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Recode The Uber civil war is now a PR battle Recode The characters include Uber co-founder and director Garrett Camp; Kalanick BFF and investor Shervin Pishevar; the (mostly) boys of Benchmark, who write as one; and the board members of Uber who aren't suing each other, who also write as one but are ... Travis Kalanick hits back at Benchmark Capital over Uber lawsuitFinancial Times Former Uber CEO claims lawsuit against him is 'shameful'The Verge For Uber, a Quiet Investor Becomes a Sudden ThornNew York Times Fortune -CNBC -City A.M. -IEEE Spectrum all 80 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Death Arbitrage and Uber Battles Bloomberg We talked a while back about Donald F. "Jay" Lathen Jr., a former Lehman and Citigroup investment banker who was laid off in September 2008, kicked around for a while, and in 2009 "discovered survivor's option bonds." A survivor's option bond (or ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sun Uber customers warned about smartphone virus that could steal their bank card information The Sun Kaspersky Labs told the Sun Online that Uber users are "at risk" of malware dubbed Faketoken, which disguises itself in games and imitates Adobe Flash Player. Victims might have clicked on what appears to be a prompt to update their Flash plugin while ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Get Surrey Uber slams unlicensed pick-ups and backs legal action over driver found guilty of "illegally plying for hire" in ... Get Surrey Following Ifran Hamid Hussain's conviction this week, Uber has slammed illegal pick ups and warned drivers would be barred for any such activity. An Uber spokesman said: "In the UK, all private hire trips must be pre-booked through an operator. Uber driver fined for illegal job in GuildfordEagle Radio all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Travis Kalanick hits back at Benchmark Capital over Uber lawsuit Financial Times Former Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick has fired back at Benchmark, arguing that the venture capital firm is mounting a “public and personal attack” on him with its lawsuit designed to remove him from the board. In a filing published late on ... The Uber civil war is now a PR battleRecode Former Uber CEO claims lawsuit against him is 'shameful'The Verge Travis Kalanick Calls Uber Investor's Lawsuit Against Him a 'Public and Personal Attack'Fortune City A.M. -New York Times -IEEE Spectrum -Axios all 77 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Daily briefing: Second Spain attack thwarted, Uber share sale, US markets plunge Financial Times Spanish police have killed five people in a counter-terror operation to stop what they said was a second attempted terrorist attack. The counter-raid in Cambrils, south-west of Barcelona, came just hours after a deadly van attack on pedestrians in ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Sun-Times Uber, Lyft to refund customers following CTA chaos Chicago Sun-Times Uber and Lyft have decided to refund customers who were thumped with huge surge pricing fees Tuesday morning when hordes of CTA passengers turned to the popular ride-sharing services because train lines on the North Side came to a grinding halt ... Uber, Lyft refunding riders for surge pricing during CTA emergencyWLS-TV Uber And Lyft Giving Refunds For Surge Pricing During CTA StoppageDNAinfo all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber says it will continue to ban white supremacists from its platform The Verge Uber sent a message to drivers and company employees earlier today condemning the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia and pledging to ban white supremacists and other members of hate groups from its platform. “There is simply no place for this type ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Uber avoids costly price-fixing court fight in legal triumph for Silicon Valley tech companies The Independent An unhappy Uber customer's lawsuit alleging price-fixing has been diverted from a court battle, a victory for both the ride-hailing giant and for tech companies hoping to enforce the fine print of service agreements. The argument underpinning the ... Uber crafts share sale plan to prop up valuationFinancial Times Four key questions that will shape the outcome of Uber's latest financial messRecode Uber Wins Ruling in Bid to Keep Price-Fix Suit Out of CourtBloomberg Reuters -Irish Times -Wall Street Journal (subscription) -IEEE Spectrum all 56 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Jackson Clarion Ledger Uber in Utica? Ride-share company goes statewide in Mississippi Jackson Clarion Ledger Uber has announced it will expand statewide in Mississippi, starting Friday. The ride-sharing company currently operates in the Metro-Jackson area, the Gulfport-Biloxi area, and in the areas around Hattiesburg and Oxford. Those service areas were ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Pitchfork Nathan Fielder Plots to Take Down Uber in New “Nathan For You” Trailer: Watch Pitchfork Nathan Fielder's Comedy Central series “Nathan for You” recently announced it would be returning for a fourth season. Now, the network has shared a new trailer giving viewers a look at some of the different endeavors and business ventures Nathan will ... 'Nathan For You' Season 4 Trailer Has Smuggled Chili, Uber/Taxi WarRollingStone.com Nathan Fielder Attempts to Destroy Uber in the Season 4 'Nathan for You' TrailerSplitsider Nathan For You season 4 trailer: Nathan tries to take down Uber, promotes 'asexual computer repair'EW.com (blog) seattlepi.com all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Can Didi out-network Uber to win the global ridesharing market? TechCrunch Lately, news from the ridesharing industry seems to come in one of two flavors. There's salacious coverage of the ongoing cultural and leadership woes of the industry's current (and perhaps temporary) reigning champion, Uber. Meanwhile, every month or ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Here's What Was Said When Some Uber Drivers Were Asked To Reveal Most Intense Pick-Ups Forbes An Uber Technologies Inc. car service driver uses a navigation app on his smartphone while driving in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. Malaysia's second-quarter gross domestic product figures are scheduled to be released on Aug. 12. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Says It's Sorry Over 'Misunderstanding' in the Philippines Fortune The Philippine transport regulator stood by its one-month suspension of Uber Technologies on Wednesday, despite its apology for a "misunderstanding" in failing to heed a directive to stop accepting new driver applications. Members of the Land ... Uber offers to pay P10M to lift suspensionABS-CBN News Uber offers to pay P10-M fine instead of serving suspensionInquirer.net Uber alternative Arcade City 'forgives' LTFRB for shutdown orderRappler Philippine Star -Khaleej Times -Yahoo7 News all 41 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Cosmopolitan.com Uber's new features mean using the app will cost you more money Cosmopolitan.com The new update will come with several additional features, and will be released to UK-based Uber users on Tuesday next week (August 22nd). One feature that's been added is the option for passengers to tip their drivers, something which has been ... Here's What Was Said When Some Uber Drivers Were Asked To Reveal Most Intense Pick-UpsForbes Uber to rollout in-app chat feature where riders can inform drivers via textMoneycontrol.com Uber adds in-app chat feature between riders and driversJakarta Post Pedestrian TV all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Evening Standard A Level results day joy for A* Uber driver's daughter as she wins spot at top London university Evening Standard The daughter of an Uber driver from one of the poorest areas in the country has won a place at one of the top universities. Saadia Sajid will study law at the London School of Economics after she scored top marks her A Levels. The 18 year old got an A ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

IT PRO Uber submits to privacy audits for 20 years IT PRO Uber is to face 20 years of privacy audits after settling Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaints that it deceived customers and didn't protect their personal data securely enough. The ride-hailing firm has agreed to roll out a privacy programme that ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber Gets a China Ride It Can't Cancel Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc. investors have a lot on their plate, from a leadership vacuum to scandals around gender discrimination. Now, a stodgy state-backed Chinese telecom operator has been added to the mix. Ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing, which counts ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber's new head of Asia is a former Goldman exec who once climbed Mount Everest TechCrunch Regular run-ins with government regulators and battles with well-funded local rivals have made Asia challenging terrain for Uber. The challenge is such that it's fitting that the U.S. ride-sharing giant has hired a man who once scaled the summit of ... Uber names new head of Asia Pacific development - Financial TimesFinancial Times 1Uber appoints Brooks Entwistle as chief business officer, Asia Pacific regionEconomic Times Uber Hires Ex-Goldman Banker to Fire Up Its Asian Business ...Bloomberg VCCircle all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber's new head of Asia is a former Goldman exec who once climbed Mount Everest TechCrunch Regular run-ins with government regulators and battles with well-funded local rivals have made Asia challenging terrain for Uber. The challenge is such that it's fitting that the U.S. ride-sharing giant has hired a man who once scaled the summit of ... Uber names new head of Asia Pacific developmentFinancial Times Uber Hires Ex-Goldman Banker to Fire Up Its Asian BusinessBloomberg all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber names new head of Asia Pacific development - Financial Times Financial Times He has scaled Everest but Brooks Entwhistle now faces a bigger challenge: building Uber's business in the region. Uber's new head of Asia is a former Goldman exec who once climbed Mount EverestTechCrunch Uber hires ex-Goldman banker to fire up its Asian businessLivemint all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ABS-CBN News Uber offers to pay P10M to lift suspension ABS-CBN News Uber drivers congregate outside the ride-hailing company's office to inquire on the suspension order from the LTFRB in Pasig City on Tuesday. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News. MANILA - Uber on Thursday offered to pay P10 million to lift its 1-month ... Uber offers to pay P10-M fine instead of serving suspensionInquirer.net Uber to give financial aid to its driversRappler Uber sorry for Philippines misunderstanding, but suspension standsThe Star Online Manila Bulletin -CNN Philippines all 32 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber crafts share sale plan to prop up valuation Financial Times Uber is planning a new round of fundraising that would at least match the $68bn peak valuation it reached before this year's round of scandals — though investors who take part would be able to buy into the ride hailing company at a lower overall price ... The judge in the Uber-Waymo case suggests Uber lawyers 'misled the court'CNBC Waymo Jury May Be Warned Uber Lawyers Didn't `Come Clean'Bloomberg Lawyers clash over an imaged hard drive as Waymo v. Uber hurtles toward trialArs Technica Markets Insider -The Independent -The Straits Times -IEEE Spectrum all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber is giving some drivers more control over where they drive The Verge Uber is testing a new feature that gives some of its drivers more of a say where they pick up and drop off passengers, according to Quartz. The ride-hail company is piloting something it calls a “drop-off area filter,” which would allow drivers to ... Uber is letting some drivers pick and choose where they driveQuartz all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC The judge in the Uber-Waymo case suggests Uber lawyers 'misled the court' CNBC San Francisco district judge William Alsup said in a hearing on Wednesday he'll likely tell the jury that Uber lawyers "misled the court" and repeatedly withheld key documents, which could give Alphabet self-driving subsidiary Waymo an edge in its ... Lawyers clash over an imaged hard drive as Waymo v. Uber hurtles toward trialArs Technica Waymo v. Uber: Judge says Uber lawyers 'misled the court,' wants to tell jurors soThe Mercury News 'We've got to start calling Elon Musk on his s***': Uber CEO urged to tackle rival over self-driving car claimsThe Independent Jalopnik all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber