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Moneycontrol.com Uber headcount scales to 1000 people in India, to hire more in 2017 Moneycontrol.com Taxi-aggregation company Uber has done away with its three-member team model in India and has hired over 1,000 people, making the country as one of its biggest employee bases outside the US. The company is planning to hire more people this year as it ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WPBF West Palm Beach Uber driver offers safety tips for riders WPBF West Palm Beach She's been with Uber for about a year. “Most of the Uber passengers, just like most of the Uber drivers, are 99% good,” Jan told us, also pointing out all Uber drivers have to undergo a background check before they're hired. That's why Jan was so ... Uber safety features to know for your first rideWKBW-TV Uber driver charged with sexual battery worked around childrenWPEC Uber driver arrested, accused of raping passenger in JupiterSun Sentinel ABC15 Arizona -Local 10 -NBC 6 South Florida all 27 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BuzzFeed News ​Uber: Pay more for rides to cover drivers' insurance CNET Uber will now charge passengers five more cents-per-mile in eight US states. Why? To help pay for the cost of an injury protection insurance pilot program for drivers, according to Pennsylvania news site PennLive. The ride-hailing company said the ... Uber Customers Will Pay More So Drivers Can Buy InsuranceBuzzFeed News Uber raises rates in 8 states, including Pa., to fund injury protection insurance for driversPennLive.com Uber raises PA rates 5 cents per mile to help drivers afford new protectionsLancasterOnline Philly.com -Charleston Post Courier all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Two of the biggest questions hanging over Uber's legal fight with Google are 'likely' be decided this week Business Insider Up in the air are two major decisions: whether Waymo will win a preliminary injunction to ban Uber from using its trade secrets and halting parts of its research, and Uber's argument that the case should not be heard in open courts in the first place. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BuzzFeed News Uber Customers Will Pay More So Drivers Can Buy Insurance BuzzFeed News Because Uber drivers are independent contractors, not employees, the ride-hail company isn't required to offer these types of insurance coverage. Instead, with this new plan, Uber is shifting the cost of coverage to consumers, and allowing drivers to ... Uber raises PA rates 5 cents per mile to help drivers afford new protectionsLancasterOnline Uber raising rates in Pa., Del., and elsewhere to encourage drivers to join insurance programPhilly.com Uber raises rates in 8 states, including Pa., to fund injury protection insurance for driversPennLive.com Charleston Post Courier all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber gets sued over lack of services available to people with disabilities TechCrunch Although Uber has launched a program for people with disabilities to use the car-hailing service, the program is not available in all the markets in which Uber operates. Two people who use wheelchairs have filed a lawsuit against Uber alleging that ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drive Chinese Uber Rival Didi Chuxing Launches English Language App The Drive In 2016, Uber's Chinese operations were bought out by Didi following a fierce period of competition between the two companies. That appeared to put an end to the rivalry between the two ride-hailing tech companies, but recently, Didi has been working ... Watch out Uber, Didi just launched an English appCNNMoney all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NewYorkUpstate.com Uber and Lyft could come to Upstate NY before Fourth of July if new bill passes NewYorkUpstate.com ALBANY, N.Y. -- Ride-booking apps like Uber and Lyft are coming to Upstate New York, and they could come a bit sooner if bills in the state Assembly and Senate are approved in the coming weeks. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the state budget into law on ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber should lose its licence if it doesn't improve workers' rights, say drivers The Guardian A group of minicab drivers, many employed by Uber, have joined black cab drivers and unions in calling for improved workers' rights to be a condition of Uber being able to renew its London licence later this month. United Private Hire Drivers, which ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WPEC Uber driver charged with sexual battery worked around children WPEC According to Jupiter Police, a woman asked for a ride from Uber just after midnight at SunFest. The woman said she took a number of screen shots of the Uber screen since she had billing problems. The driver listed on her screen was named "Gary," and ... Uber driver charged with sexual battery, kidnapping and burglary in FloridaABC15 Arizona Uber driver accused of raping woman after taking her home from...Local 10 BREAKING: Jupiter police charge Uber driver with sexual batteryPalm Beach Post Sun Sentinel -NBC 6 South Florida all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Cabify nets $100M to take on Uber in Latin America, reportedly raising $400M more TechCrunch One more regional on-demand transport startup is raising a big round of funding to fortify itself for the next phase of competition against the likes of Uber and incumbent taxi firms. Cabify, the ride-sharing startup that operates in Latin America ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TWC News Federal Investigation of Uber to Include Austin TWC News Uber's software — nicknamed "Greyball" — identified regulators who posed as riders while trying to collect evidence that Uber's service was breaking taxi laws. Uber allegedly served up a fake version of its app to make it appear the undercover ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WIRED The Scariest Threats to Uber's Future, From Waymo to Money Worries WIRED If you haven't heard (maybe you've been toiling in Elon's tunnels?), Uber has had a rough start to 2017. The Department of Justice just launched a criminal probe into the company's use of “Greyball,” a system it used to identify regulatory officials ... Uber Is Expanding Self-Driving Research to CanadaFortune Has Uber Killed Off Its Self-Driving Trucks?Backchannel Uber hires Raquel Urtasun to lead a new ATG self-driving unit in TorontoTechCrunch The Drive -The Verge -Recode -Uber Newsroom all 63 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WPEC New app could be the difference in your Uber safety WPEC An Uber driver is accused of kidnapping and sexual battery on a woman he picked up last Sunday in Jupiter. Now, there is an app that can help with safety in situations like this one. The app called "Safe Trek" could be the difference between life and ... BREAKING: Jupiter police charge Uber driver with sexual batteryPalm Beach Post Jupiter Uber driver charged with sexual battery, kidnapping and burglaryWPTV.com Uber driver arrested, accused of kidnapping and sexual batteryWPBF West Palm Beach all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Tuesday Tech Wrap: Amazon, Uber, Facebook Forbes Amazon is expected to announce a new Echo smart home speaker on Tuesday. The big difference: it'll come with a screen that allows users to make video calls, The Wall Street Journal reports. The 7-inch touch screen will also display answers to spoken ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

EUobserver [Magazine] Uber still divides Europe EUobserver In Brussels, it's easy to make a taxi driver speak: just ask him how he feels about Uber, and he won't stop talking for ten minutes. Take Rachid Azghari for example, a 42-year-old taximan, who has been driving his cab in Brussels for the last ten years ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney Watch out Uber, Didi just launched an English app CNNMoney Didi phased out Uber's global app late last year in China, forcing people to download the Uber China app if they wanted to continue using the service. The Uber China app isn't available in English, hasn't had any significant updates in the past few ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MyStatesman.com City officials: Criminal probe into Uber reaches Austin MyStatesman.com A U.S. Department of Justice criminal investigation into Uber's operations now includes how the company operated in Austin, officials confirmed Monday. A city spokesman confirmed that Justice Department officials contacted staffers at Austin's ... Feds probe Uber's use of fake app to stymie city inspectorsWVTM13 Uber faces probe over software used to evade authoritiesThe Star Online Feds investigating Uber software in PhiladelphiaFOX 29 News Philadelphia The Columbian all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber investor on scandals: All companies face 'hiccups' CNBC Uber faces an investigation of sexism, allegations of intellectual property theft and accusations of evading authorities — but one investor said he's still betting on them through the "hiccups." "We've been investing in technology companies like Uber ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Register It's been a few days, so what fresh trouble has Uber got into now? The Register Lawsuit magnet Uber today settled one case in Washington – while a much larger potential issue has arisen in Philadelphia. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has reportedly expanded its probe into Uber's "Greyball" technology to cover the dial-a-ride ... Uber Settles Text-Spam Probe In WashingtonMediaPost Communications all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Uber needs a win. It could start by helping people in 'food deserts' access healthy foods. Recode In certain geographies, for a trip to a grocery store that's more than a mile away, Uber or Lyft could add a discount code or some other option, such as a pop-up “Groceries” icon, to enable a free or reduced-price trip. The app could be smart enough to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Time Out Chicago (blog) Uber is delivering puppies on Wednesday for National Pet Week Time Out Chicago (blog) There's nothing that can turn your day around quite like playing with a puppy. Uber knows that and they're here to help. The rideshare company will be offering. Uber will deliver puppies to you on Wednesday - RedEye ChicagoChicago Tribune Uber will deliver puppies to your home on Wednesday - Story | WFLDFox 32 Chicago all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times Prosecutors Explore Options With Uber New York Times The explosion of Silicon Valley unicorns worth billions of dollars has changed that dynamic by bringing much greater attention from prosecutors and regulators, as Uber and Theranos have learned. When dealing with a federal grand jury investigation, ... Uber faces probe over software used to evade authoritiesThe Star Online Feds Making A Literal Federal Case Out Of Uber's BehaviorDealbreaker Feds investigating Uber software in PhiladelphiaFOX 29 News Philadelphia The Columbian -The Costa Rica Star all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Backchannel Has Uber Killed Off Its Self-Driving Trucks? Backchannel On the surface this news seems to boost Uber's ambitions to take over, and eventually automate, not just human transport but also freight and logistics. After all, who could forget the tiny, less-than-a-year-old self-driving truck startup it acquired ... Just What Exactly Is Uber Freight?The Drive Here's our first look at Uber Freight, Uber's long-haul trucking ventureThe Verge Here's A Look At Uber Freight, The Company's Long-Haul Trucking ProjectJalopnik The New American -Mashable -The Australian all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Journal News | LoHud.com Uber, Lyft before July 4? NY lawmakers want it The Journal News | LoHud.com ALBANY - Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft may be able to launch across New York before the July 4 holiday -- if lawmakers act soon. More than 20 lawmakers have signed onto a bill changing a single word in the state's newly approved ride-hailing ... 50 New Uber, Lyft Wheelchair-Accessible Cars Set To Hit City Streets: RahmDNAinfo all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber