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BuzzFeed News How Uber's Hard-Charging Corporate Culture Left Employees Drained BuzzFeed News For the past several months, Uber has been in the midst of a very public meltdown. In February, Susan Fowler, a former engineer, came forward with allegations of sexism and sexual harassment at the company. As a result, Uber launched two internal ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider How the 'Uber of China' compares to Uber itself Business Insider Didi acquired Uber's China operations in a mega-merger last year, outlasting its fellow giant after a fierce price war. The company has the backing of titans like Apple, SoftBank, and China's own Alibaba and Tencent, two truly massive rivals that ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Axios Uber adds tipping Axios Why it matters: This was a feature that many drivers — considered independent contractors by Uber — have considered long overdue as a way to capitalize on good service, especially considering that, per TechCrunch, Uber's main rival, Lyft, has ... Riders can now tip Uber drivers in DC and nationwideWashington Post Uber now allows tips for drivers giving Upstate NY ridesNewYorkUpstate.com Uber to match tips on all rides taken TuesdayWGRZ-TV WSPA.com -Ottawa Citizen -Fresno Bee (blog) all 40 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

GMA News LTFRB: Uber, Grab to blame for 'mess' Inquirer.net The impending crackdown on Grab and Uber drivers without the necessary franchise to operate is worrying thousands of commuters like government worker Karen who fears the directive may affect her dream of becoming a lawyer. Karen, who studies law at ... Grab, Uber to keep drivers despite P5-M fineABS-CBN News Netizens react to LTFRB plan on Uber and Grab crackdownGMA News LTFRB tells Grab, Uber: 'We will not succumb to pressure'Rappler CNN Philippines -The Manila Times all 21 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Yahoo Finance The big legal battle that won't go away anytime soon for Uber Yahoo Finance 2017 is proving a scandal-ridden year for Uber, with workplace sexual harassment allegations and the departure of CEO Travis Kalanick. But there's one scandal likely to hound the ride-sharing startup for months to come: a legal battle with Waymo, the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

News24 Uber, meter taxis accuse one another of intimidation tactics News24 The Gauteng Provincial Metered Taxi Council has alleged that they were informed that Uber drivers were using various intimidation tactics such as the pointing of a firearm at one of their members and driving very slowly in a convoy passed taxi ranks. Uber driver dies after car torched in S.AfricaDaily Mail Uber driver dies after being set alight last monthTimes LIVE Uber driver targeted in Pretoria petrol bomb attack diesEyewitness News Independent Online -The South African -Citizen all 33 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times Uber Shirks Its Duty to Drivers New York Times Given Uber's plans for a driverless future, conflict between Uber and its drivers may be unavoidable. That future is still a long way off, however, and Uber can't shirk its responsibility to its drivers today because of a technology that is many years ... Riders can now tip Uber drivers in DC and nationwideWashington Post Uber adds tippingAxios Uber now allows tips for drivers giving Upstate NY ridesNewYorkUpstate.com MassLive.com -Fresno Bee (blog) -WSPA.com all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

San Francisco Business Times Video: Uber backers are reportedly pitching a share sale to SoftBank San Francisco Business Times The shareholders and board of Uber Technologies Inc. have reportedly discussed selling shares in the ride-hailing company to SoftBank Group Corp. and other possible investors, Bloomberg reports. Bloomberg cites sources close to the matter as saying ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Yahoo Finance Why Uber had to abandon 2 big international markets Yahoo Finance The ride-hailing app Uber has been plagued by allegations of gross mismanagement and sexual harassment, but those aren't its only problems. It's been having trouble in overseas markets, first in China and now in Russia. One year after the San ... Azerbaijan Rejects Uber-Yandex Partnership Because of Armenian CEOArmenian Weekly all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Washington Post Riders can now tip Uber drivers in DC and nationwide Washington Post Nearly a month after rolling out the feature in three U.S. cities, Uber is launching in-app tipping nationwide, including in the District — allowing passengers to steer drivers an extra token of appreciation at the ends of their trips. The feature ... Finally. Starting today you can tip Uber driversFresno Bee (blog) Uber Shirks Its Duty to DriversNew York Times Tipping through Uber app begins in Las VegasLas Vegas Review-Journal The San Diego Union-Tribune -NewYorkUpstate.com -Phoenix Business Journal all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Is Suspending Services in This Major Asian Market Fortune Uber will suspend its services in Macau from July 22 as it has not been able to unlock the full benefits of ride sharing in the gambling hub, in another blow to the firm that is fighting legal scrutiny in many Asian markets. This is the second time ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Uber driver dies after car torched in S.Africa Daily Mail A South African Uber driver whose car was torched five weeks ago died of his injuries on Monday, the company said, after an attack allegedly involving rival metre-taxi drivers. The man was parked on a street in the capital Pretoria at night when his ... Uber driver dies after being set alight last monthTimes LIVE Uber driver targeted in Pretoria petrol bomb attack diesEyewitness News Uber wants to meet police minister over turf warIndependent Online The South African -Citizen -Bloomberg all 28 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg South Africa Meter-Taxi Operators Attacking Uber Drivers Bloomberg Meter-taxi drivers in South Africa are attacking those that operate cars and use Uber Technologies Inc., and the ride-hailing service has called for a meeting with Police Minister Fikile Mbalula to help stop the violence. Uber has hired private ... Uber driver dies after car torched in S.AfricaDaily Mail Uber, meter taxis accuse one another of intimidation tacticsNews24 Uber driver dies after being set alight last monthTimes LIVE Eyewitness News -Independent Online -The South African all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NDTV Uber Bike Taxis to Launch in Punjab Next Week NDTV Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will on July 24 flag off the first set of 100 Uber bike taxis, under a new scheme aimed at generating jobs for the state's unemployed youth. Uber's South Asia Public Policy Director Shweta Rajpal Kohli ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times LIVE Uber driver dies after being set alight last month Times LIVE An Uber driver has died after he was attacked and set alight in his car in Pretoria last month. "We are deeply saddened to learn of this tragic news. Our hearts and thoughts are with his family during this difficult time and we will continue to offer ... Uber driver burnt in car last month succumbs to injuriesCitizen Uber driver targeted in Pretoria petrol bomb attack diesEyewitness News Uber driver dies after car torchedeNCA News24 -Huffington Post South Africa (blog) all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber rides into more trouble in Asia as it halts its service in Macau TechCrunch Uber has bowed to regulators in Asia once again after the U.S. ride-sharing giant halted its service in Macau, the gambling mecca that is a special administrative region of China. The company said it will “pause” its services in Macau from July 22 ... Uber suspends ride sharing in Macau for the second timeThe Independent Uber suspends ride-sharing services in MacauReuters Ride-sharing giant Uber to pull out of Macau after battle with regulatorsSouth China Morning Post e27 -Wall Street Journal (subscription) -Marketing Interactive all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Independent Online Uber wants to meet police minister over turf war Independent Online Johannesburg - Uber South Africa has requested an urgent meeting with the ministers of police and transport to address the ongoing war between its partner drivers and the traditional metered taxi industry, especially in Gauteng. This comes after an ... EXCLUSIVE: Two women pulled out of an Uber by meter taxi drivers in SandtonSandton Chronicle Uber urgently needs police help to stop Gautrain station attacksMyBroadband Uber says it will improve conditions for UK driversETAuto.com all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Uber suspends ride sharing in Macau for the second time The Independent This is the second time Uber has decided to pause its operations in Macau. The prior plan had been triggered by steep fines imposed on its drivers in the Chinese-ruled territory, but the company in September did a U-turn and decided to stay on citing ... Uber rides into more trouble in Asia as it halts its service in MacauTechCrunch Uber suspends ride-sharing services in MacauReuters Uber's Setbacks Mount as It Exits MacauWall Street Journal (subscription) South China Morning Post -The Australian all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Eyewitness News Uber management requests meeting with Mbalula to resolve violence Eyewitness News Uber's Jonathan Ayache says: “We have that security line that is available to them and if it's a specific hotspot, there should be security there.” The minister earlier this month said that it is clear that the increase in violence within the taxi ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber's global retreat continues as it pulls out of Macau Business Insider The company will suspend its operations in the former Portuguese territory of Macau from 22 July as it could "not secure a business environment" to "unlock the full benefits of ride-sharing". Uber, in its official website, said it was exploring ways to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bath Chronicle Council agrees to look again at Uber's working practices following Government concerns Bath Chronicle Bath and North East Somerset councillors have agreed to look again at the working practices of private hire companies such as Uber. The decision came after the council accepted the contents of a report into the taxi company which found there were 'no ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inquirer.net Booking Uber or Grab Will Be Harder Starting July 26 Inquirer.net I broke out in a cold sweat when I heard about the possibility of Uber and Grab ceasing its public transportation services and I'm sure you felt that same wave of panic. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) may not be stopping ... Netizens react to LTFRB plan on Uber and Grab crackdownGMA News LTFRB tells Grab, Uber: 'We will not succumb to pressure'Rappler LTFRB orders Grab, Uber to submit list of accredited operatorsCNN Philippines ABS-CBN News all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Apalachicola Times MOHAMED A. EL-ERIAN: What a London cabbie taught me about Uber Apalachicola Times Much has been said about Uber's multiple self-inflicted wounds during a period of very rapid growth and that are now being fixed. The reporting and commentary have tended to cloud the extent to which the company's innovative approach has transformed ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

GeekWire What it's like to tip in the Uber app: Confessions of a former ride-hailing cheapskate GeekWire One of the first times I used Uber was to get to the company's downtown Seattle office. This was back in 2014, still relatively early in the company's rise. We were in conversations about having then-Uber CEO Travis Kalanick speak at one of our events. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate California woman gives birth inside of an Uber SFGate A woman in Sherman Oaks, Calif., gave birth inside of an Uber car late Friday night, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. A press release from the fire department states that "prior to LAFD arrival, the driver of a rideshare vehicle was ... Uber driver helps deliver baby in Whole Foods parking lot6abc.com Woman gives birth in UberKTVU San Francisco all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber