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Recode Uber is overhauling its driver support systems in a bid to decrease turnover Recode Uber wants to respond better to drivers' complaints. It has been on a campaign to retain its drivers and recruit new ones, and last month, the company started by rolling out an in-app tipping feature in addition to things like paying drivers for the ... Lost something in an Uber? You'll now have to pay your driver $15 to get it backThe Verge Passenger's Uber nightmare as 'prostitute performs sex act on driver' during journeyEvening Standard Uber driver-side updates include 24/7 phone support and paid lost item returnsTechCrunch Quartz -BuzzFeed News -Gizmodo -Daily Mail all 81 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Lost something in an Uber? It'll now cost you $15 to get it back The Verge It's a common occurrence: you're a little buzzed from happy hour, so you call an Uber home. And just as the driver pulls away after dropping you off, you realize you left your phone inside the car. Previously, all you had to do was log on to your Uber ... Uber driver-side updates include 24/7 phone support and paid lost item returnsTechCrunch Uber is overhauling its driver support systems in a bid to decrease turnoverRecode Passenger's Uber nightmare as 'prostitute performs sex act on driver' during journeyEvening Standard BuzzFeed News -Mirror.co.uk -Daily Mail all 55 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber is going to provide accident insurance in France for free TechCrunch Uber drivers and delivery persons in France are automatically going to get covered by accident insurance over the coming months. Uber has partnered with French insurance company Axa on this insurance product. It'll go live this fall and it's going to ... Uber Has a New Insurance Plan in FranceFortune Uber ties up with AXA for drivers' accident cover in France - ReutersReuters Uber ties up with AXA to offer accident cover to drivers in FranceETtech.com International Business Times UK all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber is going to provide accident insurance in France for free TechCrunch Uber drivers and delivery persons in France are automatically going to get covered by accident insurance over the coming months. Uber has partnered with French insurance company Axa on this insurance product. It'll go live this fall and it's going to ... Uber Has a New Insurance Plan in FranceFortune Uber ties up with AXA for drivers' accident cover in France - ReutersReuters Uber partners with AXA to offer workers 'accident cover'International Business Times UK all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Vanity Fair Taxi app investor SoftBank said to be driving at multibillion-dollar stake in Uber The Register Japanese firm SoftBank is reportedly aiming to take a multibillion-dollar stake in Uber, just days after it stumped up cash for Singaporean ride-sharing biz Grab's latest investment round. According to the Wall Street Journal, SoftBank has approached ... Trump's Favorite Japanese Billionaire Is Seeking a Huge Stake in UberVanity Fair Why SoftBank's Reported Interest in Investing in Uber Could Signal Big Changes for the Ride-Hailing MarketInc.com SoftBank Reportedly Wants Multibillion-Dollar Uber StakeOZY all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Vanity Fair Trump's Favorite Japanese Billionaire Is Seeking a Huge Stake in Uber Vanity Fair Executives may be racing for the exits, but at least one major investor is still keen to do business with Uber. While the ride-hailing giant searches for a new C.E.O., Uber has also found a new suitor in Japanese tech giant SoftBank and its Trump ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Legal Week Quinn Emanuel fired Uber over non-viable fixed fee rates, court documents reveal Legal Week The email from Quinn Emanuel partner Stephen Swedlow, dated 23 September 2016, noted that, since the firm entered into Uber's preferred counsel programme with fixed fee arrangements, the cases and tasks it has been hired for have “been at rates that ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Has a New Insurance Plan in France Fortune In France, as in other countries, Uber has been challenged by lawmakers, workers' rights advocates, and the established taxi industry. They complain it is able unfairly to undercut rival services because it uses independent workers who do not enjoy the ... Uber ties up with AXA for drivers' accident cover in France - ReutersReuters Uber partners with AXA to offer workers 'accident cover'International Business Times UK all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Atlantic Uber, but for Happiness The Atlantic Like ​The Atlantic? Subscribe to ​The Atlantic Daily​, our free weekday email newsletter. ​Recently, my boyfriend and I grew tired of 9 p.m. dinner fights and pizza orders, so we signed up for Blue Apron. Now, our fridge is filled with individually ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Montreal and Toronto Are Becoming Magnet Cities for Tech Giants Google, Microsoft, and Uber Fortune Sidewalk Labs, a unit of Google's parent company, Alphabet, recently applied to develop a 12-acre parcel of land downtown, promising a brand-new high-tech city “from the Internet up,”deciding against U.S. candidates like Detroit and Denver. Uber is ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber and Deliveroo chiefs face new grilling by MPs The Guardian However, Taylor, a former adviser to Tony Blair, disappointed trade unions by not demanding full employment rights for people who work for companies such as Uber, Deliveroo, Hermes, DPD and UK Mail. Many workers have complained of low pay, job ... Uber and Deliveroo to face Commons grilling, Rachel Reeves warnsFinancial Times Report means changes to come for the likes of UberBelfast Telegraph all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NDTV Uber Driver Profiles Rolling Out In India, Aimed at Providing More Information NDTV Uber wants to be more than just a tap-and-ride service. It wants create a community wherein the riders and drivers can engage on a more personal level. To this effect, the company is rolling out a new feature in India that will give drivers their own ... Uber launches 'driver profile' to gain rider's trustHindustan Times Now Know Your Uber Driver While Booking a RideNews18 Following In The Footsteps Of Grab And Uber, Women-Only Ridesharing Services Are Gaining A Following In M'siamalaysiandigest.com all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Uber and Ola may soon have a new competitor: the government of India Quartz The Indian government could soon become a player in the $10 billion ride-hailing market, launching its own taxi-booking app, the country's minister for transport said on July 24. According to the plan, the app will allow commuters to choose any mode of ... Nitin Gadkari says driverless cars won't be allowed in India, plans app to rival Ola, UberEconomic Times Uber, Ola give driverless cars new meaning; know whatFinancial Express Govt mulling taking on Ola, Uber with its own app-based cab serviceZee Business all 44 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Evening Standard Passenger's Uber nightmare as 'prostitute performs sex act on driver' during journey Evening Standard An Uber passenger had the nightmare ride of his life when his driver allegedly spent the journey canoodling with a prostitute. Aner Manuel complained to the ride-hailing company that he was stuck for two miles in the back of a car while an intoxicated ... Uber driver filmed 'receiving oral sex from prostitute' | Daily Mail OnlineDaily Mail Uber Suspends Driver for Oral Sex With Passenger in Car - NYMagNew York Magazine Shocking moment 'drunk prostitute performs oral sex on an Uber driver' in front of horrified passengerThe Sun Gizmodo -Metro -New York Post all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Uber ties up with AXA for workers' accident cover in France Reuters PARIS (Reuters) - Uber and insurance group AXA (AXAF.PA) on Tuesday announced a partnership to offer accident cover for drivers who work for the ride hailing service in France. In France, as in other countries, Uber has come in for criticism from ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch SoftBank is reportedly keen to buy 'multi-billion dollar stake' in Uber TechCrunch A Wall Street Journal report claims SoftBank has been in touch with Uber with the apparent goal of buying a “multi-billion dollar stake” in the company. To date, Uber has raised close to $12 billion from investors, with its most recent valuation ... SoftBank reportedly seeking Uber stake valued at billionsCNBC SoftBank Seeks Multibillion-Dollar Stake in UberWall Street Journal (subscription) Uber in the crosshairs as SoftBank helps rivals raise $9 billionEconomic Times The Boston Globe -Financial Times -Light Reading -Grab Singapore all 156 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Bill Gates Backs Uber Freight Rival Bloomberg Convoy was initially pitched as an “Uber for trucking” and has raised $80 million in total since starting in 2015. But this year, Uber rolled out its own version of on-demand trucking. The service, called Uber Freight, connects truck drivers with long ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Called The 'Uber For Trucks,' Convoy Raises $62M To Fend Off Uber Itself Forbes It's been known by the short-hand of "Uber for trucking" over its short two years of operation, but now startup Convoy has the funding to pose a serious threat to Uber's own freight business ever getting off the ground. With Uber Freight up and running ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drum Uber India wants to 'Decongest India' with campaign to curb pollution The Drum Shweta Rajpal Kohli, head of public policy for Uber India & South Asia, said: "With the launch of Decongest India, we are hoping to draw the attention of policymakers on how cars can be part of the solution - rather than the problem. The first leg of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC SoftBank reportedly seeking Uber stake valued at billions CNBC Japanese tech titan SoftBank has approached Uber about taking a multi-billion dollar stake in the ride-sharing company, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. SoftBank has already invested in three ride ... SoftBank Seeks Multibillion-Dollar Stake in UberWall Street Journal (subscription) Uber in the crosshairs as SoftBank helps rivals raise $9 billionEconomic Times Uber rival Grab rakes in $2.5bn in fresh investmentFinancial Times The Boston Globe -CNET -The Independent -Grab Singapore all 110 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber and Deliveroo to face Commons grilling, Rachel Reeves warns Financial Times Senior executives from companies including Uber and Deliveroo will be summoned to face a further grilling from British MPs over working conditions in the so-called gig economy. Rachel Reeves, the newly elected chair of the House of Commons business ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail The Uber ride from hell: Horrified passenger films 'intoxicated prostitute in the front seat performing oral sex on ... Daily Mail An Uber passenger was subject to the most uncomfortable ride of his life where his driver seemingly received oral sex from a prostitute, and the company attempted to apologize by offering him a mere $10 credit. Aner Manuel claims he was stuck in an ... Uber Suspends Driver Who Maybe Got Road Head With a Passenger in the BackseatNew York Magazine Uber Doesn't Deny What's Clearly Happening in the Front Seat of This Driver's CarGizmodo Uber driver caught by passenger allegedly receiving oral sex from lady friendNew York Post Esquire.com -International Business Times all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Courier Mail Brisbane Uber driver accused of raping 16-year-old girl granted bail Courier Mail The man has agreed not to work as an Uber or taxi driver, the court was told. The father of two needs to work to pay his mortgage of his Aspley home, Ms Melifont said. The man is the second Uber driver to have been accused of sexual assault in the past ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drum Uber India appoints Sanjay Gupta as head of marketing to further strengthen the brand The Drum Newly appointed Sanjay Gupta said, “I'm excited to join Uber at such an opportune time. Uber is redefining urban mobility and has created a unique experience for riders and driver partners across the country. I'm looking forward to working with the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Magazine Uber Suspends Driver Who Maybe Got Road Head With a Passenger in the Backseat New York Magazine That should have been the first red flag for Aner Manuel, a Boston man who claims he got into an Uber car earlier in July and found an intoxicated woman already in the passenger seat. (Manual had ordered a private Uber, not a Pool.) The woman ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber