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Morning Consult Some Scandals Matter (United), Some Don't (Uber) Morning Consult There's Twitter storms, and then there's real scandals. Public opinion can be as fickle as the wind, buffeted by the misstep of the day, then returning to its long-term trend. But the cases of Wells Fargo and United Airlines shows brand damage can ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechRadar How to use Uber TechRadar Uber is a great way to travel from A to B, but it can be a complicated service to use. That's especially true if you've never used it before, but there are also some confusing elements even if you're a regular user. We've put together this guide to ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Blablacar Tackles Commute, Grows Ride-Share Challenge to Uber Bloomberg Blablacar is edging closer to a crowded short-distance market, where Uber to Lyft have been fighting for passengers. The company is sticking to a different business model though -- it gets a commission on booked long-distance rides, but while drivers ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Samsung self-driving cars take fight to Apple, Uber and Google's Waymo The Guardian The decision puts Samsung in direct competition with US technology firms, including Uber, Waymo and Apple, all of which are already testing self-driving vehicles on public roads. Samsung's smartphone rival, Apple, was recently granted permission to ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Uber brings food delivery app UberEATS to India; to compete with Zomato, Swiggy Economic Times MUMBAI: Putting a lid on the simmering anticipation around its launch in India, Uber has finally released its food delivery app UberEATS today in Mumbai. Taking advantage of its ubiquitous network of driver partners and customers, Uber is all set to ... Uber enters India's crowded food-tech space, launches UberEATSThe News Minute Uber introduces its food delivery app UberEATS to IndiaMoneycontrol.com Uber's On-Demand Food Delivery App Is Finally Available In Its Most Important MarketBuzzFeed News ETtech.com -Business Standard -Livemint all 24 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Cookies on the BBC website BBC News The BBC has updated its cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. This includes cookies from third party social media websites if you visit a page which contains embedded content from social media. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Broadsheet Uber Gets an Australian-Owned Competitor Broadsheet In short: Uber may be cheap and convenient, but there are compelling reasons not to give it your business. Meet Oscar. Or more accurately, Hi Oscar. Launched in January by Perth locals Daniel Broughton and Jeremy Webb, Hi Oscar is a local alternative ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Morning Consult Some Scandals Matter (United), Some Don't (Uber) Morning Consult There's Twitter storms, and then there's real scandals. Public opinion can be as fickle as the wind, buffeted by the misstep of the day, then returning to its long-term trend. But the cases of Wells Fargo and United Airlines shows brand damage can ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes How Uber's CEO Missed The Moment That Could Save His Company Forbes I've been a big fan and user of Uber since they arrived in my city years ago. But the news surrounding them in the last six months has me withdrawing my “raving fan” status. While Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has successfully revolutionized an industry ... Uber's Travis Kalanick has canceled his Code Conference interview ...Recode Travis Kalanick Isn't the Only Reason Uber Is Obnoxious - NewsweekNewsweek all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes How Uber's CEO Missed The Moment That Could Save His Company Forbes I've been a big fan and user of Uber since they arrived in my city years ago. But the news surrounding them in the last six months has me withdrawing my “raving fan” status. While Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has successfully revolutionized an industry ... Uber's CEO is gambling with his company's futureCNN Uber's Travis Kalanick has canceled his Code Conference interview ...Recode Uber's CEO is bailing on a big tech conference - AxiosAxios Philly.com -Gizmodo Australia -Newsweek all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate Uber fights to block SF's demand for drivers' names, addresses SFGate “The tax collector's office is asking us to give them personal information of drivers — including their home address — without their consent and will put that information on a public website,” Wayne Ting, general manager of Uber Northern California ... Uber no longer serving airline passengers at Fresno Yosemiteyourcentralvalley.com If you're looking for a ride to Fresno's airport, Uber can't get you there anymoreFresno Bee Lawmakers debate letting island set its own Uber, Lyft rulesMinneapolis Star Tribune U.S. News & World Report -The Advocate -Winnipeg Free Press all 22 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Cookies on the BBC website BBC News The BBC has updated its cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. This includes cookies from third party social media websites if you visit a page which contains embedded content from social media. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Brian Tolkin, UberPool pioneer and product manager, leaves Uber ... Business Insider Brian Tolkin, who built UberPool into one of Uber's most popular products, is leaving the ride-hailing giant after nearly five years. On Monday, Tolkin tweeted that ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Minneapolis Star Tribune Uber begins service in Duluth on Monday Minneapolis Star Tribune Residents in Duluth, Minn., will have a new transportation option starting at noon Monday when Uber begins service in state's fifth largest city. To kick off the service, the nation's largest ride-hailing service is offering two free rides up to $15 on ... Uber launches in DuluthDuluth News Tribune Uber Officially Launches in DuluthFOX 21 Online Uber Is Now Up And Running In Duluth: Ride For Free NowPatch.com all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drive Watch the Awkward Moment an Uber Driver Accidentally Picks Up a Sex Worker The Drive An Uber driver sees a lot of people in a shift. Who has time to establish a relationship with a potential passenger before he or she enter the vehicle? As this video shows, a little meet and greet before the fare could have avoided a lot of awkward ... Uber driver accidentally picked up sex worker 'sloppy'Daily Mail Awkward moment Uber driver accidentally picks up a prostitute instead of his passengerThe Sun 'Want to have sex?' Awkward Uber wrong passenger mix-upNEWS.com.au New Zealand Herald -dailytelegraph.com.au -9news.com.au all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Axios Uber's Travis Kalanick has canceled his Code Conference interview Recode Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is not the first exec to deal with sexual harassment and sexism issues. And he's not the first to be accused of stealing technology. He's also not the first to anger customers through cloddish statements. And he's not the first ... Uber's CEO is bailing on a big tech conferenceAxios Travis Kalanick Isn't the Only Reason Uber Is ObnoxiousNewsweek No, I won't Uber, as a matter of principlePhilly.com all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber engineer leaves autonomous unit amid lawsuit Business Insider Anthony Levandowski is stepping aside as the head of Uber's Advanced Technologies group, and has been replaced by robotics expert Eric Meyhofer, reports Business Insider. Lewandowski is the founder of the autonomous trucking company Otto, acquired ... Uber reassigns engineer cited in Waymo lawsuitAutomotive News (subscription) (blog) all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Baidu Capital Said to Lead Investment in China's Uber for Trucks ... Bloomberg Truck Alliance Inc., an Uber-type service for trucks in China known as Huochebang, is near an agreement to raise about $156 million, people familiar with the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TNW Danish government wants to avoid killing the next Uber TNW He wants the country to be better equipped for increased robotization and popularity of the sharing economy by modernizing regulations. The PM's statement follows Uber's departure from Denmark, as the ride-sharing company stopped its services last month. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Macworld Uber's not alone in tracking users when apps are deleted Macworld Uber reportedly tagged iPhones with persistent IDs that allowed it to identify devices uniquely after a phone had been wiped and configured from scratch. The company said it was about fraud detection, but its history makes many people dubious, whether ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BarrieToday Uber delay in Innisfil BarrieToday "A combination of Uber and taxis will enable us to enter the first stage of this new and dynamic transit model," said Keogh who promised the town will have 'lots of exciting details soon.' Under the agreement, fares will be set between $3 and $5 and ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

POLITICO.eu How Uber lost its way in the Steel City POLITICO.eu Instead, the ride-hailing company's sharp-elbowed tactics have alienated political leaders in Pittsburgh too, less than eight months after Uber launched a pilot project that uses self-driving Volvos to ferry passengers through the Steel City's hilly ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Have you ever eaten human flesh?, Uber driver who 'claimed to lead Isil group' asks passenger Telegraph.co.uk The passenger, a woman who declined to be identified out of fear for her safety, said she was heading home from downtown Canberra after a night out with friends when she caught an Uber early on Sunday morning. According to the woman, the driver said ... Uber driver told Canberra woman he was in Islamic StateDaily Mail Uber suspends driver in Australia over bomb plot allegationSeattle Times Uber driver allegedly told Canberra passenger he was involved with IS, wanted to blow up ParliamentABC Online all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber sexual assault allegations shed light on vulnerability of female drivers The Guardian The Uber passenger said he wanted to give a tip. The driver, Becky Graham, had picked up two men at a bar in November of 2015 and was dropping them at a hotel in San Diego when she said one came up by her side – and grabbed her head with his hands ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

City A.M. Gig economy companies like Uber, Amazon and Deliveroo are "free-riding on welfare state" say MPs City A.M. Companies such as Uber, Amazon and Deliveroo are using “bogus” self-employment practices to “free-ride” on the welfare state, a Parliamentary committee says. MPs in the Work and Pensions Select Committee said the use of self-employed workers in the ... MPs call for end to 'bogus' self-employmentBBC News all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber