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Times LIVE Uber driver wanted on sexual assault charge Times LIVE Western Cape police have launched a manhunt for an Uber driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a 26-year-old passenger in Cape Town. Police have issued a photo of the man‚ believed to be in his 20s. He is ''medium built'' and about 1.8m tall. Uber driver wanted for sexual assault in DelftEyewitness News all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

e27 What is Uber up to in Asia? e27 For Uber, it's extraordinarily easy to be in the news. The company is always on the move. Being overwhelmed doesn't exist in its dictionary. Not long ago, China's largest ride-sharing company, Didi had the last laugh over them when they forced Uber to ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney Uber admits it rented fire-prone cars to drivers CNNMoney Uber's latest embarrassing crisis involves renting out fire-prone cars to its drivers in Singapore. The ride-hailing startup has admitted it provided the faulty vehicles even though they had been recalled months earlier over a defect that could cause ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Uber completes 50 crore rides in India Times of India Today, we're over a 1000 member team and this milestone and continuing exponential growth journey is a reflection of a strong business we are building in India.," said Amit Jain, President, Uber India and South Asia adding that the company has 4.5 lakh ... India business witnessing double-digit growth: UberEconomic Times Uber completes 50 crore trips in India, looks to double its driver baseScroll.in all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber rented out fire-prone cars to Singapore drivers The Guardian The Wall Street Journal said Uber managers in Singapore bought more than 1,000 Honda Vezel SUVs and rented them to drivers even though they knew the model had been recalled in April 2016 over concerns that an electrical part that could overheat and ... Uber under scrutiny 'after leasing cars prone to fires in Singapore'Telegraph.co.uk Uber leased defective vehicles to drivers in Singapore — one of which caught fireThe Verge Uber was slow to pull recalled cars off the road in Singapore, until one caught fireCNBC Fortune -BBC News -Engadget -Wall Street Journal all 35 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

OZY One Way to Fix Uber: Let Drivers Become Owners OZY Sharing ownership would be a powerful way to tell drivers and customers that Uber is serious about cultural change. National polling data show that people have a strong preference for products and services from employee-owned companies, so the granting ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inquirer.net LTFRB: Uber 'lied' to senators Inquirer.net It's strike two for Uber this week, as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) alleged on Friday that the transport network company (TNC) “lied” to the senators when it said that its passengers are covered by insurance “100 ... Uber, Grab, and the lawBusinessWorld Online Edition Grab, Uber open to franchise requirementABS-CBN News Uber to LTFRB: Don't impose ancient rules on technological innovationsRappler all 69 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Uber under scrutiny 'after leasing cars prone to fires in Singapore' Telegraph.co.uk The ride-hailing company borrowed capital from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and other banks used to purchase more than 1,000 defective Honda Motor Co. vehicles from importers, according to the Wall Street Journal. Uber managers in Singapore were aware ... Uber was slow to pull recalled cars off the road in Singapore, until one caught fireCNBC Uber leased defective vehicles to drivers in Singapore — one of which caught fireThe Verge Uber leased recalled cars to drivers in Singapore (updated)Engadget Gizmodo -Jalopnik -Fox Business all 20 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Asheville Citizen-Times Police: Uber impostor assaults woman Asheville Citizen-Times ASHEVILLE - Police are urging residents take caution when using ride-sharing services after a woman reported being sexually assaulted by a man posing as an Uber driver. That attack happened about 1:45 a.m. July 27, Asheville Police Department public ... Man posing as NC Uber driver attacks, tries to rape passengermyfox8.com all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Uber knowingly rented recalled cars to its drivers in Singapore, report says USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO — Uber knowingly rented recalled Honda sports utility vehicles to its drivers in Singapore, at least one of which caught fire, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The payer reported Uber's Singapore office bought more than ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber was slow to pull recalled cars off the road in Singapore, until one caught fire CNBC When some of Uber's Honda Vezel cars were recalled in April 2016 for a part that could overheat, Uber continued to buy the Vezel cars with the faulty part for eight more months, the Journal reported. By January 2017, one driver was in a car when it ... Uber leased recalled cars to drivers in SingaporeEngadget Smoke, then fire: Uber knowingly leased unsafe cars to driversFox Business all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Men's Health ​Uber to Start Charging A Fee If They Have to Return Your Lost Phone Men's Health Uber is planning to institute a new policy in which if its drivers are requested to return a phone, wallet, or another lost item left in their vehicles, a $15 fee will be levied to compensate for the driver's lost time and fuel. The new policy is part ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber's next chief faces an uncomfortable ride Financial Times Picking the right person to run the leaderless Uber depends on what sort of business you think it is — and what sort it has the potential to become. Repairing the damage from this year's upheavals, including a sexual harassment scandal, barely ... Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block law allowing Uber and Lyft drivers to form unionsThe Independent Mystro is an app aiming to bring in more bacon for Uber and Lyft driversTechCrunch The effort to unionize Seattle's Lyft and Uber drivers just cleared another legal hurdleQuartz Curbed Seattle -Bloomberg -The Journal News | LoHud.com all 75 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Amazon uses Uber for Singapore deliveries Business Insider After its much-anticipated launch in Singapore last week, Amazon is seeing skyrocketing orders for its Prime Now two-hour delivery service, prompting the company to hire Uber and taxi drivers to help deliver packages, CNET reports. Prime Now has been a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Bozoma Saint John to talk about transforming Uber at Disrupt SF TechCrunch As chief brand officer, it seems that Saint John's job will be to revamp the public's perception of Uber and help turn it into a company people feel proud to be involved with, and proud to use. Her role is essentially to tell a new narrative about Uber. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Bozoma Saint John to talk about transforming Uber at Disrupt SF TechCrunch As chief brand officer, it seems that Saint John's job will be to revamp the public's perception of Uber and help turn it into a company people feel proud to be involved with, and proud to use. Her role is essentially to tell a new narrative about Uber. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber is making its trucking app work more like Apple Music The Verge Uber is expanding Uber Freight, the app that matches independent truckers with shipping companies. The app, which Uber launched back in May, will now start featuring short, medium, and long-haul routes in major markets like California, the Carolinas, ... Uber Freight expands to multiple new markets and adds new featuresTechCrunch Uber Freight moves into ChicagoCrain's Chicago Business Uber's trucking app keeps on trucking. Next stop? CaliforniaSiliconBeat all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC What Silicon Valley can learn from Uber's rise and fall CNBC It's common knowledge that Uber, once touted as the company behind the future of transit, has had a highly publicized fall from grace over the last few months. In April, the company reported losses of $2.8 billion and has seen senior executives leave ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber Freight expands to multiple new markets and adds new features TechCrunch Uber Freight, the on-demand trucking service created by Uber and introduced earlier this year, is expanding from its initial market of Texas to areas in California, Arizona, Chicago, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Uber has also updated the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber Freight expands to multiple new markets and adds new features TechCrunch Uber Freight, the on-demand trucking service created by Uber and introduced earlier this year, is expanding from its initial market of Texas to areas in California, Arizona, Chicago, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Uber has also updated the ... Uber is making its trucking app work more like Apple MusicThe Verge Uber Freight app rolls into Calif, Ariz., ChicagolandUSA TODAY Uber Freight moves into ChicagoCrain's Chicago Business Mashable -Trucks.com -The Columbus Dispatch all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NDTV With 500 mn trips, Uber posts double-digit growth in India YourStory.com Uber was launched in Bengaluru with just three employees four years back. “Today, we're over a 1,000 member team who share the common vision of redefining the future of urban mobility. Achieving new milestones and continuing our exponential growth ... Uber Reaches 500 Million Rides in India, Reveals Interesting StatisticsNDTV Uber India completes 500 million trips in four yearsThe Indian Express Uber India completes 500 million trips in 4 years, now has 5 million weekly active ridersBGR India The Hans India all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NDTV Uber Reaches 500 Million Rides in India, Reveals Interesting Statistics NDTV More than 500 million rides have been taken by people in India on Uber cabs in the four year since the ride-hailing company's debut in the country, it said on Thursday. It's a major milestone for Uber, which said it is "winning in India," its largest ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drum Uber poaches TomTom's Patrick Stal to lead EMEA marketing The Drum He confirmed his appointment on LinkedIn, saying: "Today, I opened the door to an entirely new challenge as head of marketing for EMEA at Uber. I'm ridiculously excited to be joining a hugely talented group of people and build one of the strongest ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Philly.com Is Uber the new Tinder? Love and sex in the car pool Philly.com Without Uber's carpool service, UberPOOL, introduced to Philadelphia in February 2016, Nick Marzano and Melissa Schipke would never have shared a ride last December during a heavy downpour, would never have started chatting — and would never be ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz How China's Ride-Hailing King DiDi Is Taking Over The World Before Uber Can Forbes When Uber ceded to China's largest ride-hailing platform Didi Chuxing a year ago, it might not have expected to wrestle with this formidable opponent again in so short a timeframe. However, the battle isn't over yet. “We will definitely compete with ... One year after the Uber-Didi merger, it's only getting harder to hail a ride in ChinaQuartz It's time Uber gave up on conquering the worldYahoo Singapore News all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber