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Recode An update on Uber's participation in this year's Code Conference Recode Here's an update on Uber's investigation into its workplace culture: Uber's top executives and board will see it at the very end of May. But the company won't distribute it to its employees, and explain what its next steps will be, until sometime after ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Uber - A Paradigm Shifting Unicorn: Do The Rules Not Apply? Forbes The Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation into Uber Technologies Inc.'s use of its Greyball software tool to evade regulators. The investigative probe is expanding into other cities. An Uber spokesperson did not respond or comment on ... Portland, Oregon, authorizes subpoena over Uber software toolReuters Uber Greyball Investigation Expands to Multiple U.S. CitiesBloomberg Portland City Council votes to subpoena Uber over 'Greyball'OregonLive.com The Portland Mercury (blog) all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sun Electric water taxi service SeaBubbles wants to be the 'Uber for rivers' so you can skip the traffic (and hit the waves) The Sun A PARISIAN tech company has laucnhed its “Uber for water taxis” by sailing one down the river Seine. The SeaBubbles prototype can hover above the waves, reach speeds of eight knots and is completely silent. A prototype 'Bubble' sails across the River ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Uber driver and foster parent arrested for raping rider Daily Mail An Uber driver in south Florida has been accused of raping a woman he drove home from a music festival. What's more disturbing is that the suspect, 57-yer-old Gary Kitchings, has been a foster parent for more than two decades. According to police, the ... Uber driver accused of raping passenger after music festivalNew York Daily News all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian New Uber blow as European legal adviser says service should be licensed like taxis The Guardian Uber could be forced to adhere to local licensing laws in European cities, after a top legal adviser to Europe's highest court said the US ride-hailing app should be regulated as a transport company. The European court of justice's advocate general ... Uber dealt setback in European court over transport lawsTelegraph.co.uk What is Uber?Financial Times Uber is a taxi company, not internet, European Court of Justice advisedThe Register BBC News -CNBC -The Independent -curia - Europa.eu all 84 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Uber dealt setback in European court over transport laws Telegraph.co.uk Uber has been dealt a major setback at Europe's highest court, with its top legal adviser declaring that the minicab-booking app should abide by strict rules that govern transport providers. The European Court of Justice's advocate general said Uber ... What is Uber?Financial Times Uber suffers blow in EU as top court advisor says it could need tighter regulationCNBC Uber is as a transportation company, court adviser saysPOLITICO.eu New York Times -Wired.co.uk -The Verge all 35 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian What is Uber? Financial Times “In its written observations, Uber claims to limit itself solely to linking the supply (of urban transport) to demand. However, I think this is a reductive vision of its role. In fact, Uber does much more than linking supply and demand: it has itself ... New Uber blow as European legal adviser says service should be licensed like taxisThe Guardian European court aide rules Uber is a transport companyBBC News Uber dealt setback in European court over transport lawsTelegraph.co.uk CNBC -TechCrunch -The Verge -curia - Europa.eu all 108 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechRadar Uber now lets you add your favorite places inside the app TechRadar Taxi-calling firm Uber is rolling out a welcome update to its mobile apps: the ability to add custom saved places to the map, so you can quickly get a cab to your grandmother's house or to your favorite pizza joint. "Saved Places makes it easy to ... Uber now lets you save your favorite places in the appBGR Uber now lets you save places like your best friend's house directly in the appThe Verge Bookmark your favorite places on Uber - EngadgetEngadget Elite Daily -9to5Mac -Mashable -Uber Newsroom all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune An Adviser to the EU's Top Court Says Uber Is a Transport Service and May Need Licenses Fortune Ride-hailing app Uber is providing transportation services, an adviser to the top European Union court said on Thursday, dealing a blow to the U.S. start-up which has argued it is merely a digital enabler. "The Uber electronic platform, whilst ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber may face tighter regulation after EU court assessment Financial Times During the case, Uber argued that it was an “information society service”. EU law dictates that such digital service cannot be unnecessarily constrained by local authorities. However there is no such protection for transport companies, which must abide ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber is a transportation service and could need new licenses in Europe, top court advisor says CNBC Uber suffered a setback Thursday with an advisor to Europe's top court stating that the ride-hailing app is providing transportation services, and not merely connecting drivers to passengers via technology which the U.S. firm which has previously argued. Uber says being deemed a transport firm will not change muchReuters all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Has Expanded to Myanmar But Uniquely Is Only Working With Official Taxi Drivers Fortune This partner ship with local taxi drive rs and their unions is unique to Myanmar , Sam Bool, Uber 's expansion general manager for South East Asia, told Reuters as services began on Thursday in the small but potentially lucrative market where Southeast ... Uber Chases GrabTaxi in Myanmar, Expanding in Southeast AsiaU.S. News & World Report all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post Uber driver accused of kidnapping, raping passenger New York Post “This is a deeply disturbing incident,” Sims said. “We have high standards for the individuals who work in the child welfare system as their jobs are extremely important in ensuring the safety of children.” Kitchings was an Uber driver for six months ... Uber driver accused of raping passenger in car and at home after concertMiami Herald BREAKING: Accused Uber rapist's foster-home activities face state probePalm Beach Post Uber driver investigation expandingWPEC WTXL ABC 27 -Sun Sentinel all 36 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BGR Uber now lets you save your favorite places in the app BGR I travel back home about three or four times a year, and every time I go back, I have to bug one of my friends to send me his address. I always forget to write it down, so whenever I'm getting ready to jump in an Uber to head to his place, I send him a ... Bookmark your favorite places on Uber - EngadgetEngadget Uber now lets you save places like your best friend's house directly in the appThe Verge Uber's New Feature Makes It Easier To Get Home After DrinksElite Daily 9to5Mac -Mashable -Travel+Leisure -Uber Newsroom all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber Greyball Investigation Expands to Multiple U.S. Cities Bloomberg The city of Portland, Oregon, is starting its own investigation of Uber Technologies Inc.'s use of software to evade regulators while a U.S. Justice Department criminal probe continues in that city along with Philadelphia and Austin, Texas, according ... Portland, Oregon, authorizes subpoena over Uber software tool ...Reuters City of Portland escalates fight with UberPortland Business Journal Portland City Council votes to subpoena Uber over 'Greyball ...OregonLive.com The Portland Mercury (blog) all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Uber engineers are looking to leave as a court case puts the self-driving future in limbo Recode The suit centers on Anthony Levandowski, who had led Uber's self-driving technology division, but recently announced he was moving away from his role as the case plays out. Second-in-command Eric Meyehofer has temporarily taken over, but the legal ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

U.S. News & World Report Portland, Oregon, Authorizes Subpoena Over Uber Software Tool U.S. News & World Report Uber has acknowledged using the software, known as Greyball, to circumvent government officials who were trying to clamp down on Uber in areas where its service had not yet been approved, including Portland. The company has since stopped the use of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Portland, Oregon, authorizes subpoena over Uber software tool ... Reuters The city of Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday directed its attorneys to issue a subpoena intended to force Uber Technologies Inc to disclose software that helped ... Uber Greyball Investigation Expands to Multiple U.S. CitiesBloomberg City of Portland escalates fight with UberPortland Business Journal Portland City Council votes to subpoena Uber over 'Greyball ...OregonLive.com Oregon Business -The Portland Mercury (blog) all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Uber offers insurance to US drivers, but only in certain states (update) Engadget Uber is once again blurring the lines between independent contractor and employee. This time the ride-hailing service is offering insurance to its drivers as part of a pilot program in Arizona, Delaware, Illinois, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina ... Here's Why Uber Rates Went Up in Philly This WeekPhiladelphia magazine Uber will charge passengers for driver insuranceKRMG Uber hikes rates so its drivers can pay for insuranceInsurance Business America all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Bookmark your favorite places on Uber Engadget Unless you're traveling home, it can be a pain to pick out a favorite destination in Uber's app. It's often easier to dig through your history than to punch in the address of a restaurant you're visiting for the thousandth time. Uber is coming to its ... Uber's New Feature Will Make It So Much Easier To Get Home After A Few DrinksElite Daily Uber now lets you save places like your best friend's house directly in the appThe Verge Uber will now let you forget every address you've ever committed to memoryMashable VentureBeat -Travel+Leisure all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WPBF West Palm Beach Uber driver accused of raping passenger in car and at home after concert Miami Herald A South Florida Uber driver is accused of raping a woman in his car and at her home after picking up the customer at a weekend music festival. The woman told police that she ordered an Uber about 2 a.m. Sunday from West Palm Beach to get back to her ... Uber driver offers safety tips for ridersWPBF West Palm Beach Uber driver charged with sexual battery worked around childrenWPEC Uber driver arrested, accused of raping passenger in JupiterSun Sentinel Palm Beach Post -WKMG Orlando -ABC15 Arizona all 27 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WGN-TV Uber is delivering adoptable puppies in Chicago just for today WGN-TV Uber is teaming up with the Anti-Cruelty Society for four hours Wednesday to bring dogs straight to you. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can request a visit for $30. You'll get about 15 minutes of puppy play time. The goal of the special service is to find ... Uber Delivering Puppy Love to Workplaces in Chicago TodayUS 99.5 all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Uber faces lawsuit for failing on disabled accessibility Engadget Uber has yet another problem to deal with: it's been slapped with a lawsuit for not making its services more available to people with disabilities. A couple of wheelchair users from Jackson, Mississippi have filed the lawsuit, accusing Uber of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WLS-TV Uber to deliver puppies in Chicago for 1 day only WLS-TV ... works: use the Uber app to request "PUPPIES" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If your request is accepted, you'll get 15 minutes of snuggle time with the puppies for a $30 fee. Uber says to make sure you have an enclosed space that's ready to accommodate ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Didi: Former Uber rival entices foreign users with English language app The Independent The company that quashed Uber's prospects in China is now luring foreign users to its services with the launch of an English language version of its app in the country's three largest cities. Didi Chuxing announced the Beta release of an English ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber