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New York Post This duo threatened, robbed Uber driver with bat: cops New York Post Cops say these are the sluggers who threatened an Uber driver with a baseball bat during a robbery in the Bronx. The duo requested an Uber ride at the corner of Seymour Avenue and Boston Road in Williamsbridge around 5 p.m. on April 7 — but when the ... Two Men Rob Uber Driver In The Bronx, Police SayCBS New York Bronx crooks steal Uber driver's phone, threaten him with batNew York Daily News Suspects sought in alleged Uber robbery in WilliamsbridgeNews 12 Bronx (registration) all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Springfield News-Leader DWIs down in Springfield since Uber launched Springfield News-Leader When Missouri lawmakers passed a bill this session making it easier for ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to operate in the state, they lauded the bill's potential to reduce drunken driving. They could have used Springfield as an example. Since ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Stuff.co.nz NZ airports block Uber despite appeal of a deal with the ride-sharing app Stuff.co.nz Wellington Airport has blocked Uber from its wifi network while Christchurch Airport said the company had stopped communicating with it. Since launching in New Zealand three years ago, Uber - which allows users to book private rides with drivers on its ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Press West Coast Uber facing increased barriers at New Zealand airports The Press West Coast Wellington Airport has blocked Uber from its wifi network while Christchurch Airport said the company had stopped communicating with it. Since launching in New Zealand three years ago, Uber - which allows users to book private rides with drivers on its ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York bill would let Uber, Lyft begin upstate sooner Glens Falls Post-Star ALBANY — A proposal before state lawmakers would allow Uber and Lyft to start service in upstate New York in time for the Fourth of July holiday. The two ride-hailing apps had been limited to the New York City area until lawmakers voted earlier this ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times LIVE For Joburg Uber drivers‚ smartphones are both a blessing and a curse Times LIVE In some areas of Johannesburg‚ like around the Gautrain Park Station‚ in Braamfontein‚ meter taxi drivers have learned to spot a smartphone on the car's dash as a signal of an Uber driver. Antonnete Manquengue‚ who has been driving for Uber for almost ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Man Tells Harrowing Tale of Fake Uber Ride Turned Robbery in Chicago NBC Chicago A Chicago-area man says he mistakenly got into another man's car who was posing as an Uber driver and was beaten as the driver and a female passenger demanded cash. Zachary Chirillo was leaving a bar in Wicker Park and ordered an Uber he says. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Crunch Report | Waymo v. Uber is going to trial TechCrunch I don't know what to wear on Crunch Report (It's a hard decision and I suck at dressing myself). If you are a startup and want to me to wear something mail me an XL T-shirt and I'll wear it in an episode. I'm not going to mention the company on the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber drivers in South Africa's Gauteng province air unhappiness over fare share Financial Times “When they introduced Uber, it was coming here to help people who want to start small businesses,” he says. Uber is a source of income to the drivers and to others who lease cars to those who cannot afford their own vehicle. As elsewhere, Uber drivers ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WIRED Google's Fight Against Uber Takes a Turn for the Criminal WIRED Things don't look good for Uber and autonomous vehicle wunderkind Anthony Levandowski, the former Google engineer who now leads the startup's robocar program. This week, US District Court William Alsup made two decisive decisions in the lawsuit ... Evidence in Uber self-driving car case referred to prosecutorsFinancial Times Uber may face criminal charges over alleged stolen self-driving techThe Register Criminal allegations, legal and image woes mount for UberNorthwest Herald Wall Street Journal (subscription) -Washington Post -New Zealand Herald -Reuters all 135 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Discounted Uber fares are coming this summer for Laguna Beach seniors Los Angeles Times Laguna Beach is not afraid to try something new when it comes to transportation. The city experimented last year with a program in which trolleys moved through some of Laguna's neighborhoods, expanding their reach from traditional routes along South ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Uber driver 'raped girl, 14, as she left boyfriend's home' Daily Mail A married Uber driver was arrested in Florida for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl as she was leaving her boyfriend's house Monday night, police said. David Pena-Melo, 27, was taken into custody by Osceola County Sheriff's Office deputies on a ... Deputies say Uber driver attacked teengerFox 35 Orlando 14-year-old girl sexually battered by Uber driver, deputies sayMy Fox Boston Uber driver accused of sexually battering 14-year-old girl in Kissimmee, deputies sayOrlando Sentinel NBC 6 South Florida -WESH Orlando -WKMG Orlando all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber wanted to be a monopoly — but it may have to settle for the next best thing Business Insider Uber CEO Travis Kalanick's 21st-century car service is valued at more than $60 billion and has the traditional taxi business on its heels. But despite Uber's popularity, its original business plan is in jeopardy and it faces the unappealing prospect of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wichita Eagle New perk at this year's Midwest Beerfest: free Uber rides Wichita Eagle If you accidentally overdo it at next weekend's Midwest Beerfest, don't worry. You've got a ride. Ride service Uber has partnered with the event, which happens from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Century II, to offer free rides up to $20 to first ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Regulators right to question Uber's easy ride in Europe Financial Times That is true — this case is essentially an end run around regulators in places such as Italy and Germany which have banned the group's on-demand car services. Not surprisingly, Uber complained the ECJ opinion would “undermine the much-needed reform ... Uber faces stiff competition as private hire drivers fight back with new GPS Zoom solutionExpress.co.uk EU court advisor's recommendation threatens Uber's statusAxios Uber is a taxi firm not an app, says European Court of JusticeBristol Post Frederick News Post (subscription) -EURACTIV -The Hindu all 65 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times Uber Has a Union of Sorts, but Faces Doubts on Its Autonomy New York Times Jose Molina, a driver, spoke last week in Queens during a meeting of the Independent Drivers Guild. The guild was formed roughly a year ago as part of an agreement between Uber and the International Association of Machinists. Credit Karsten Moran for ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber, Starbucks and Twitter Have Plans to Get British Youth Voting Bloomberg Mobile-phone text prompts while you wait for your Uber. Election chat over a cappuccino. Uber Technologies Inc., Starbucks Corp. and Twitter Inc. have joined forces to get British youngsters to take part in the June 8 general election, even if it means ... and more » 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 ... Uber just an ordinary taxi firm: top EU lawyerThe Star Online EU court advises challenge to Uber business modelThe Straits Times EU Court Aide Ruling Delivers Blow to Uber's U.K. VAT CaseBloomberg BNA all 22 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Evidence in Uber self-driving car case referred to prosecutors Financial Times If prosecutors take up the case, it would raise the stakes even further for Uber as it tries to fend off damaging claims of intellectual property theft from Waymo, which is a sister company of Google. Judge Alsop also ruled late on Thursday on Waymo's ... Uber's alleged theft of Waymo trade secrets referred to federal prosecutorsThe Guardian US judge rejects Uber bid to move Waymo trade secret dispute to arbitrationCNBC Another Setback for UberThe Atlantic CNET -The Verge -TechCrunch -Reuters all 96 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Evidence in Uber-Waymo case referred to criminal prosecutors Financial Times Judge Alsop also ruled late on Thursday on Waymo's request for a preliminary injunction against Uber, an action that could seriously dent its driverless car effort, though the decision remained under seal while it was determined whether some parts of ... Uber's alleged theft of Waymo trade secrets referred to federal prosecutorsThe Guardian US judge rejects Uber bid to move Waymo trade secret dispute to arbitrationCNBC Judge Refers Waymo's Uber Lawsuit To Justice Department, Grants Partial Injunction In CaseForbes Fortune -The Verge -Recode all 47 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC US judge rejects Uber bid to move Waymo trade secret dispute to arbitration CNBC A contentious lawsuit between Uber and Alphabet's Waymo unit will not move to a legal private forum, a U.S. judge said Thursday, dealing a blow to the ride hailing company. Uber had argued that an arbitrator, not a jury, should decide the merits of ... Evidence in Uber-Waymo case referred to criminal prosecutorsFinancial Times Waymo's lawsuit against Uber is going to trial, judge rulesTechCrunch Judge Refers Waymo's Uber Lawsuit To Justice Department, Grants Partial Injunction In CaseForbes CNET -Fortune -Reuters UK all 33 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarketWatch San Francisco sues Uber to obtain information about local drivers MarketWatch Uber Technologies Inc. has been sued by its hometown, after San Francisco on Thursday filed a lawsuit to force the company to turn over information about its drivers. “San Franciscans have a right to know who is behind the wheel when they're being ... San Francisco Sues Uber for Driver InformationWall Street Journal (subscription) San Francisco Sues Uber To Get Local Driver InformationSFist SF to Uber: Provide driver info — it's the lawSFGate all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Boston Globe Uber doesn't want Massachusetts to limit driver hours The Boston Globe Uber, which has earned a reputation of fighting regulators at nearly every turn, is contesting a proposed rule in Massachusetts that would cap the number of hours its drivers can work in a day or week, despite complying with similar standards elsewhere. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Ramps Up Push Into Trucking Fortune All five employees from 4Front Logistics joined Uber in November, said an Uber spokeswoman, who added that Uber did not pay anything for the company. Brokerages such as 4Front Logistics connect manufacturers and retailers that are shipping goods with ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber enters Myanmar with a licensed taxi service TechCrunch With a population of 50 million people and rapidly increasing internet adoption, Myanmar is seen by many tech firms as a market with much growth potential. Grab, Uber's chief rival in Southeast Asia, entered the country's capital Yangon in March with a ... Uber Has Expanded to Myanmar But Uniquely Is Only Working With Official Taxi DriversFortune Uber chases GrabTaxi in Myanmar, tapping into one of world's fastest-growing marketsThe Japan Times Uber chases GrabTaxi in Myanmar, expanding in Southeast Asia ...ABC News Deutsche Welle all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber