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TechCrunch Uber's Ryan Graves leaving SVP role to focus on board position TechCrunch Uber SVP of Global Operations will be leaving that full-time senior leadership role in the middle of September to “focus” on his role as a director of Uber's board. Graves, who acted as Uber's CEO from early 2010 until founder Travis Kalanick took over ... Uber's director of operations is stepping down to focus on board positionThe Verge Longtime Uber exec Ryan Graves to leave company but remain on boardLos Angeles Times Uber loses key exec Ryan GravesCNET Reuters -Quartz -Business Insider all 30 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PEOPLE.com Quick-Thinking Uber Driver Calls 911 and Saves Suicidal Passenger in Florida PEOPLE.com An Uber driver is being hailed a hero after he called authorities to come to the aid of a passenger he believed was about to commit suicide. Chad Farley, 41, picked up a 28-year-old male passenger from his home in St. Petersburg, Florida, around 8 p.m ... Quick-thinking Uber driver saves life of brain-cancer patient who planned to take his own lifeTUKO.CO.KE Uber Driver Saves Suicidal Man Who Asked to Be Dropped at Top of BridgeNBC Southern California all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CTV News Uber launches fleet of mapping vehicles in Vancouver ahead of fall rollout BNN VANCOUVER - A popular ride-hailing company wants to get the lay of the land as it gears up to hit the streets of Metro Vancouver by the end of the year. Uber Canada is launching an urban mapping program this week. Twenty-five vehicles will travel ... Ride-hailing company Uber mapping Metro Vancouver in preparation for launchCTV News Uber starts mapping routes in Metro Vancouver in anticipation of approvalCBC.ca all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Magazine Uber Really, Really Wants You to Text Your Driver While They're Driving New York Magazine The days of calling some slightly sketchy-looking number in a last-ditch attempt to figure out exactly where your Uber is will soon be but a distant memory. Starting today, Uber is rolling out a new in-app chat feature to connect riders and drivers in ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber and Lyft may lead to drops in personal car ownership, study says The Verge Uber and Lyft talk a big game about the end of personal car ownership, but they've always lacked hard evidence to back up their claims. Now a new study has been released that lends some credibility to their futuristic predictions. The study, compiled ... Consumers may buy fewer cars in areas served by Uber, Lyft: studyReuters Consumers may be buying fewer cars, thanks to Uber, Lyft: study saysFox Business Study: Consumers may buy fewer cars when Uber, Lyft availableThe Hill TheStreet.com all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber's new in-app chat will help you avoid exchanging creepy texts with your driver The Verge It was always a bit weird to wait for your Uber driver and then suddenly receive a text from an unknown number. “Where are you?” Often the driver would skip the anonymous text altogether and just honk their horn until you got the hint. (Literally while ... Uber adds in-app messaging between riders and driversTechCrunch How to Chat With Your Uber Driver Without Using Your Personal Phone NumberFortune Uber launches new in-app chat feature so riders can keep their phone numbers privateDaily Mail Mac Rumors -New York Magazine -CNET all 44 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WIRED Self-Driving Cars Flock to Arizona, Land of Good Weather and No Rules WIRED The Israeli firm that Intel recently bought for $15 billion joins Uber and Google spinoff Waymo, both of which have put more than 100 robocars on the roads of Tempe and Phoenix, respectively. The two companies use those cars to ferry people here and ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber adds in-app messaging between riders and drivers TechCrunch Uber is starting to roll out a new in-app chat feature globally today, which will allow riders to send text messages directly to their driver once they book a ride, and vice versa. The new feature replaces the somewhat clunky mechanism of SMS for text ... Uber's new in-app chat will help you avoid exchanging creepy texts with your driverThe Verge How to Chat With Your Uber Driver Without Using Your Personal Phone NumberFortune Uber launches new in-app chat feature so riders can keep their phone numbers privateDaily Mail Mac Rumors -New York Magazine -CNET -Uber Newsroom all 47 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal (subscription) Can This Uber Killer Justify Its $50 Billion Valuation? Wall Street Journal (subscription) While Uber Technologies Inc. is trying to dig out from scandals and curtail losses, its former China rival, Didi Chuxing Technology Co., is spending billions of dollars on other startups around the world. Didi recently announced investments in three ... Softbank-Backed Uber Rival Goes on Giant Hiring Spree in BrazilBloomberg all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber expands food delivery services to South Korea Seattle Times SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Ride-hailing company Uber is expanding its food delivery service to South Korea. The San Francisco-based company's Thursday launch of UberEats in Seoul comes as it continues its talks with local authorities to resume its ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge GM expands its car sharing service for Uber and Lyft drivers The Verge The program is aimed at drivers for rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, and delivery apps like Postmates, GrubHub, and InstaCart. Someone who's interested in driving for any of these on-demand services, but doesn't own a vehicle, can rent a Chevy Bolt ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Vancouver Sun Uber begins 'significant investment' of detailed mapping in Metro Vancouver Vancouver Sun When Uber first rolled out in the United States seven years ago, they were reliant on third-party data. Since they've started running their own tracking vehicles — the Canadian project started with Edmonton last year — “the quality of the data has ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Charlotte Observer Uber wants to keep drivers from leaving. Some in Charlotte say it still has work to do. Charlotte Observer In a parking lot one mile from Charlotte's airport with over 25 other Uber drivers, Amy Blue had already waited for half an hour for her turn to pick up a passenger. “This will not pay my bills,” the former insurance agent said as she passed the time ... Uber, Lyft, DoorDash Are Betting That Bigger Bonuses and Better Perks Will Entice Workers. But Will It Keep Them ...Inc.com Some Uber Drivers Are Teaming Up To Force 'Surge' PricingCBS Miami New Orleans cab drivers sue city, demand Uber, Lyft cars be held to same standards as their vehiclesThe Advocate Eagle-Tribune all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Register Uber bros kill car leasing program after losing nine grand per vehicle The Register Uber is reportedly killing off its car leasing program after learning of huge losses in the division. The dial-a-ride broker will drop its Uber Xchange leasing program after it was found that the project was blowing as much as $9,000 per car, it is ... Uber considering options for Xchange Leasing, including sell-offTechCrunch Uber to stop leasing cars: Report - CNBC.comCNBC Uber Phasing Out Xchange Car Leasing Program After Major Unexpected LossesThe Drive Business Insider -The Verge -Quartz -Wall Street Journal all 54 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inc.com Uber, Lyft, DoorDash Are Betting That Bigger Bonuses and Better Perks Will Entice Workers. But Will It Keep Them ... Inc.com Now, as an attempt to attract and keep short-term laborers on staff, on-demand companies are starting to offer better benefits, perks, and bonuses, according to The Wall Street Journal. Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are just a few of the startups spending ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drive Uber Phasing Out Xchange Car Leasing Program After Major Unexpected Losses The Drive Uber will phase out its Xchange subprime car-leasing program, reports The Wall Street Journal. Launched in 2015, Xchange was an attempt by Uber to disrupt another area of the car business. But it accrued much heavier losses than executives expected. Uber employees fear layoffs as the company plans to shut down its 500-employee car leasing unitBusiness Insider Uber considering options for Xchange Leasing, including sell-offTechCrunch Uber is phasing out its subprime car-leasing division after massive lossesThe Verge CNBC -Quartz -Fortune -Wall Street Journal all 46 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BuffaloBills.com New Era Field Uber Zone to debut at Bills preseason opener Thursday BuffaloBills.com Fans using Uber are instructed to open the app while leaving the stadium and request their desired vehicle option (uberX or uberXL). Fans should then head to the Uber Zone, by crossing Big Tree Road (Route 20A) at the Abbott Road intersection. Drivers ... New Era Field adds Uber ZoneBuffalo News "Uber Zone" announced for Bills games at New Era FieldWKBW-TV Uber Zone announced for New Era Fieldwivb.com Buffalo Business First all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Sun-Times 'Uber for moving' start-up rolls into Chicago Chicago Sun-Times A company spokesman, who described the app as Uber for moving, said there is no time or distance limit within the city. Customers can call a truck within minutes, or schedule a vehicle weeks in advance (for those us with an August lease). The ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Former Uber, 23AndMe Execs Launch Fertility Startup Offering $149 At-Home Tests Forbes Afton Vechery has worked at the intersection of healthcare and technology her whole career, both in private equity and in the startup world, having launched three companies focused on women's health. Still, when the San Francisco-based entrepreneur ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inc.com Uber to Shut Down Its US Car Leasing Business, Employees Fear Layoffs Inc.com Uber currently has about 40,000 vehicles in the program, which it leases to drivers. The company had expected to lose about $500 per car but is losing about $9,000 per car, sources told Bensinger. The problem? Being in the car leasing business was ... Uber bros kill car leasing program after losing nine grand per vehicleThe Register Uber is scaling back on US car leases as expenses pile upCNBC Uber considering options for Xchange Leasing, including sell-offTechCrunch The Verge -Business Insider -Quartz -Wall Street Journal all 74 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drum Uber unveils its first TVC in India inspired by real rider and driver partner stories The Drum The newly appointed head of marketing, Uber India, Sanjay Gupta said: “At our scale, there are millions of amazing stories that we hear each week – stories of heart-warming experiences that take place between riders and driver-partners across the country. Uber launches its first ever TVC in IndiaETBrandEquity.com all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WCPO Uber starts free ice cream delivery in select cities this Friday WCPO Uber will add an ice cream option at 11 a.m. Friday in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto and Washington D.C. Uber's website says people who request ice cream and get matched will receive ice ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent These London taxi drivers have made an app like Uber to save black cabs The Independent The founders, who are all black cab drivers from Hackney, London, claim this is the only ethical taxi app among the competition - and the only one that gives black cabbies a fair chance against the aggressive pricing of Uber and similar apps. The ... Cabbies may avoid new rules for Uber, Lyft driversGloucester Daily Times all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Meet the man who's taking on Uber – with his pushbike Telegraph.co.uk Cue Benjamin Knowles, a transport planner from London, who has done just that with a new Uber-rivalling start-up called Pedal Me, which launched in the capital this summer. “I thought it needed to happen,” explains Knowles, pedalling me across Vauxhall ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

wtvr.com Couple claims they were fraudulently charged $150 cleaning fee by Uber wtvr.com RICHMOND, Va. -- A confusing start to an early morning Uber ride home this past Saturday ended positively for Crystal Drake and her boyfriend John McGann. "He couldn't figure out how to put that in the GPS," Drake said about their driver. Still, she ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber