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TechCrunch Inside Uber's new approach to employee performance reviews ... TechCrunch Uber SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Liane Hornsey vividly remembers the day Susan Fowler published her blog post alleging workplace harassment ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Surrey Mirror Campaign to kick Uber out of Horley set up as residents report drivers for 'defecating in car park' Surrey Mirror In response to the claims, an Uber spokeswoman said: "We have worked with the council to establish a designated waiting area for drivers who use the Uber app including facilities, cleaners and security guards to ensure drivers are waiting respectfully. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Lyft vs. Uber YourErie Lyft carried more passengers though June of this year than it did all of last year. Missteps by its much larger rival, Uber, have helped Lyft make significant gains in ridership. Uber has been without a CEO since June when the Co-Founder stepped down. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Chat app Line is launching a taxi-booking service to rival Uber in Thailand TechCrunch Line Thailand said its new service was “developed in compliance with the Department of Land and Transport (DLT)'s regulations and Thai laws” — the legal status of Uber and Grab is somewhat grey in Thailand — which means that the service will work ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Chat app Line is launching a taxi-booking service to rival Uber in Thailand TechCrunch Line Thailand said its new service was “developed in compliance with the Department of Land and Transport (DLT)'s regulations and Thai laws” — the legal status of Uber and Grab is somewhat grey in Thailand — which means that the service will work ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC We asked 25 female founders who they'd pick as Uber's next CEO — here's what they told us CNBC It looks like the next CEO of Uber will be a man. According to a weekend report by Recode, there are only 4 candidates on Uber's shortlist, and none of them are women. To be fair, Uber's board of directors considered several women, but they didn't want ... Uber's Stock Price Plunged After CEO Travis Kalanick ResignedFortune Uber's bumpy ride in search for new CEOLos Angeles Times Just Who Has the Right Skills to Turn Uber Around?Entrepreneur The Drive -MarketWatch -Axios -Recode all 61 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Star, Kenya Uber offers free rides for 700 people with disabilities on election day The Star, Kenya Taxi service provider Uber will transport persons with disabilities to and from their polling stations in Nairobi, Thika and Mombasa for free. This follows a deal between the firm and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. The electoral ... Uber offers free rides to polling stations for persons with disabilitiesCapital FM Kenya (press release) (blog) all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz It's time Uber gave up on conquering the world Quartz Uber made an early play for global domination. It launched in Paris, its first international city, in December 2011. Six breathless years later, Uber operates in 76 countries and more than 450 cities. Entering those markets was supposed to be the hard ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Meet Uber's private security firm in South Africa CNET In the last year, the violence has included reports of Uber drivers being beaten as they drop off passengers at busy areas with taxi stands, like train stations. One Uber driver, whose car was set on fire after an attack in June, died two weeks ago ... Uber hires armed response group to protect drivers in high-risk areas: reportBusinessTech WATCH VIDEO: Uber and meter taxi drivers fight in MidrandCenturion Rekord all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Treat Uber like a stock exchange to ensure fairness Financial Times Uber has tried hard to destroy itself. Its failure to do so — despite every infraction short of assaulting the customers — shows the powerful forces turning the ride-hailing app into a monopoly. Such dominance is good for neither drivers nor ... Fake Uber drivers popping up; how to stay safeABC15 Arizona Uber integrates national helpline number in its rider appDhaka Tribune all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Uber's bumpy ride in search for new CEO Los Angeles Times Getting rid of Travis Kalanick may have been hard for Uber's investors and board of directors. But replacing him could prove harder. As the company's board inches ahead in its search for a new chief executive to run the embattled ride-hailing company, ... Ex-Uber exec Kalanick plans to follow in the footsteps of Apple's legendary bossMarketWatch SoftBank talks to invest in Uber are dead, sources tell CNBCCNBC Uber Might Straighten Out If Travis Kalanick Really Left, but It's Not HappeningInc.com Business Insider -Recode -CNET -Recode all 44 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch China's Didi invests in Taxify, an Uber rival operating in Europe and Africa TechCrunch Didi Chuxing, the ride-sharing company that forced Uber out of China, has expanded its increasingly global empire after it made an investment in Taxify, an Uber-like service that operates in Europe and Africa. The amount invested has not been disclosed ... The same company that pushed Uber out of China is now backing its rival in Europe and AfricaQuartz China's Didi Chuxing invests in Taxify, a European rival to Uber heading for LondonCity A.M. Didi Chuxing to invest and partner with Uber's European rival TaxifyCNBC CNET -Reuters all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch China's Didi invests in Taxify, an Uber rival operating in Europe and Africa TechCrunch Didi Chuxing, the ride-sharing company that forced Uber out of China, has expanded its increasingly global empire after it made an investment in Taxify, an Uber-like service that operates in Europe and Africa as it prepares to launch in London later ... Didi Chuxing to invest and partner with Uber's European rival TaxifyCNBC China's Didi Chuxing partners Taxify to rival Uber in Europe, Africa ...Quartz China's Didi Chuxing invests in Taxify, a European rival to Uber heading for LondonCity A.M. CNET -Reuters all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ABC15 Arizona Fake Uber drivers popping up; how to stay safe ABC15 Arizona It's late at night, you're on the street corner waiting for the Uber ride you requested, somebody pulls up and says to hop on in, but is this really your Uber driver? There have been reports of fake drivers, and online if you search you'll find several ... Uber integrates national helpline number in its rider appDhaka Tribune all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Man posing as Uber driver arrested in Beverly Hills sex assault, police searching for more victims Los Angeles Times A Los Angeles man posing as an Uber driver has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Beverly Hills, and police fear he may have been involved in other attacks in Los Angeles County, officials said. Carlos Omar Pichinte, 40, claimed to be an ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Anthony Levandowski didn't make a deal with Uber until he was protected against possible lawsuits Recode The self-driving engineer at the center of Alphabet's lawsuit against Uber insisted — before Uber acquired it — that the ride-hail company agree to defend him and his company, Otto Trucking, against any future lawsuits. That's according to a ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Slate Magazine It's Not Enough for Lyft to Be Nicer Slate Magazine As Uber fitfully tries to reset its bad fortunes—see the recent intrigue in its search for a new CEO—Lyft is trying its hardest to catch up with its rival. Beyond positioning itself as the convenient ride-hailing company that isn't afflicted by a ... Lyft Leverages Uber's Turmoil to Surpass Record RidershipInc.com Uber plans to issue its own credit card with BarclaysSeattle Times With Uber in turmoil, Lyft's ridership surpasses all of 2016The Mercury News MarketWatch -PYMNTS.com all 24 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inc.com Lyft Leverages Uber's Turmoil to Surpass Record Ridership Inc.com Uber has been without a CEO since June when company co-founder Travis Kalanick stepped down under pressure from the board. The departure took place after investigations by outside law firms uncovered widespread sexual harassment at the company. It's Not Enough for Lyft to Be NicerSlate Magazine Uber plans to issue its own credit card with BarclaysThe Denver Post With Uber in turmoil, Lyft's ridership surpasses all of 2016Greensboro News & Record MarketWatch -Fox Business -Lyft Blog all 64 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Regina Leader-Post Demand for Uber in Regina appears to be increasing Regina Leader-Post In data provided by Uber, 15,523 people in Saskatchewan attempted to use the Uber app to request a ride from April to June of 2017, despite the service not being offered in the province. Currently, Uber is found in several cities across Canada ... Regulate Uber and Grab nowInquirer.net How Lyft and Uber Are Changing UsPJ Media In battle of taxis vs. Uber and Lyft, Orange County cities pay for safety program cabs can no longer affordOCRegister all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarketWatch Ex-Uber exec Kalanick plans to follow in the footsteps of Apple's legendary boss MarketWatch Meanwhile, Uber continues its search for a new CEO after Kalanick resigned amid allegations of a “bro” culture that had created a toxic environment, especially for women. The controversy came to a head when a former Uber engineer claimed in a blog post ... SoftBank talks to invest in Uber are dead, sources tell CNBCCNBC Uber Might Straighten Out If Travis Kalanick Really Left, but It's Not HappeningInc.com Fidelity's valuation of Uber's stock is the same without Travis Kalanick as it was with himRecode Business Insider -CNET -SFGate -Recode all 40 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Regina Leader-Post Regulate Uber and Grab now Inquirer.net There is no denying that Uber and Grab are quite successful in our country, or at least in Metro Manila. They provide a very much appreciated service for people on the go, who get picked up at the front door and dropped off at the destination much like ... Ola, Uber, Taxi For Sure issued summons for violating lawThe Hindu Demand for Uber in Regina appears to be increasingRegina Leader-Post In battle of taxis vs. Uber and Lyft, Orange County cities pay for safety program cabs can no longer affordOCRegister all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Seattle Times Uber plans to issue its own credit card with Barclays Seattle Times FILE – In this Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, file photo, a self-driving Uber sits ready to take journalists for a ride during a media preview in Pittsburgh. Riding-sharing company Uber plans to launch its own credit... (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) More ... With Uber in turmoil, Lyft's ridership surpasses all of 2016ABC News Uber and Lyft extend ride-share rivalry to major credit card dealsMarketWatch As Uber stumbles, Lyft's ridership beats all of 2016Fox Business The Spokesman-Review all 70 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Grab, Uber can't violate rules no one can follow Inquirer.net But how can Grab and Uber be punished over rules that are impossible to follow? In 2015, LTFRB chair Winston Ginez legalized TNVS, the drivers or contractors and the apps that dispatch them. In July 2016, the LTFRB suddenly suspended processing of ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC SoftBank talks to invest in Uber are dead, sources tell CNBC CNBC The Japanese conglomerate had been considering an investment in the ride-hailing company at a time when Uber's management is in turmoil, but those talks are now dead, the sources said. SoftBank already has positions in Ola, the big ride-hailing company ... What Uber needs to do to catch up with Asian rivalsSouth China Morning Post SoftBank Not Moving Forward With Uber InvestmentTheStreet.com all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Tribune Uber is said to target titans of industry in CEO search Chicago Tribune Uber Technologies Inc. has set its sights on the business world's most seasoned chief executives to fill the leadership vacuum left by the departure of co-founder Travis Kalanick. Candidates for Uber CEO, including Jeffrey Immelt, must be capable of ... Travis Kalanick is telling people he will pull a Steve Jobs and return as Uber's CEOBusiness Insider After Meg Whitman's exit, Uber's CEO search is down to only male ...Recode Opinion: What can UK businesses learn from the Uber debacle?CIPD (blog) Business Insider UK -VentureBeat -The Drum all 21 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber