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The Register Firemen fund sues Uber for dousing shares with gas, tossing in a match The Register Uber's wild ride-sharing past has returned to haunt the biz in the form of yet another lawsuit in the US. On Tuesday, the Texas-based Irving Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund filed a complaint [PDF] against the app maker and its former CEO Travis ... Uber director Arianna Huffington succinctly explains the value of a healthy corporate cultureQuartz An investor is suing Uber, alleging that the company's value has plunged because of the scandalsBusiness Insider Uber Shareholder Sues Company, Ex-CEO Over Alleged FraudWall Street Journal (subscription) Bloomberg -The Hill all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber threatens to leave Quebec in protest at new rules for drivers The Guardian Last week, the Quebec government announced legislation that would require Uber drivers to undergo 35 hours of mandatory training – an amount in line with taxi drivers in the province – rather than the 20 hours currently demanded of them. The ... Uber threatens to quit Quebec over 'severe' new regulationsBBC News Uber is pulling out of Québec due to regulatory issuesTechCrunch Uber is leaving Quebec after tough new rules passedThe Verge Reuters -Engadget -Motherboard en_us all 47 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Uber director Arianna Huffington succinctly explains the value of a healthy corporate culture Quartz To explain how a healthy culture can help fix the problems at Uber, board member Arianna Huffington uses a corporal metaphor. “Culture is the immune system of the company,” Huffington said yesterday (Sept. 26) in New York at The CEO Initiative, ... An investor is suing Uber, alleging that the company's value has plunged because of the scandalsBusiness Insider Uber Shareholder Sues Company, Ex-CEO Over Alleged FraudWall Street Journal (subscription) Uber shareholder sues company and former CEO for fraudThe Hill all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber faces sex discrimination case in UK Financial Times Uber faces another legal battle in London after a female driver issued sex discrimination proceedings against the ride-hailing app, saying the way it operates puts women at risk. Uber is already fighting on multiple fronts in the UK, its most important ... Uber drivers will get a flat fee for every new pick up on Pool ridesRecode Uber Tells UK Officials That It Operates Just Like Every Other Local Taxi Firm Always HasFortune Uber sexism case: London-based female driver issues sex discrimination proceedings against taxi companyThe Independent Bloomberg -SFGate -Mac Rumors all 29 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber will now let you know when you're being a total jerk to your driver The Verge Uber is announcing a few notable changes today, starting with a new feature that allows drivers to offer an additional layer of feedback to unruly riders. Working off the assumption that no one likes IRL confrontation, drivers can now choose from a ... Uber will start paying drivers extra for UberPool tripsLos Angeles Times all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Tells UK Officials That It Operates Just Like Every Other Local Taxi Firm Always Has Fortune Uber will defend its business model at a British employment tribunal on Wednesday arguing its drivers are self-employed and work the same way as those at long-established local taxi firms, according to a court document. The U.S. firm is appealing ... Uber carries on fight against drivers' claimsEvening Standard Uber's Contrite Stance in London May Hint at a Fruitful New PathNew York Times Uber prices surge in Brighton amid sky-high demand at Labour conference – despite the fact the party keeps ...The Sun POPSUGAR all 46 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Register Why Uber isn't the poster child for capitalism you wanted The Register Comment Within minutes of Uber losing its licence to operate in London, Uber became a totemic icon of innovation and free enterprise market capitalism that was being crushed by vested interests in cahoots with bureaucrats. Boo to the corrupt, killjoy ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inc.com The "Wonderful Surprise" Uber's CEO Just Discovered 29 Days Into His Tenure Inc.com The opening slide of Uber's first pitch deck featured a Blackberry phone. The name was UberCab, and the big idea was a "next-generation car service." That was nine years ago. My Uber, how you've changed since 2008. Over the last several months, we've ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber chief weighs trip to London to lobby against ban Financial Times Mr Khosrowshahi, who is just three weeks into his new position, has had to quickly take on the role of chief diplomat at Uber, attempting to strike a more humble and conciliatory tone than his predecessor, the pugnacious Travis Kalanick, and trying to ... Uber faces serious charges – why is Khan offering an olive branch?The Guardian Who really are Uber's 40000 drivers and 3.5m users in London?Telegraph.co.uk Uber's New 'Good Cop' Tack Will Face Test in City TusslesAdAge.com Sky News -Evening Standard -Inc.com -Change.org all 289 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber faces serious charges – why is Khan offering an olive branch? The Guardian Dara Khosrowshahi became chief executive of Uber because his predecessor, Travis Kalanick, had become a liability. Uber's private equity backers knew there was little hope of getting the taxi service firm's shares listed on a stock market while ... Uber accuses TfL of 'not giving it a chance' to fix problemsFinancial Times The 5 things Uber needs to do in order to keep its licenceTelegraph.co.uk Uber Strikes Back With Fury - And Humility - At London's BanForbes Reuters UK -Ars Technica all 103 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Waymo clarifies it actually wants $1.8 billion from Uber TechCrunch Waymo's attorneys note that the $1.8 billion figure was calculated based on an estimate of “Uber's unjust enrichment from Uber's trade secret misappropriation.” Waymo continues that the damages are based on Uber's own profitability forecasts of ... Waymo to judge: We want Uber to pay “only” $1.86 billionArs Technica Alphabet says it wants $1.86 billion from Uber not $2.6 billionMarketWatch all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Waymo clarifies it actually wants $1.8 billion from Uber TechCrunch Waymo's attorneys note that the $1.8 billion figure was calculated based on an estimate of “Uber's unjust enrichment from Uber's trade secret misappropriation.” Waymo continues that the damages are based on Uber's own profitability forecasts of ... Waymo to judge: We want Uber to pay “only” $1.86 billionArs Technica Alphabet says it wants $1.86 billion from Uber not $2.6 billionMarketWatch all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Uber to deny it is part of the 'gig economy' while challenging landmark order to give drivers employment rights The Independent Written submissions seen by The Independent show that at Wednesday's Employment Appeal Tribunal hearing, Uber will also exploit the precedent set by Stringfellows when it won a court case against one of its lap dancers. The appeal comes as Uber also ... Uber rival's drivers are 'workers', employment tribunal rulesFinancial Times all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Don't knock Change.org's role in the Uber debate The Guardian Regarding Luke Samuel's letter (25 September) about Uber's petition, which the company started on Change.org, anyone can use Change.org to campaign about the issues that matter to them. That is the beauty of our platform: everyone has access. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Will the end of Uber in London make women more or less safe? The Guardian The decision by Transport for London (TfL) to revoke Uber's licence was taken in part because of concerns over safety, which sounds sensible enough, although not to the 750,000 people (and counting) who have signed a petition to urge TfL to reconsider. Uber accuses TfL of 'not giving it a chance' to fix problemsFinancial Times Uber helps those with mental health issues – what are they left with now?The Independent (blog) Uber challenger Via has been waiting months for a licence from Transport for London and is raring to launchCity A.M. Mirror.co.uk -Ars Technica -Fortune -Change.org all 130 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Evening Standard urged to declare Osborne's job with Uber shareholder The Guardian The Evening Standard should declare that George Osborne has a job with a major shareholder in Uber when the newspaper publishes articles about the taxi company, according to the chair of the National Union of Journalists' ethics council. The Evening ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber rolls Driver Destinations back from six to two daily in four major cities TechCrunch Uber has been steadily releasing a series of updates to its driver-side product as part of its '180 Days of Change' campaign, which kicked off with the introduction of in-app tipping. One of those changes, introduced in late August, allowed drivers to ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber rolls Driver Destinations back from six to two daily in four major cities TechCrunch Uber has been steadily releasing a series of updates to its driver-side product as part of its '180 Days of Change' campaign, which kicked off with the introduction of in-app tipping. One of those changes, introduced in late August, allowed drivers to ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber rival's drivers are 'workers', employment tribunal rules Financial Times Addison Lee, a rival to Uber, has suffered a legal blow after a London tribunal ruled that drivers for the company were “workers” owed holiday pay and the minimum wage. Addison Lee's defeat follows a similar case last year against Uber: drivers for ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune How Arianna Huffington Got Harvard's 'Gender Warrior' to Join Uber Fortune Huffington said she decide to try to convince Frei to take a full-time position with Uber after a PR crisis unfolded in real-time during a meeting between the two women. "I do not remember [which crisis] because as you may have heard, we've had many," ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber 'not clear' about TfL's concerns but vows to keep operating The Guardian Uber has adopted a more conciliatory tone since the decision was announced. Its new chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, wrote to staff on Friday confirming that the company would appeal against the ruling, which he claimed was based on past behaviour. Uber using aggressive tactics, says Sadiq KhanBBC News Uber launches effort to save crucial London marketFinancial Times Uber ban: Sadiq Khan implies he is not prepared to meet ride-sharing group over stripped taxi licenceThe Independent Metro -Daily Mail -Sky News -Change.org all 535 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times One surprise standout for Uber: Food delivery Economic Times By winning over restaurant owners like Gordon, Uber has barreled into the crowded, cutthroat space of food delivery. As its new chief executive, Dara Khosrowshahi, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the company with an eye toward an initial ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bangkok Post Cabbie and Uber driver in punch-up in Pattaya Bangkok Post CHON BURI: An Uber driver and a man believed to be a taxi driver traded punches in viral video clips said to be taken in the car park of a superstore in North Pattaya. The incident showcased the intense antagonism local cabbies feel for the drivers of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Uber flags down TfL nemesis lawyer to head up appeal against London ban Telegraph.co.uk Uber has hired top barrister Thomas de la Mare to lead the ride-hailing app's appeal against its London ban, picking a QC who has successfully fought Transport for London (TfL) before. The company, which on Friday received notice from the capital's ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber is not as popular as you might think The Guardian On Friday Uber was stripped of its licence to operate in London due to repeated infractions of regulations around safety (Uber loses licence to operate in London, 23 September). This follows the long-standing concerns about how Uber operates – its ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber