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Fortune Uber Contributing to Benefits Coverage for British Drivers | Fortune ... Fortune Drivers will be able to join the system by paying £2 a week to access benefits such as sickness, injury and jury service coverage. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AOPA Pilot Uber promises flying cars by 2020 AOPA Pilot Aurora Flight Sciences unveiled an electric VTOL prototype, left, and Carter Aviation Technologies will team up with Mooney International to build a CarterCopter variant for Uber air taxi service. Images courtesy of Aurora Flight Sciences and Carter ... Uber partners with Dallas and Dubai to usher in flying carsCBS News all 40 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Uber's self-driving head is moving away from his role during its legal battle with Alphabet Recode Anthony Levandowski, the head of Uber's self-driving efforts, is stepping away from his role “through the remainder of the Waymo litigation,” according to a letter that he sent to staff. Business Insider first reported the change. Uber confirmed his ... Uber Fights To Keep Google Self-Driving Car Lawsuit From Going To TrialForbes ​Waymo vs. Uber lawsuit: 10 things you need to knowCNET Uber's head of self-driving cars is stepping aside amid Waymo lawsuitThe Verge TechCrunch -Business Insider -Ars Technica all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber's Anthony Levandowski out as Advanced Technologies lead amid legal fight TechCrunch Uber's Anthony Levandowski, who founded Otto and then became head of Uber's Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) once Otto was acquired by the ride sharing company, is stepping aside from his role as head of ATG. The move comes as Uber continues ... Uber's self-driving head is moving away from his role during its legal battle with AlphabetRecode Uber Fights To Keep Google Self-Driving Car Lawsuit From Going To TrialForbes Uber's head of self-driving cars is stepping aside amid Waymo lawsuitThe Verge CNET -BuzzFeed News -Ars Technica all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ABC Local Uber one step closer for NT as Government outlines ride-booking framework ABC Local The other would see the removal of the taxi cap, a flat licence fee of $100 and a $1.30 levy on all taxi and Uber rides. Levies have been implemented in NSW, SA and Victoria as part of legalising ride booking. At the time, NT Opposition Leader Gary ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY An Uber engineer kills himself. His widow says the workplace is to blame. USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO — Last April, Joseph Thomas, a 33-year-old self-taught African-American computer engineer, turned down a job at Apple in order to work for Uber. Five months later, he had killed himself, leaving a trail of questions about whether the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Uber Fights To Keep Google Self-Driving Car Lawsuit From Going To Trial Forbes Attorneys for Uber worked Thursday morning to convince a federal judge that a case brought by rival Waymo over the alleged theft of trade secrets from the company should be dealt with in arbitration and not in a public trial, the latest twist in the ... Uber's self-driving car boss, Anthony Levandowski, is stepping aside amid legal fight with WaymoBusiness Insider all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune It's Time for a Reality Check on Flying Cars Like Uber's Fortune Flying cars made plenty of headlines this week. Uber announced Tuesday that it plans to bring flying cars to New York within five years, while Silicon Valley startup Kitty Hawk, partly funded by Google founder Larry Page, released video footage of a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Eyewitness News Uber responds to critics with British benefit package for drivers Eyewitness News LONDON - Drivers working for Uber in Britain will be able to access illness and injury cover under a new scheme from the San Francisco-based company, which has faced legal challenges over the way it treats its staff. Uber, which allows users to book ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

​Waymo vs. Uber lawsuit -- 10 things you need to know CNET Ever since Waymo, which is the self-driving car unit of Google's parent company Alphabet, filed its lawsuit against Uber in February, both companies have supplied the court with detail-filled documents. While many are heavily redacted, some juicy ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

​Waymo vs. Uber lawsuit -- 10 things you need to know CNET Ever since Waymo, which is the self-driving car unit of Google's parent company Alphabet, filed its lawsuit against Uber in February, both companies have supplied the court with detail-filled documents. While many are heavily redacted, some juicy ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Could Uber Soon Be Unter? Forbes Friday, March 24 was clear and sunny in Tempe, Arizona, with a high temperature kissing 78 degrees - perfect weather to end the work week. For the ride-hailing zealots at Uber, a beautiful sunset was a harbinger of much ugliness to come. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber Interviews Heavyweights for a Crucial Job: Handling Travis Kalanick Wall Street Journal (subscription) SAN FRANCISCO—Uber Technologies Inc., in its search for a No. 2 to Chief Executive Travis Kalanick, is interviewing candidates with track records in large, established companies—a sign the ride-sharing titan is looking to temper Mr. Kalanick's ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber to subsidise sickness insurance for drivers Financial Times Uber and other gig economy firms have been caught up in legal tussles in the UK and elsewhere over workers' rights and protections. Last year, two Uber drivers won a test case after an employment tribunal ruled they were not truly self-employed ... Uber to offer UK drivers sickness cover in return for £2-a-week feeThe Guardian Uber to offer drivers sick pay after row over workers' rightsTelegraph.co.uk Uber gives in, grants some benefits to British driversCNET Daily Mail -TechCrunch -Engadget -Uber Newsroom all 95 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber to offer UK drivers sickness cover in return for £2-a-week fee The Guardian Uber is to start offering its minicab drivers sickness cover in exchange for a £2 per week fee, in its latest bid to head off criticism over working conditions for its 40,000 drivers in the UK. The move is likely to cost the San Francisco-based company ... Uber to subsidise sickness insurance for driversFinancial Times Uber to offer drivers sick pay after row over workers' rightsTelegraph.co.uk Uber Gives U.K. Drivers Option to Buy Disability BenefitsBloomberg TechCrunch -WHTC -City A.M. all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Uber to offer drivers sick pay after row over workers' rights Telegraph.co.uk Companies including Uber give the impression of offering their drivers flexibility, but this in fact only benefits the firms, said Frank Field, chair of the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee, which is conducting an inquiry into the gig economy. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber launches personal injury and illness insurance in the UK with the IPSE TechCrunch As Uber continues to get more negative attention for its business culture and practices, the company today is taking one step ahead in the UK to try to improve its relationship with drivers here. The company is today announcing a new partnership with ... Uber drivers to get sick pay for first time — but it will cost them £2 a weekEvening Standard Uber offering drivers sickness and injury coverBelfast Telegraph all 83 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fast Company Uber won't compensate the family of an employee who committed suicide Fast Company Uber's insurance provider has refused the benefits claim of the family of Joseph Thomas, a 34-year-old Uber engineer who took his life in August of last year, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Thomas had landed the $170,000 role at Uber just five ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Uber has a department that spies on its rivals — and it's not alone Los Angeles Times The latest example is Uber, which according to a New York Times report employs what it calls a “competitive intelligence” team to study its rivals. That team bought anonymized data — including information on Lyft receipts gleaned from customer inboxes ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Fear for Uber, Son Is Coming Bloomberg Clearly, Masa is a fan of the collaborative approach being taken by Didi, which stands at loggerheads with Uber's combative style. That may be why he's so keen to ensure the Chinese company is well armed for the next phase of battle, which will ... China's Uber worth $50 billion after raising more cashCNNMoney all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Eyewitness News Uber driver charged with raping California woman in car Eyewitness News LOS ANGELES – An Uber driver accused by prosecutors of having sexually assaulted a female passenger after she sought a ride home from a gathering in the upscale seaside city of Newport Beach, California, was charged with rape on Wednesday. Uber driver in Orange County charged with raping his passengerLos Angeles Times Uber Driver Charged With Rape of Female Passenger in Santa AnaKTLA Prosecutor: Boston Uber Driver Used Fake Name, Raped PassengerWBUR Daily Mail -My Fox Boston -The Boston Globe all 24 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Uber driver in Orange County charged with raping his passenger Los Angeles Times An Uber driver in Orange County has been charged with raping a passenger who was riding home from a work-related event, authorities said. The alleged rape occurred March 30, when Angel Sanchez, 36, picked up a woman at a company gathering in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drive Chinese Uber Rival Didi Chuxing May Be a $50 Billion Company After New Investment The Drive Uber's primary Chinese rival Didi Chuxing is working its way to becoming a $50 billion company as it raises between $5 and $6 billion in its current funding round, CNBC reports. And from the sound of things, the rival is generally in a whole lot better ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Gett Buys Juno For $200 Million, Uniting Would-Be Uber Competitors Forbes Neither Gett nor Juno have made much of an impact fighting Uber in the U.S. But maybe together they can? On Wednesday, Uber rival Gett, which operates in Europe, Russia, Israel, and New York City, has acquired Juno, another ridesharing startup ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian The Guardian view on the Apple-Uber affair: time to tame Silicon Valley The Guardian Uber has also tweaked its software so that regulatory agencies that the company regarded as hostile would, when they tried to hire a driver, be given false reports about the location of its cars. Uber management booked and then cancelled rides with a ... All of Uber's problems can be boiled down to a single policyBusiness Insider Apple Threatened to Delete Uber From its App StoreThrillist all 34 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber