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Salon There is no reason Uber should be a for-profit corporation Salon Now, the sharing economy is big business indeed: many sharing economy companies are, in Silicon Valley parlance, “unicorns” — startups valued at $1 billion or more, a list that includes Lyft, Uber, Airbnb, and Chinese ridesharing giant Didi Chuxing ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Wharton psychologist says Uber's culture is the perfect example of a toxic Silicon Valley myth Business Insider Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick pictured. Steve Jennings/Getty Images. Uber's bad first half of 2017 culminated in late June with the resignation of CEO and cofounder Travis Kalanick. It came after a string of scandals including allegations of rampant ... What's next for Uber?The Week Magazine Names surface for Uber's next CEOIndiana Gazette 25 Hot Uber Jobs In The Cranberry AreaPatch.com all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times John Zimmer, president of Lyft, on the rivalry with Uber Financial Times As the Financial Times sits down with Mr Zimmer, 33, in Lyft's San Francisco headquarters the contrast in decor with Uber's nearby offices is striking. Walls are splashed with pink, the colour of Lyft's moustache logo. At Uber everything is black and ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable This startup helps Uber drivers make extra cash by selling random stuff in their cars Mashable Anyone who's been stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic in an Uber probably could have used a pair of headphones or an Altoid at some point. Cargo is a new startup that promises to provide those random items you'd be happy to have mid-ride — and, more ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bangkok Post Indonesia sets tariff ranges for Uber, Grab Bangkok Post Ride-hailing services such as US group Uber Technologies Inc, Southeast Asia's Grab and Indonesia's GO-JEK have heavily subsidised their drivers in Indonesia in order to gain market share in the country of 250 million people, analysts say. The ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Week Magazine What's next for Uber? The Week Magazine Travis Kalanick's "spectacular flameout is one for the ages," said Adam Lashinsky at Fortune. The CEO and co-founder of Uber unexpectedly stepped down last month, after the ride-hailing giant's biggest investors confronted him with a list of demands ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun Uber, Lyft Begin Trial Period in Ithaca Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun Uber and Lyft have finally hit the streets of Ithaca — though they may not be here to stay. As of June 29, Ithaca residents have access to the ridesharing platforms following their authorization by state legislation, according to a press release for ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

City A.M. Uber speedboat service is full steam ahead off the coast of Croatia City A.M. We knew it wouldn't be long before Uber took to the seas... Yesterday, after a few weeks of testing, UberBOAT launched in Croatia. The tech giant plans to operate throughout the summer tourist season, wizzing up and down the country's Adriatic Coast. Uber launches speedboat service along the Croatian coastCNBC Uber launches speedboat service along Croatia's coastReuters.com Uber launches speedboat service in CroatiaPress TV TNW all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Uber ties up with Southern Railway in Coimbatore Economic Times "We are very excited about our partnership with Southern Railway as we celebrate two years of Uber in Coimbatore. By complementing the available public transit infrastructure, we're bridging the first and last mile connectivity gaps, making it easily ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Uber is being sued by two separate women claiming sexual assault by its drivers Recode The application process to become an Uber driver is simple, fast, and designed to allow Uber to hire as many drivers as possible while incurring minimal associated costs. Such cost saving, however, is at the expense of riders, especially female riders. Woman sues Uber after 'driver sexually assaulted her' | Daily Mail ...Daily Mail Uber background checks under scrutiny after felon driver assault ...KMOV.com all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarketWatch Uber and Lyft drivers now have port-a-potties at JFK airport MarketWatch Ride-hailing drivers have scored a victory in their yearlong battle for a way to relieve themselves at one of the busiest airports in the world. The New York Port Authority has installed port-a-potties in the ride-hailing lot at John F. Kennedy airport ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge How Uber can emerge from its scandals as a more ethical company The Verge To put it lightly, Uber has had a rough couple months. After the departure of its CEO Travis Kalanick and many of his top deputies following several months of nonstop scandals and controversies, the company finds itself in the unique position to hit ... She criticized Uber for years. With the CEO gone, she feels a "palpable sense of relief."Vox Uber crosses 5 billion tripsCNBC Uber pays a $26 billion price for its toxic corporate cultureThe Sydney Morning Herald Daily Mail -Livemint all 52 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

POLITICO.eu Uber to EU regulators: Let's be friends POLITICO.eu Meet the new cuddly Uber, which wants to be partners, not adversaries, with Europe's disgruntled regulators. That was the message from Frances Frei, the ride-hailing app's new senior vice president of leadership and strategy, in an interview with ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TNW Uber launches speedboat service along the Croatian coast CNBC Uber Technologies launched its speedboat service in Croatia on Friday, connecting major tourist spots along the country's Adriatic coast. UberBOAT, which offers speedboats for up to 12 people, has already been tested in Istanbul and Miami among other ... Uber's boat service makes waves with Croatian localsTNW Uber launches speedboat service in CroatiaVerdict all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Why Uber Is Worth Saving, And How To Save It Forbes The resignation last week of Uber co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick is the latest black eye for the company, which has stepped on many toes during its rise from scrappy startup to global giant. Its intense, take-no-prisoners management style has left ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

POLITICO.eu Can this man kill Uber? POLITICO.eu Most importantly, he and his cooperative have brought Uber to court, in a case that could deal a massive blow to the company's attempts to consolidate its business in Europe. The case — first lodged in Barcelona but now in front of the European Court ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Binghamton Homepage Ridesharing apps Uber and Lyft now available to use in Binghamton Binghamton Homepage Uber New York Policy Director Ashwini Chhabra says the company conducts extensive background checks on its drivers. "We work with an independent 3rd party company that does background checks all the way down to the county level. They check court ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate Uber email: Hiring ex-Google star could save a year on robot cars SFGate Michael Bauer's Top 100 Restaurants. MenuSections. http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Uber-email-Hiring-ex-Google-star-could-save-a-11257027.php. Uber email: Hiring ex-Google star could save a year on robot cars. By David R. Baker. Updated 3:27 ... Alphabet says Uber is engaging in a cover-upRecode Uber reveals its latest self driving truck and kills off Otto brand and sensor at center of legal battle with Google ...Daily Mail Uber shows off its upgraded fleet of autonomous trucksEngadget Business Insider -TechCrunch -Gizmodo -Bloomberg all 78 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WIRED Uber's Opportunity to Remake Silicon Valley—For Good WIRED For the past several years, Uber has defined how the world sees the modern tech company—brilliant and customer-focused, but also amoral, ruthless, arrogant, and destructive (to say nothing of sexist). Now, as it seeks to redefine itself, Uber also has ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Woman Sues Uber Claiming the Company Knew the Violent Past of the Driver Who Raped Her Fortune The victim, who is goes by “Jane Doe" in court documents, alleges that she was raped by an Uber driver named Yahkhahnahn Ammi in Kansas City, Mo. on January 28th, 2017. Doe says that during an Uber ride with Ammi, he persuaded her to exchange ... Lawsuit claims Uber ignored attempted murder conviction of driver ...TechCrunch Uber was warned about driver's violent past before he raped a ...The Verge Murderous Uber driver 'attacked passenger and the app biz did ...The Register Kansas City Business Journal all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber is exploring a way to repair its relationship with drivers: equity in the $69 billion company Business Insider Uber has met with the SEC about the possibility of giving drivers equity in the company, according to an Axios report, citing an anonymous source. Drivers are contractors, not employees, and if the SEC were to agree, it would set an important precedent ... Uber's driver recognition check to boost riders safetyDaily Nation Uber discussed giving drivers equity in SEC meetingsThe Hill all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber just completed its 5 billionth trip, proving most people are okay with all the scandals The Verge Uber hasn't had much to brag about lately. Its public image is in tatters, its CEO has resigned in disgrace, and hundreds of thousands of people have deleted the app. But despite almost daily evidence that the company is in free fall, the core product ... Uber crosses the 5 billion trip milestone amid ongoing issuesTechCrunch Uber Has Made An Insane Number of Worldwide TripsFortune What Drivers Want Out of the New-and-Improved UberThe Ringer (blog) Reuters.com -Daily Mail -Las Vegas Sun all 21 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber crosses the 5 billion trip milestone amid ongoing issues TechCrunch Uber riders have taken 5 billion trips using the service the company announced today, more than doubling the two billion milestone it hit back in 2016. The 5 billion mark was actually crossed in May. 156 trips began at 7:29:06 AM GMT on May 20, Uber ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber crosses the 5 billion trip milestone amid ongoing issues TechCrunch Uber riders have taken 5 billion trips using the service the company announced today, more than doubling the two billion milestone it hit back in 2016. The 5 billion mark was actually crossed in May. 156 trips began at 7:29:06 AM GMT on May 20, Uber ... Uber Has Made An Insane Number of Worldwide TripsFortune Despite internal struggle, Uber is still a very popular serviceEngadget DC driver helps Uber hit 5 billionWTOP all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Lessons in Leadership: Avoid an Uber-Crisis through Clear Written Policy, Education, and Action Forbes What happened at Uber this month is symptomatic of what can, and often does, happen at many young and fast-growing companies. Often so fixated on growth and financial results, company leaders aren't always paying full attention to the underlying ... No change in growth and investment plans in India: UberEconomic Times all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber