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The Register Uber fires robo car exec for insubordination The Register Uber has fired Anthony Levandowski, the technology exec at the center of Waymo's lawsuit against the ridesharing company that alleges theft of self-driving car secrets and patent infringement. Uber's chief legal officer Salle Yoo dropped the ax on ... Uber fires head of self-driving car unit amid lawsuit over stolen Google secretsThe Guardian Uber fires self-driving car engineer amid legal fight with GoogleBBC News Uber fires self-driving car engineer at centre of Alphabet disputeFinancial Times Daily Mail -CNBC -The Verge -New York Times all 95 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber fires head of self-driving car unit amid lawsuit over stolen Google secrets The Guardian The termination, which was first reported by the New York Times, comes three months after Levandowksi was accused of stealing 14,000 internal documents from Google's self-driving car spinoff, Waymo, and taking them to Uber. Waymo sued Uber in ... Uber fires self-driving car engineer at centre of Alphabet disputeFinancial Times Uber fires ex-Google boss at center of self-driving suitDaily Mail Uber fires executive accused of stealing Google's self-driving car secretsThe Verge CNBC -TechCrunch -Forbes all 61 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Board Expected to Review Sexual Harassment Report Wednesday Fortune The investigation, led by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, began in February after an ex-Uber engineer published a blog post in which she said she had repeatedly complained about sexual harassment and discrimination at the ride-hailing company. Uber Prepares Itself for Results of Three-Month-Long Internal InvestigationNBCNews.com Uber harassment report is expected to hit next weekMarketWatch Uber Winds Up Harassment Probe, Leaving Employees on EdgeWall Street Journal (subscription) all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

A.V. Club Read This: The more we learn about Uber, the worse it gets A.V. Club For one of the most successful startups of all time, Uber has had no shortage of public relations explosions lately. The year began with protests against the company's perceived support of Donald Trump's immigration ban, as Uber CEO Travis Kalanick had ... Lessons in Travis Kalanick's TragedyFortune 'It Should've Been Travis': Uber Drivers Spread Hate After CEO's Mom Dies in Boat CrashObserver Mother of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick killed in California boating accidentSanta Rosa Press Democrat News18 all 26 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber fires engineer amid lawsuit with Google: report MarketWatch Anthony Levandowski, the employee at the center of Uber Technologies Inc's legal battle with Google's Waymo GOOG, +0.45% GOOGL, +0.29% has been fired from Uber, the New York Times reported Tuesday. Levandowski was in charge of Uber's ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber fires Anthony Levandowski, self-driving car executive at heart of Google lawsuit CNBC Levandowski was at the center of a lawsuit between Uber and Alphabet's Waymo unit, the latter of which accused Levandowski of stealing trade secrets related to autonomous vehicles and taking them with him to Uber. CNBC confirmed the news following a ... Uber fires Otto co-founder Anthony Levandowski due to Waymo disputeTechCrunch Uber fired the executive at the center of the Alphabet lawsuitRecode Uber just fired the engineer at the center of its legal battle with Google because he won't cooperateBusiness Insider Washington Post -The Verge -MarketWatch all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch How Uber is growth hacking in Spain despite regulatory roadblocks TechCrunch Taxi drivers in Spain are protesting against ride-hailing apps Uber and Cabify today, holding strikes in multiple cities and a protest march in the capital. Early reports suggest 20,000 protestors took to the streets in Madrid. Meanwhile, both ... Taxis strike across Spain to protest Uber, Cabify services - ABC NewsABC News Taxis strike across Spain to protest Uber, Cabify servicesNews 12 Connecticut Spanish Taxi Drivers Strike Against Uber, CabifyCHANNELS TELEVISION all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Markets Insider Snap and Uber hold hands in India (SNAP) Markets Insider Uber rolled out a Snapchat integration for its app in India that could help both companies grow users in the country. When taking an Uber, existing Snapchat users will now see a Snap card in the Uber Feed. From this Snap card, they'll be able to unlock ... Uber plans safer India ride with connected car technologyHindustan Times Uber increasing hiring in India to drive payments, booking innovationsLivemint Uber India plans to create frictionless experience for riders, driversMoneycontrol.com all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarketWatch Uber harassment report is expected to hit next week MarketWatch The report—expected next week—will be the culmination of an investigation triggered in February when former software engineer Susan Fowler Rigetti claimed in a nearly 3,000-word blog post that Uber management had ignored multiple complaints from her ... Uber Winds Up Harassment Probe, Leaving Employees on EdgeWall Street Journal (subscription) all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarketWatch Uber Winds Up Harassment Probe, Leaving Employees on Edge Wall Street Journal (subscription) Uber Technologies Inc. expects to conclude a report soon on claims of sexual harassment and sexism that it hopes will close a damaging chapter in its history. But it also could bring even greater scrutiny for the troubled ride-hailing company. Uber harassment report is expected to hit next weekMarketWatch all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber's New York manager, Josh Mohrer, joins Tusk Ventures as managing director TechCrunch Mohrer, the manager of the company's operations in the New York tri-state area who has been with Uber for the past five years, said that he had no involvement in any of Uber's recent troubles. “Things have been going on at Uber always,” Mohrer said. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

FT Alphaville (registration) Uber, the urban planner FT Alphaville (registration) So when I say that one man not only shaped New York but shaped it for centuries to come, because now how can you overcome that? All the people who live in northeastern Queens, or Co-op City in the Bronx, and all of Suffolk and a lot of Nassau County, ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber's New York manager, Josh Mohrer, joins Tusk Ventures as managing director TechCrunch Mohrer, the manager of the company's operations in the New York tri-state area who has been with Uber for the past five years, said that he had no involvement in any of Uber's recent troubles. “Things have been going on at Uber always,” Mohrer said. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

These hilarious electric tuk-tuks are now taking on Uber in Stockholm — 'super cheap, zero-emission and fair pay ... Business Insider Nordic There's much talk about a coming mobility revolution, led by electric vehicles and other futuristic modes of transport. But a startup from Gothenburg called Bzzt is taking a more hands-on approach - using Stockholm as its launchpad. Bzzt offers an Uber ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Charlotte Observer Uber driver reports his car hit by spray of bullets in northeast Charlotte Charlotte Observer A Charlotte Uber driver is reporting his vehicle was caught in the crossfire when bullets were fired in northeast Charlotte, reports the Observer's news partner WBTV. It happened about 6 a.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of W. 30th Street, where the driver ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Spain's taxi drivers stage another anti-Uber strike TechCrunch Taxi drivers in Spain are striking today in cities including Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia to protest at what they see as the exploitative practices of ride-hailing transportation apps Uber and Cabify. Cab drivers in Barcelona are staging a 24 hour ... Taxi strike across Spain to protest Uber, Cabify servicesABC News amend the law to legalise UberSouth China Morning Post all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Spain's taxi drivers stage another anti-Uber strike TechCrunch Taxi drivers in Spain are striking today in cities including Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia to protest at what they see as the exploitative practices of ride-hailing transportation apps Uber and Cabify. Cab drivers in Barcelona are staging a 24 hour ... Taxi strike across Spain to protest Uber, Cabify servicesABC News amend the law to legalise UberSouth China Morning Post all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Greentech Media A Sneak Peek at Uber's Electric Vehicle Strategy Greentech Media That's what I'll be discussing with Adam Gromis, Uber's public policy manager for sustainability and environmental impact, at GTM's upcoming Grid Edge World Forum conference and expo on June 28 in San Jose. Uber is pushing ahead with its self-driving ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Manchester Evening News Angel Gardens developer is offering free Uber rides to residents who will ditch their cars Manchester Evening News “Embracing future technology is vital from day one and these plans for a partnership with Uber would not only give our customers an affordable ride at the touch of a button - it would also enable us to design better buildings with more space for social ... UK property developer to trade parking spots for Uber creditEngadget Moda Living forms proptech partnership with UberPlace North West all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

International Business Times UK Uber sexual harassment report could be presented by former US attorney general Eric Holder this week International Business Times UK Former US Attorney General Eric Holder is reportedly expected to present to the Uber board the results of his probe into allegations of sexual harassment, sexism and discrimination at the company on Wednesday. Axios reports that a later "all-hands ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes With Governor's Signature, Uber and Lyft Return to Austin Forbes On your next visit to Austin you'll have the option to hail an Uber or Lyft, courtesy of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's signature on House Bill 100 on Monday. The statewide ridesharing legislation passed the House and Senate by a two-thirds majority and ... Uber and Lyft return to Austin after Texas law kills the city's fingerprint ruleLos Angeles Times Democrats raise bill from the dead to help taxi industry kill UberLas Vegas Review-Journal Uber, Lyft return to Austin as Texas Gov. Abbott signs ride-hailing measure into lawTexas Tribune KXAN.com -Fortune -Reno Gazette Journal all 54 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

POLITICO.eu How Uber's Vestager play fell flat POLITICO.eu At one point, Uber and Vestager — Europe's top competition enforcer — appeared to be a great if audacious match: a new entrant disrupting a taxi sector riddled by cartels, state aid and bullying tactics; and a ballsy commissioner with sweeping powers ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

9news.com.au Uber price hikes to hit Sydney the hardest 9news.com.au Australians will soon have to pay more for Uber, with Sydney customers set to be the hit hardest by new booking fees and a rise in minimum fares. From June 9, customers of the ride-sharing service will be slugged an additional 55 cent fee and face ... Your Uber trip is about to get more expensiveNEWS.com.au Uber minimum fare to jump from $6 to $7.50 in NewcastleNewcastle Herald Uber to introduce booking fee, hike minimum fareThe Australian Illawarra Mercury -Lifehacker Australia all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NEWS.com.au Your Uber trip is about to get more expensive NEWS.com.au Passengers will be slugged an additional 55 cent fee and face higher minimum fares in all major cities from June 9 to cover “operational” costs, an Uber spokesman said on Monday. Minimum fares will increase to $9 including the booking fee in Sydney. Uber price hikes to hit Sydney the hardest9news.com.au Uber minimum fare to jump from $6 to $7.50 in NewcastleNewcastle Herald Uber to introduce booking fee, hike minimum fareThe Australian Illawarra Mercury -Lifehacker Australia all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber board reportedly receiving Eric Holder's report this week TechCrunch Uber's board of directors will reportedly hear the results of former Attorney General Eric Holder's investigation into its workplace culture on Wednesday, according to Axios. The investigation by Holder was announced after former Uber employee Susan ... Report: Holder to issue Uber sexual harassment report WednesdayThe Hill all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber