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BBC News Uber chief to take leave from company BBC News Uber boss Travis Kalanick plans to take time away from the company, and could return in a diminished role. The move follows recommendations made after a review of management and practices at the firm. The report was sparked by a former employee's ... Embattled Uber CEO Travis Kalanick takes indefinite leave of absenceThe Guardian Uber CEO Travis Kalanick to take time away from the companyCNBC Uber CEO to Take Leave, Diminished Role After Workplace ScandalsBloomberg TechCrunch -BBC News -The Verge all 226 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick to take a leave of absence from the company MarketWatch Uber Chief Executive Travis Kalanick is taking a leave of absence from the company, according to media reports. The move comes as the findings of an investigation conducted by former U.S. Attorney Eric Holder was released to Uber employees Tuesday. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Curbed SF Lyft and Uber drivers generate 20 percent of miles driven on SF streets Curbed SF That's about nine percent of all “person trips”: Although nobody counted the passengers and this is an estimate based on typical taxi behavior. Nobody is really sure how many Uber and Lyft drivers the city has: But the city estimates that it's around ... Uber, Lyft cars have heavy impact on SF streets, study findsSFGate Uber's New Pricing Idea Is Good Theory, Risky BusinessBloomberg all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber's first UK TV advert “Effortless Night” imagines a hellish date in the city New Statesman Have you ever been on a first date and thought, “Well, that was beyond awkward, but think how well it could have gone if only we had made 12 different stops?” No? Well, Uber thinks you have! The ride-hailing app released its first TV advert this week ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Uber to Release Findings of Harassment Probe on Tuesday Wall Street Journal (subscription) On a Sunday afternoon nearly four months ago, a 3,000-word blog post with the seemingly innocuous title, “Reflecting On One Very, Very Strange Year At Uber,” changed the course of the world's most highly valued startup. The post, by former Uber ... Uber's scandals test the patience of investors — and the publicLos Angeles Times 14 Executives Who Have Left Uber This YearBuzzFeed News How did Uber become such a corporate car wreck?CBS News all 32 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Recode Daily: Uber's internal report rolls out to employees today Recode The much-awaited internal report on Uber's corporate culture will be delivered to employees today; Uber's board has already agreed to implement the report's recommendations. Meanwhile, Uber's SVP of business, Emil Michael, has left the company, and ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WIRED Even Uber's Crisis Won't Kill Founder Worship in Tech WIRED Uber is a mess. Today, the company's nine-member board is expected to make public the findings of a wide-ranging investigation conducted by the law firm of former US Attorney General Eric Holder following allegations earlier this year of a company ... Uber's scandals test the patience of investors — and the publicLos Angeles Times 14 Executives Who Have Left Uber This YearBuzzFeed News How did Uber become such a corporate car wreck?CBS News NBCNews.com -Inverse -Marketplace.org all 64 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Essex Live Taxi firms concerned over Uber drivers operating in Chelmsford ... Essex Live Taxi drivers have been sharing their concerns after an Uber driver was caught plying for trade in Chelmsford without a licence for the city. The driver was ... Uber driver suffers burns when car is set alight‚ now fighting for his ...Times LIVE all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Evening Standard Uber driver jailed for six years for attack on British tourist Evening Standard An Uber driver in Australia was today sent to prison for at least six years for raping a young British tourist in an attack described by a judge as “predatory”. New South Wales District Court heard Muhammad Naveed, 41, had offering to drive the woman ... Uber driver sentenced for raping sleeping passengerNEWS.com.au Uber driver jailed over rape of passenger picked up from Sydney's Kings CrossABC Online 'He took advantage in the most terrible way': Sydney Uber driver jailed for nine years for raping a drunk female ...Daily Mail Bismarck Tribune -SBS -The Sydney Morning Herald all 22 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate Uber, Lyft cars have heavy impact on SF streets, study finds SFGate “The perception that there are a tremendous number of (Uber and Lyft) vehicles out on the streets today is, in fact, true,” said Joe Castiglione, the authority's deputy director for technology, data and analysis. “We see huge numbers of trips across ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times LIVE Uber driver suffers burns when car is set alight‚ now fighting for his life in hospital Times LIVE With riders advising the company of more attacks on drivers‚ Uber called on the police and government to do its part as it could not fight the criminality on its own. "We want to make it clear – this sort of violence is completely unacceptable ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarketWatch Trump is 'the Uber of politics,' says former White House adviser MarketWatch In the latest chapter of the Uber saga, chief executive Travis Kalanick may be headed for a leave of absence following reports of abrasive behavior, and the company has fired more than 20 workers after an investigation into claims it has an aggressive, ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber hopes Holder report will let it move on from scandals Financial Times Uber's chief executive Travis Kalanick will present employees with the findings of a scathing report about Uber's culture on Tuesday, as he confronts the biggest crisis of leadership that the San Francisco company has ever faced. The report, prepared ... Uber executive Emil Michael steps down as critical report loomsSky News Uber silent on CEO's future as it adopts Holder proposalsThe Guardian Meet the man who is replacing Uber's second in command: David RichterRecode CNBC -The Verge -The Register -Susan J. Fowler all 380 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Axios Uber to add independent board member Axios Her appointment, which is expected to be finalized soon, would address one of the recommendations presented to Uber's board yesterday by former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder, who was hired in February to lead an investigation into allegations of ... Uber to add another woman to its board amid crisesCNNMoney Uber to Add Independent Director as Board Responds to CrisesBloomberg all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Uber's scandals test the patience of investors — and the public Los Angeles Times As Uber attempts to emerge from this litany of scandals — with the findings of an internal investigation into its corporate culture set to be released Tuesday — the ride-hailing company faces new concerns. Will its misconduct harm its reputation with ... Uber, Lyft cars have heavy impact on SF streets, study findsSFGate San Francisco Is Cracking Down On UberCBS San Francisco Bay Area all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BuzzFeed News 14 Executives Who Have Left Uber This Year BuzzFeed News It started on January 19, when the Federal Trade Commission hit Uber with a $20 million fine for misleading drivers about pay. Only a week later, a #DeleteUber campaign went viral after Uber turned off surge pricing at New York's JFK airport during a ... How did Uber become such a corporate car wreck?CBS News all 27 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NEWS.com.au Uber driver sentenced for raping sleeping passenger NEWS.com.au A SYDNEY Uber driver who raped a drunk female passenger who fell asleep in the back of his car has been jailed for a maximum of nine years. Muhammad Naveed, 41, was sentenced to a minimum of six years and four months in prison at the Downing ... Uber driver jailed over rape of passenger picked up from Sydney's ...ABC Online Uber driver sentenced to six years jail over passenger rape - SBS TVSBS Sydney Uber driver Muhammad Naveed jailed for at least six years for raping passengerThe Sydney Morning Herald 9news.com.au -Daily Mail -Fox Business all 20 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS News How did Uber become such a corporate car wreck? CBS News Uber's second-in-command, Chief Business Officer Emil Michael, on Monday became the latest high-level executive to leave the ride-hailing startup. His departure comes as the board of directors adopts a series of recommendations about its corporate ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Uber appointed a Nestle executive to be an independent board member Recode Uber has appointed a new member to its board of directors following recommendations from law firm Covington & Burling. Wan Ling Martello, the executive vice president of Nestle in South Asia, will be stepping in as an independent board director, Recode ... Uber's Leadership Crisis IntensifiesWall Street Journal (subscription) Uber to Add Independent Director as Board Responds to CrisesBloomberg all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber loses head of business in culture shake-up Financial Times Uber's head of business Emil Michael has left the company in the wake of a report from Eric Holder, the former US attorney-general, recommending changes to the company's culture. Mr Michael, who was a close confidant of chief executive Travis Kalanick, ... Travis Kalanick's future as Uber CEO under threatThe Guardian Uber board: We accept all recommendations. Any execs left to carry them out?The Register Uber executive Emil Michael steps down as critical report loomsSky News The Verge -BBC News -Fortune -Susan J. Fowler all 316 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Emil Michael, Uber's SVP of business, has left the company TechCrunch Uber has confirmed that Emil Michael, one the company's top executives, has left the company. Earlier today Michael sent an internal email to staff that he would be leaving the ride-hailing company, according to a report from Recode. Michael, who ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AgencySpy BBH Debuts First Work for Uber in U.K. | AgencySpy - Adweek AgencySpy Now BBH has launched its first campaign for the brand, entitled “Where To?” with the 60-second broadcast spot “Effortless Night.” Directed by Somesuch's Kim ... Uber tells story of 'endless possibilities' in debut UK TV ad - CampaignCampaignLive Uber unveils integrated 'Where to?' campaign, enlisting This Girl ...The Drum all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune What Does a Management Shakeup Mean For Uber (and Silicon Valley)? Fortune This article first appeared in Term Sheet, Fortune's newsletter on deals and dealmakers. Sign up here. Sunday was a critical day for Uber, the world's most valuable venture-backed startup. The company's board held a 10 a.m. meeting in Los Angeles to go ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Citizen Uber confirms driver attacked and burnt at Loftus on Saturday Citizen A photo and video circulating among Uber drivers over the weekend of a taxi driver who was attacked near Loftus on Saturday night at the Springbok rugby march in Pretoria has been confirmed as authentic by popular ride-sharing app firm Uber. Samantha ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fast Company Uber shakeup: Here's everything that leaked about Eric Holder's investigation this weekend Fast Company The report recommends axing Emil Michael, Uber SVP and crony to CEO Travis Kalanick. But the board hasn't made a final decision on whether to fire him. Michael has been involved in the mishandling of an Indian woman's medical records, was present at ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber