber Recode Barry Diller, a prominent media executive and a mentor to Uber's new CEO, said Tuesday that he would not serve as the first independent chairman of the company's board. Diller told Recode in a brief interview that he was not interested in the job. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz No, Lyft and Uber probably won't solve urban road congestion Quartz According to a working paper by researchers at Institute of Transportation at University of California, Davis, use of transportation modes that would reduce air pollution have declined in cities with heavy usage of the ride-sharing apps. Based on ... Who Are Uber's Biggest Competitors?Nasdaq For now, Uber is a college football player's best way to make money without the NCAA interferingThe Comeback STUDY: Apps like Uber and Lyft create traffic congestionThe Weather Network US (blog) all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Futurism Uber Users in Dubai Can Now Choose to Ride in a Tesla Futurism Uber, Tesla, and the Dubai Taxi Corporation have teamed up to bring Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles to the city's ride-sharing service. Over the next two years, an additional 150 Tesla vehicles will join the initial fleet of 50. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber European policy chief quits to go electric with ChargePoint Financial Times Christopher Burghardt's departure comes after Uber lost a swath of executives in the US, as well as its northern European markets head Jo Bertram, and just as the company faces a potential ban in London after the regulator Transport for London refused ... ChargePoint hires Uber EMEA policy chief as its top Europe execCNBC Uber hit by another senior executive departureProactive Investors UK Uber loses another senior exec as its European policy chief resigns: ReportBNN Business Insider -City A.M. -WHTC all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber