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Financial Times Uber hires Harvard Business School professor to overhaul culture Financial Times Uber has hired a Harvard Business School professor to help transform the troubled car-hailing company, shortly before it publishes an internal investigation into its workplace culture. Frances Frei, a senior associate dean for executive education at ... Uber Hires Harvard Professor to Help Embattled CEO Be a Better LeaderFortune Uber hires HBS's Frances Frei as a top leadership and strategy exec to fix its management messRecode Uber hires new exec to help improve company cultureCNNMoney Dealbreaker -Business Insider all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters San Francisco investigating whether Uber, Lyft are public nuisances Reuters SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco has issued subpoenas to Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] and Lyft Inc for a broad scope of records on driving and business practices as part of an investigation to determine whether the ride-services companies have ... San Francisco City Attorney looks into Lyft, Uber practicesMarketWatch SF goes after Uber, Lyft for data on city trips, driver bonusesSFGate San Francisco claims Uber, Lyft not serving poor, disabledReuters UK CBS News -CleanTechnica all 24 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber is delaying the release of its investigation into gender bias, report says CNBC Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. Shu Zhang | Reuters. Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. The release of Uber's hotly anticipated workplace culture report was scheduled for Tuesday, but the meeting has now been delayed, according to Axios. Chief executive Travis ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune 'No Uber Oakland' Coalition Releases a List of 10 Demands for Ride-Hailing Giant Fortune As a result, a coalition of community leaders has formed “No Uber Oakland,” a campaign that urges Uber to make concrete plans and “hammer out a constructive agenda to ensure that Oakland's diverse residents have access to good jobs.” The coalition has ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The National Law Review San Francisco City Attorney looks into Lyft, Uber practices MarketWatch San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera on Monday issued subpoenas to ride-hailing companies Lyft and Uber, seeking four years of records on driving practices, disability access, and services in the city. The City Attorney also made a simultaneous ... Lyft Drivers Allege Uber Spied on them for Competitive EdgeThe National Law Review SF goes after Uber, Lyft for data on city trips, driver bonusesSFGate Thousands Of Cab Owners Will Go Bankrupt In Fight With Uber, Lyft: ReportDNAinfo all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Uber Criticized for Surge Pricing During London Terror Attack The Drive In yet another public-relations crisis for the embattled ride-sharing company, Uber is being criticized for not deactivating surge pricing quickly enough following deadly terror attacks Saturday in London. The company claims it reacted as quickly as it ... Uber slammed for price surges during London terror attack | Daily ...Daily Mail Uber under fire for surge pricing following London Bridge terror attack before removing 'automatic increase and ...Mirror.co.uk London Bridge attack: Uber will refund journeys of people caught up in terror after surge pricing backlashCity A.M. CNNMoney all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sun What is Uber, why is the taxi cab app so controversial and how will it be affected by European court ruling? The Sun TAXI firm Uber has revolutionised travel by connecting freelance drivers with passengers in major cities all over the world – through the power of smartphone technology – but whipped up a fair amount of controversy during its dramatic rise. Now after ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Mercury News Despite controversy, Uber's new autonomous car head is driving toward a driverless future The Mercury News Raquel Urtasun, head of Uber's new Advanced Technologies Group in Toronto, stands in front of one of the ride-hailing company's self-driving cars. Urtasun was brought on May 1 to lead the company's autonomous vehicle efforts in the city. (Courtesy of ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Phys.Org Polish taxi drivers protest against Uber Phys.Org Traditional cab operators argue that the app represents unfair competition because Uber drivers can dodge the rules and restrictions that regulate professionals. Blaring horns and flying small red-and-white national flags, the taxis inched through ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber has refunded passengers after London Bridge terror attack BBC News Uber has said that passengers who used the app around the London Bridge attack on Saturday night have been refunded. The taxi company was criticised on social media for allowing its prices to rise after the incident, which occurred around 10pm. Uber to refund those who fled London Bridge attack after being criticised for activating surge pricesThe Sun Uber refunds journeys made during London Bridge terror attackMetro Uber has refunded customers caught up in London terror attackBusiness Insider AOL -The Independent -RT all 10,319 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber is refunding passengers after London Bridge terror attack BBC News Uber has said that passengers who used the app around the London Bridge attack on Saturday night will be refunded. The taxi company was criticised on social media for allowing its prices to rise after the incident, which occurred around 10pm. Uber to refund those who fled London Bridge attack after being criticised for activating surge pricesThe Sun Uber is refunding customers caught up in London terror attackBusiness Insider Uber is refunding passengers who used the service after the London terror attackAOL The Independent -The Drive -The INQUIRER -Twitter all 7,651 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber now available at Mactan Cebu airport ABS-CBN News MANILA - Travelers flying to Cebu will now be able to book Uber rides at the Mactan Cebu International Airport. GMR-MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC), the operator of the Mactan airport announced today it is partnering with Uber to make it ... MCIA passengers can now use Uber from airportBusiness Mirror all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Retail Gazette (blog) Westfield partners with Uber Retail Gazette (blog) Westfield has become the first UK retail outfit to partner with Uber, in a deal aimed at streamlining the taxi service to and from Westfield's two London shopping centres. Specific pickup and drop-off points have been established at Westfield London ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Moneycontrol.com Environment Day: Uber, Ola compete over claims of fuel savings via ridesharing Moneycontrol.com On World Environment Day, two of the biggest ride hailing companies in India – Uber and Ola – gave an eco-friendly twist to competition, releasing data in a few hours of each other to show how the adoption of their ride sharing features have had a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber is refunding passengers after London Bridge terror attack BBC News Uber has said that passengers who used the app around the London Bridge attack on Saturday night will be refunded. The taxi company was criticised on social media for allowing its prices to rise after the incident, which occurred around 10pm. Uber to refund those who fled London Bridge attack after being criticised for activating surge pricesThe Sun Uber refunds journeys made during London Bridge terror attackMetro Uber has refunded customers caught up in London terror attackBusiness Insider AOL -The Independent -RT -BBC News all 10,222 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber will refund passengers after London Bridge terror attack BBC News Uber has said that passengers who used the app around the London Bridge attack on Saturday night will be refunded. The taxi company was criticised on social media for allowing its prices to rise after the incident, which occurred around 10pm. London terror attack: Uber slammed for being slow to turn off 'surge pricing' after rampageThe Independent Fury as Uber prices soar after London Bridge terror attack carnage - but firm says it remove 'automatic increase'The Sun Uber slammed for surge pricing during London attacksNew York Post Daily Mail -Business Insider UK -Mirror.co.uk -Times of India all 6,461 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Standard Uber and Fox scandals show dangers of letting macho cultures run wild Business Standard Most of us have probably seen the video of Uber founder and CEO Travis Kalanick scolding one of his own drivers, cursing and lamenting that “some people don't like to take responsibility for their own shit.” Fox News, meanwhile, continues to reel from ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET 'No Uber Oakland' kicks off campaign with list of demands CNET Uber's back-and-forth has left Oakland residents wondering what the ride-hailing company's real plans are for the city. So, a coalition of local organizations and community leaders on Monday launched a campaign with a list of demands called "No Uber ... Oakland group to Uber: Shape up or stay out of our cityThe Mercury News Oakland coalition fears Uber will displace working classSan Francisco Chronicle all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET 'No Uber Oakland' kicks off campaign with list of demands CNET Uber's back-and-forth has left Oakland residents wondering what the ride-hailing company's real plans are for the city. So, a coalition of local organizations and community leaders on Monday launched a campaign with a list of demands called "No Uber ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

UT The Daily Texan Students should boycott Uber UT The Daily Texan On Monday, my Facebook feed was filled with UT students celebrating Uber's return to Austin. I was disappointed to see thousands of students praise a company with an abysmal labor record that's shown little care for the safety of its riders. While ... Lyft, Uber revving engines to start Salem rides this weekStatesman Journal all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Lyft, Uber revving engines to start Salem rides this week Statesman Journal Jennifer Ewing hopes to be her own boss. So last Thursday, the Monmouth resident traveled to the Salem Public Library, hearing the ins-and-outs of what to expect as a driver for Uber. Uber and similarly-operating Lyft are revving their engines to get ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ABC Action News Uber driver arrested for strong arm robbery ABC Action News "You're supposed to use Uber for going home safe instead of being out here worrying about driving and all that. I mean you shouldn't have to be assaulted and robbed by an Uber driver. You're supposed to feel safe and all that, but I definitely didn't ... Uber driver arrested for allegedly robbing teenFOX 13 News, Tampa Bay Cops: Uber driver steals gold necklace worth thousands off customer's neck in Palm HarborWFLA Uber driver accused of stealing necklace from passenger in Palm HarborTampabay.com WTSP 10 News -Patch.com all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Sun-Times We might not want to go, but Uber is taking us there anyway Chicago Sun-Times Uber showed up in 2011 and sidestepped all that by claiming not to be a cab company but a kind of dating service, pairing Mr. Takeme Somewhere with Miss Gotta Car then stepping back to let the chips fall where they may. Are both drivers and passengers ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WFLA Cops: Uber driver steals gold necklace worth thousands off customer's neck in Palm Harbor WFLA PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A 17-year-old boy's necklace was brazenly ripped off his neck by an Uber driver early Sunday morning, according to deputies. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call around 2:25 am, and met the victim ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends More drama for Uber as taxi drivers in Spain stage a strike Digital Trends Another week, another strike against Uber. The latest drama unfolded in Spain last week, where taxi drivers took up metaphorical arms against various ride-hailing apps like Uber. Drivers in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia participated in the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber