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The Verge Uber drivers on Travis Kalanick's resignation: 'I don't give a damn about that' The Verge Last week, the resignation of Travis Kalanick as CEO of Uber sent shockwaves through the tech industry. It stemmed from the culmination of almost six months of nonstop scandals, controversies, and negative headlines for the $69 billion company. Some ... Now that Travis Kalanick has resigned, is it OK to use Uber?The Guardian Travis Kalanick's bosses share just as much blame for the Uber calamityQuartz Marissa Mayer defends Uber founder Travis Kalanick as a 'phenomenal leader' who just didn't know what was going onBusiness Insider Daily Mail -Economic Times -Financial Times -Susan J. Fowler all 107 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Uber expands UberEATS to Delhi-NCR Economic Times Uber expands UberEATS to Delhi-NCR. By PTI | Updated: Jun 28, 2017, 06.20 PM IST. Post a Comment. In pic: UberEATS India head Bhavik Rathod speaks at the launch of UberEATS in Delhi-NCR. Uber launches UberEATS in Delhi NCRThe Indian Express Uber enters the race to get your takeaway to your door in Brighton and HoveThe Argus Are you ready to try Uber Eats, Charlotte?Charlotte Observer all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber faces new pressure from crowdfunded VAT case Financial Times On the surface, the stakes in Uber's latest UK legal wrangle look surprisingly small: an activist tax barrister is relying on crowdfunding for a High Court claim demanding a VAT receipt and a grand total of 56p in compensation. But if Jolyon Maugham QC ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Is Facing an Investigation in Australia Over Minimum Wage Fortune Australia's workplace regulator on Wednesday said it is investigating U.S. ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies over the way it recruits drivers, after a drivers group sought employee rather than subcontractor status. The Fair Work Ombudsman plans to ... Australia probes Uber over pay and work conditionsFinancial Times Fair Work Ombudsman investigates Uber over potential breach of labour lawsThe Sydney Morning Herald Fair Work Ombudsman launches investigation into UberThe Australian all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Pocket-lint.com Uber will now let you request rides for any of your contacts Pocket-lint.com Your contact will receive a text message from the Uber driver to let them know the ride is on its way, and your contact can even phone the driver if they need to. Your friend or family member doesn't need to have a smartphone either, just as long as ... You can now request Uber rides for other peopleThe Verge Uber now lets you request a ride for someone elseTechCrunch Uber, Lyft Release New App Updates to Win You OverFortune Mac Rumors -Engadget -CNET -Uber Newsroom all 102 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drum Ad of the Day: Uber contrasts a career as a driver with the pitfalls of life on the checkouts The Drum Uber's in-house creative team again teamed up with BBH to produce two videos contrasting what it's like working in a supermarket and a supermarket respectively to the zero-hours life of a driver for the tech firm. Supermarket vs Uber depicts a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drum Uber: Supermarket vs Uber by BBH London The Drum Uber has rolled out the second phase of its 'Where to?' campaign with a creative recruitment push highlighting the shift-free benefits of becoming a driver. Uber's in-house creative team again teamed up with BBH to produce two videos contrasting what ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Australia probes Uber over pay and work conditions Financial Times Australian regulators are investigating whether Uber is flouting employment laws in the country, the latest in a series of setbacks for the US car-hailing company over recent weeks. The Fair Work Ombudsman said on Wednesday that it had begun an inquiry ... Fair Work Ombudsman investigates Uber over potential breach of labour lawsThe Sydney Morning Herald Fair Work Ombudsman launches investigation into UberThe Australian all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber to appeal against English tests for drivers BBC News The introduction of an English language test for private hire drivers has been delayed after Uber won the right to appeal against the plans. Transport for London (TfL) had wanted to revoke licences if drivers had not passed the test by 30 September ... Uber-roach: Why A Hated Company Won't DieForbes Uber Wins the Right to Contest English Tests for Drivers in LondonFortune Uber wins right to contest English tests for London driversThe Straits Times The Press all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Now that Travis Kalanick has resigned, is it OK to use Uber? The Guardian Q: Given all the terrible stories that have come out about Uber, should I erase the app from my phone, even though the CEO has resigned? Let's list the bad things. Uber, which rightly or wrongly feels like patient zero in the plague of horrible tech ... Disruption does not redeem Uber's bad boysFinancial Times Marissa Mayer reportedly stands by Uber's Travis KalanickCNET Shares of a publicly traded Uber might be crashingEconomic Times San Francisco Chronicle -Quartz -CNBC -Susan J. Fowler all 68 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sydney Morning Herald Fair Work Ombudsman investigates Uber over potential breach of labour laws The Sydney Morning Herald The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched an investigation into Uber and whether its contracts with tens of thousands of Australian drivers are in breach of federal workplace laws. The employment watchdog undertook to probe the US-based company's ... Fair Work Ombudsman launches investigation into UberThe Australian all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Australian Financial Review Uber faces Fair Work probe for sham contracting The Australian Financial Review The Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating Uber over claims it has engaged in sham contracting by classifying tens of thousands of drivers as independent contractors rather than as employees. The investigation raises the prospect of a test case that ... Fair Work Ombudsman investigates Uber over potential breach of labour lawsThe Age all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber irks local cabbies Mail Tribune Taxi companies have mobilized against a proposal to allow ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to do business in Medford. “They're always doing things on the edge of legality,” said James Cox, owner of Southern Oregon All Star Taxi Inc. Cox and ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times As Uber Stumbles, Lyft Sees an Opening, and Bites Its Tongue New York Times John Zimmer, the co-founder and president of Lyft, wants you to know that he is not — I repeat, not — happy about the chaos that is enveloping Uber, his fiercest rival in the ride-sharing market. There will be no corks popped at Lyft's San Francisco ... Uber, Lyft scheduled to hit Ithaca roads as soon as Friday, legislators hear final argumentsThe Ithaca Voice Legislators want tryout for Uber, Lyft firstIthaca Journal all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Other companies should look at themselves before judging Uber, says early investor Ashton Kutcher Business Insider But not Ashton Kutcher. The Hollywood star and early Uber investor thinks the ride-hailing company isn't being treated fairly. "How did Uber become the poster child for a problem everyone's facing?" Kutcher said Monday evening while on stage at an ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Uber driver accused of stealing over $25K in rides and food CNET A 25-year-old Uber driver on Monday pleaded no contest to felony grand theft charges in a case involving more than $25,000 in stolen rides and food delivery, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's office. The news was earlier reported by ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sun Shocking moment cabbie cheats death when thugs mistake his car for an Uber and FIREBOMB it The Sun INCREDIBLE footage shows a driver narrowly escaping death when his cab was petrol bombed after being mistaken for an Uber amid a violent taxi wars in South Africa. The terrified man, who suffered smoke inhalation and minor burns, was miraculously able ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Now you can call your mom an Uber: Car sharing giant makes it easier to request a ride for someone else Daily Mail Uber has made it easier for its users to request rides for a friend or family member. Now, when you order a car for someone else, a text message will be sent to the rider that includes the driver's details and a link to track the route - the two ... You can now request Uber rides for other peopleThe Verge Uber Users Can Now 'Request a Ride for a Loved One'Mac Rumors Uber now lets you request a ride for someone elseTechCrunch Fortune -CNET -Engadget -Uber Newsroom all 114 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Inside Uber's unsettling alliance with some of New York's shadiest car dealers Quartz Uber upended the global, $100 billion taxi market, achieving a valuation of nearly $70 billion, with an app that hails a car at the touch of a button. But the company still struggles to recruit and retain the more than 1.5 million drivers worldwide who ... No Matter Where You Are, You Can Request an Uber for Someone ElseGadget Hacks all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune This Is the Average Pay at Lyft, Uber, Airbnb and More Fortune It's a pleasing vision to many; laborers are sprung from the chains of their 9 to 5, free to craft their work schedules precisely as they'd wish—making potholders to sell on Etsy in the morning, doing a little TaskRabbiting in the afternoon; driving ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge You can now request Uber rides for other people The Verge Uber is adding the ability to book rides for other people. Going forward, any time you set a pickup location that is away from where you actually are, the app will ask if you or someone else is taking the ride. From there, you can pick from a list of ... Uber now lets you request a ride for someone elseTechCrunch Now you can book Uber rides for people without accounts or smartphones — making it easier for seniorsLos Angeles Times Uber will now let you order a ride for someone else — even if they don't have the app, or a smartphoneBusiness Insider UK Refinery29 -SFGate -National Post all 36 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider The family of an Uber driver who was killed by a machete-wielding teen is suing Walmart Business Insider The family of an Illinois Uber driver who was stabbed to death filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Monday against Wal-Mart Stores Inc for failing to stop the teen suspect in the incident from stealing a machete and knife from one of its stores. The ... Family of Uber driver killed with stolen knife, machete sues Walmart ...Chicago Tribune Family of Uber driver stabbed to death by teen files suit against ...WGN-TV Family of slain Chicago area Uber driver sues WalmartFox News all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Uber-roach: Why a Hated Company Won't Die Forbes “How are you finding working for Uber?” Is a question I'd ask every driver in the early years of Uber's ascendancy to dominance in London in 2012. Partly out of fascination of the concept, partly digging for a story, and partly just making conversation. Uber wins right of appeal against London Mayor's English test for driversProactive Investors UK Uber wins right to contest English tests for London driversReuters Uber launches new driver-ride service in ChristchurchThe Press all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber now lets you request a ride for someone else TechCrunch Uber is adding a new feature that lets you specify someone else in your phone's contact book as the rider for the trip. It was always possible to hail a ride and specify another pickup point if you wanted to, but the new feature really streamlines the ... Uber will now let you order a ride for someone else — even if they don't have the app, or a smartphoneBusiness Insider Now you can book Uber rides for people without accounts or smartphones — making it easier for seniorsLos Angeles Times Uber lets users request rides for othersSFGate Refinery29 -National Post -The San Diego Union-Tribune all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber will now let you order a ride for someone else — even if they don't have the app, or a smartphone Business Insider When someone goes to request a ride in the Uber app, they'll have the option to select themselves or another person as the passenger. Once the ride is requested, the passenger will receive a text message with the details of the trip and a link to ... Uber now lets you request a ride for someone elseTechCrunch Now you can book Uber rides for people without accounts or smartphones — making it easier for seniorsLos Angeles Times Uber lets users request rides for othersSFGate Refinery29 -ABC News -The San Diego Union-Tribune all 21 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber