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SFGate Uber, Lyft reduce transit use, increase vehicle miles, report says SFGate •Urban Americans use ride-hailing much more than those in the suburbs. While 29 percent of city dwellers surveyed use Uber and Lyft, only 7 percent of suburban respondents do so in their hometown. Another 7 percent of suburbanites use the services when ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

HuffPost UK Public Love Of Uber Could Override Concern For Workers' Rights, Warns Jobs Tsar HuffPost UK Public Love Of Uber Could Override Concern For Workers' Rights, Warns Jobs Tsar. Rules over minimum wage and holiday pay could become 'price worth paying'. 11/10/2017 13:22. George Bowden Reporter, HuffPost UK. PA Wire/PA Images. Public love of ... Uber 'can see path forward'Easterneye (press release) Uber and Deliveroo get a gig economy rights grillingTechCrunch Uber says UK National Insurance contributions would cost tens of millions of poundsThe Star Online all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber and the corporate capture of e-petitions Red Pepper Uber's huge online petition, hosted by Change.org, protested the removal of its London licence for refusal to comply with safety concerns. At first glance, the petition looked like an emphatic show of support by citizens for a cab company popular for ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Deal of the Week: Is Uber a Steal or a Mess? Bloomberg Uber's a steal. Uber's in turmoil. SoftBank wants to buy a huge stake in Uber. Benchmark, Uber's largest shareholder, wants to sell to SoftBank. Wait, Benchmark doesn't want to sell to SoftBank. There are so many questions about Uber, its valuation ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Uber insiders describe culture of rule-breaking that comes from the top The Independent Shortly after taking over Uber in September, Dara Khosrowshahi told employees to brace for a painful six months. US officials are looking into possible bribes, illicit software, questionable pricing schemes and theft of a competitor's intellectual ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber is now facing at least five criminal probes by US authorities Fast Company Previously it was known that Uber was facing three criminal probes in the U.S., Bloomberg reports. The probes are exploring the company's use of potentially illicit software and bribing overseas officials in Malaysia. But now, Bloomberg says they've ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Ola raises $1.1B led by Tencent to fuel battle with Uber in India TechCrunch It's been a long while coming but Uber's chief rival in India is finally raising a big round, and joining the billion-dollar round club at the same time. Ola today announced that it has closed $1.1 billion in fresh financing. That's the largest funding ... Uber's biggest rival in India just got $1.1 billion from Tencent, SoftBank, valuing company around $7 billionCNBC Ola gets $1.1 billion war chest as it battles UberThe Hindu Indian cab app Ola raises $1.1bn from Tencent and Softbank as competition with Uber steps upThe Drum The Independent -Business Insider UK -Wall Street Journal all 49 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sun Uber driver charged with sexually assaulting passenger is cleared by jury The Sun An Uber driver charged with sexually assaulting a passenger was cleared by a jury yesterday. Andrew Aluge, 46, was accused of stroking the young woman's leg and saying: "Stay in the car. I'll make you feel good." Andrew Aluge was found not guilty after ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz How Uber gamified work Quartz If you haven't already, it's worth trying out “The Uber Game” from the Financial Times, which simulates what it's like to be an Uber driver. It's a choose-your-own-adventure story for the “gig” economy, where you're the Uber driver and every choice ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Execs From Uber and Wells Fargo: This Is the Most Important Thing To Do After a Crisis Fortune Starting a new job is never easy. But in January when Liane Hornsey stepped into her new gig as SVP and chief human resources officer at Uber—a company quietly nearing a self-inflicted catastrophe—she had it tougher than most. Speaking in a Tuesday ... Uber's sexism scandal is being made into a Hollywood movieTelegraph.co.uk A movie about former Uber engineer Susan Fowler is reportedly being shopped aroundTechCrunch War of words: Uber whistleblower and company HR chief clash onlineThe Mercury News Gizmodo -Business Insider -The Daily Caller all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber and Deliveroo get a gig economy rights grilling TechCrunch Uber and Deliveroo execs faced questions from a UK parliamentary committee today as the government continues to deliberate on changes to employment law to account for the rise of gig economy work facilitated by tech platforms. Ride-hailing giant Uber ... We don't know if our drivers get the minimum wage, Uber chiefs tell MPs: Executive admits firm does not take costs ...Daily Mail Uber says UK National Insurance contributions would cost tens of millions of poundsThe Star Online all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Arianna Huffington on Uber: We Should Have Moved Faster Fortune Maybe not, but Arianna Huffington, speaking at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington D.C. Tuesday morning, says the company's founder and former chief—who still serves on the ride-hailing start-up's board—didn't do Uber any favors by ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Snapchat Context Cards let you book an Uber to anyone on your friends list The Independent Snapchat has just unveiled Context Cards, a big feature that could completely transform the way people use the picture-sharing app. They're essentially adverts, which are designed to display information about businesses, venues and places, and make it ... Snapchat will now let you book an Uber and read TripAdvisor reviewsTelegraph.co.uk Snapchat now lets you book Uber ridesCNNMoney Meet Snapchat's latest feature: Context Cards adds Uber ordering, Tripadvisor reviews and moreCity A.M. Reuters -Variety -Elite Daily -Variety all 71 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Uber's sexism scandal is being made into a Hollywood movie Telegraph.co.uk The scandal that led to the resignation of Uber's chief executive is set to become a new Hollywood film by Oscar-nominated writer Allison Schroeder. The drama, which has the working title Disruptors, is based on the life story of Susan Fowler, the Uber ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Uber says UK National Insurance contributions would cost millions ... The Independent Uber said on Tuesday that paying National Insurance contributions for its British drivers would add tens of millions of pounds to the taxi app's costs were they to ... Uber has said classing its British drivers as employees would cost the company 'tens of millions of pounds' in ...Mirror.co.uk Uber's app will stop UK drivers working excessive hoursEngadget Uber Would 'Exert More Control' Over Drivers If UK Law ChangesBloomberg Financial Times -Evening Standard -City A.M. all 40 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Uber says it would cost millions to give drivers workers' rights The Independent Uber said on Tuesday that treating its British drivers as workers, entitling them to rights such as the minimum wage and holiday pay, would add tens of millions of pounds to the taxi app's costs. Uber currently classifies its around 50,000 drivers in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mirror.co.uk Uber says giving UK drivers workers rights would cost 'tens of millions' of pounds Mirror.co.uk Uber said that treating its British drivers as workers, entitling them to rights such as the minimum wage and holiday pay, would add tens of millions of pounds to the app's costs. The taxi-app currently classifies its around 50,000 drivers in Britain ... Uber says giving UK drivers worker rights would cost tens of millions of poundsReuters Uber says UK driver reclassification would cost "tens of millions"Seeking Alpha all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Uber says giving UK drivers worker rights would cost tens of millions of pounds Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Uber said on Tuesday that treating its British drivers as workers, entitling them to rights such as the minimum wage and holiday pay, would add tens of millions of pounds to the taxi app's costs. Uber currently classifies its around ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber riders in Dubai can now select electric-powered Tesla CNBC Uber is offering its customers the option to ride in one of 50 new Tesla electric-powered vehicles in Dubai, where large gas-guzzling sedans and luxury sports cars dominate the emirate's six-lane highways. A man holds an Apple iPad Mini as he uses Uber ... Uber to Roll Out Tesla Cars in Dubai on TuesdayAl-Bawaba all 99 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Ola is stocking up its war chest in India while Uber struggles with its worst nightmare Quartz Ola has just landed some serious firepower to take on Uber in one of Asia's most closely fought ride-hailing markets. Bengaluru-based Ola has raised $400 million (Rs2,612 crore) from Chinese internet giant Tencent, according to a Sept. 20 filing with ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Deadline Bart & Fleming: Timely Uber Sexism Movie Package Reminds Of Harvey Weinstein Mess Deadline FLEMING: It might be too on the nose for Hollywood to give movie treatment to the stunning downfall of Harvey Weinstein, but how's this for a fortuitously timed movie package just now being shopped? Remember Susan Fowler, the Uber engineer whose blog ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sun Uber driver 'sexually assaulted a woman' and told her to 'stay in the car' in South London The Sun AN Uber driver sexually assaulted a passenger, telling her: “Stay in the car. I'll make you feel good,” a court heard. The young woman says she had fallen asleep and woke to find Andrew Aluge, 46, “stroking and caressing” her leg. Andrew Aluge denies ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber's head of HR says she never met with Susan Fowler, the woman whose blog post exposed the company Business Insider Hornsey joined Uber as the new HR boss in January. This was a month after Uber Fowler left the company to work at Stripe and a month before Fowler would write the now-famous blog post detailing the sexual harassment and sexism she alleged she ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Tribune Uber reaches $20 million settlement in class-action lawsuit over text messages Chicago Tribune The lawsuit claims Vergara received at least eight unsolicited text messages with different confirmation numbers to register for the rideshare service, even though she had never used Uber and had never tried to download the Uber app. The case was ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times SoftBank deal with Uber encounters delay - Financial Times Financial Times SoftBank's plans to invest up to $10bn Uber have come up against a potential obstruction as major shareholders in the ride-hailing service threaten to maintain ... FT: SoftBank's Uber investment hits new snag - SoftBank Group ...Seeking Alpha all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber