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TechCrunch In Portland, Uber launches initiative to add electric vehicles to its fleet TechCrunch With a new electric vehicle initiative, Uber is finally speaking Portland's language. The company shares a rocky history with the famously green city, but that won't stop Portland from becoming the first U.S. market where Uber will push a set ... Uber launches new electric vehicle initiative to get EVs to drivers ...Electrek Uber Is Launching Its Electric Car Rental Service in Portland ...Willamette Week In U.S. first, Uber launches electric vehicle-focused program in ...kgw.com The Register-Guard -GeekWire all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarketWatch Uber anticipated lawsuit over ex-Google exec immediately, lawyers say MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO — Uber Technologies Inc. was considering buying the driverless-car startup of a former Google engineer two days after he resigned from the tech giant, and was already anticipating a lawsuit if it did, attorneys for Google parent Alphabet ... Judge suggests Uber is hiding top exec's work in trade theft caseAxios In Google's fight with Uber, everyone is a loserLivemint Alphabet wants its lawsuit against Uber to play out publiclyRecode Fortune -Forbes all 79 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Uber mulled risk of legal suit with Google months before it bought start-up at heart of legal battle USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO — Six months before Uber bought the self-driving truck start-up at the heart of a contentious legal battle with rival Google, Uber's lawyers were already discussing the risk of a lawsuit. Emails between Uber's lawyers, revealed at a ... Uber anticipated lawsuit over ex-Google exec immediately, lawyers sayMarketWatch Judge suggests Uber is hiding top exec's work in trade theft caseAxios In Google's fight with Uber, everyone loses: opinionThe Star Online Recode all 79 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

3AW UBER drivers caught 'scamming' the surge pricing system 3AW Users of the ride-sharing app have told 3AW Breakfast drivers were cancelling jobs once they're close to a pickup to make it appear as though demand in the area had increased. They then accept another fare once surge pricing kicks in. Rob told Justin ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Electrek Uber launches new electric vehicle initiative to get EVs to drivers and educate customers Electrek “Part of Uber's new initiative will be opportunities for drivers to serve as EV Ambassadors, a role in which they will help educate riders about the environmental and economic benefits and feasibility of electric vehicles. Drivers interested in ... Uber Is Launching Its Electric Car Rental Service in PortlandWillamette Week In U.S. first, Uber launches electric vehicle-focused program in Portlandkgw.com Uber launches first-in-the-U.S. electric vehicle program in PortlandGeekWire The Register-Guard all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Gulf Shores council passes Uber, Lyft ordinance FOX10 News Uber has been given the green light to come to a city on the gulf coast. This, after an ordinance was approved in Gulf Shores Monday that allows the company, and others alike to operate. Although it's what a lot of locals and visitors have been asking ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune These Are All the Top Uber Executives Who've Left Since February Fortune Rachel Whetstone, Uber's head of policy and communications, is leaving the company after two years. According to an internal memo obtained by Fortune, but first reported by Recode, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick wrote: "I wanted to let you know that Rachel ... Uber's head of communications quits scandal-hit cab appThe Guardian Breakfast Briefing, 4.12.2017: Whetstone out at UberPRWeek DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Uber and Cameron's No10 chumcracyDaily Mail The Independent -The Drum -Vanity Fair -Recode all 84 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times Uber Sees an Executive Exodus as It Faces Questions of Workplace Culture New York Times In the last three months, as Uber has been scrutinized over its workplace culture and the behavior of its top executives, several high-ranking managers have left the ride-hailing company. At least one has been openly critical about the way the company ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Top PR executive at Uber quits after 'clashing with CEO' Daily Mail 'We need to go further and have a full inquiry into the cosy relationship between Uber and Downing Street,' she said. 'It's vital to get to the bottom of how 10 Downing Street leaned on and sought to influence the former Mayor of London and Transport ... Uber's head of communications quits scandal-hit cab appThe Guardian These Are All the Top Uber Executives Who've Left Since FebruaryFortune Breakfast Briefing, 4.12.2017: Whetstone out at UberPRWeek The Independent -The Drum -Vanity Fair -Recode all 100 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian How Uber conquers a city in seven steps The Guardian Uber's “disruptive” approach has up until now attracted investors like flies, leading to its valuation snowballing to $69bn. However, a string of allegations about sexual harassment, intellectual property theft and driver manipulation have called into ... Uber's head of communications Rachel Whetstone resignsFinancial Times Uber's Huge P.R. Headache Just Got Even WorseVanity Fair Uber's PR chief Rachel Whetstone adds to its woes by quitting after two years in postEvening Standard The Drum -The Independent -Recode -New York Times all 51 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Virginian-Pilot Uber, Lyft drivers no longer need special registration with state Virginian-Pilot FILE — A Lyft driver operates in the Brooklyn borough of New York, July 25, 2014. The biggest game-changer from Uber and services of its kind may not be on the roads, but in offices, where the app-driven labor market could herald a sea change in how ... Uber and Lyft May Move Upstate This SummerWSKG News Uber under threat as rival Lyft secures $600m in funding, now worth $7.5bnSiliconrepublic.com Americans Are 'Fed Up' With Uber, Survey SaysThe Drive The Journal News | LoHud.com -STLtoday.com -Quartz all 63 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

fox8.com Uber driver wanted for sexually assaulting passenger turns himself in fox8.com A friend called Uber to get the woman a ride to her home in east Akron. The victim said she woke up in her room and discovered the Uber driver was sexually assaulting her. The suspect fled from the house when the victim pushed him out of the room. Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting female passengerCleveland 19 News Uber driver surrenders in alleged sexual assault of Akron passengerWKYC-TV Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger in Akron turns himself incleveland.com all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times LIVE Service dogs and fold-up wheelchairs now welcome on Uber Times LIVE “UberASSIST is currently piloting in Cape Town for us to gather necessary data‚ understand how best it can work and understand who uberASSIST is adequately able to cater for‚” says Alon Lits‚ General Manager for Uber Sub-Saharan Africa. An Uber ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Virginian-Pilot Uber and Lyft May Move Upstate This Summer WSKG News July will be the earliest that Uber and Lyft will be allowed to operate in upstate cities. Over the next 90 days, the Department of Motor Vehicles will be working out the details of the expansion of the ride-hailing services outside of New York City ... Uber, Lyft drivers no longer need special registration with stateVirginian-Pilot Uber under threat as rival Lyft secures $600m in funding, now worth $7.5bnSiliconrepublic.com Americans Are 'Fed Up' With Uber, Survey SaysThe Drive The Journal News | LoHud.com -STLtoday.com -Quartz all 63 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg In Google's Fight With Uber, Everyone Loses Bloomberg Uber is currently in trouble for, well, a lot of things, but one particularly problematic thing is the claim that the ride-hailing company acquired trade secrets stolen from Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc. It's also a ... Alphabet wants its lawsuit against Uber to play out publiclyRecode Judge Rejects Uber Exec's Request to Plead the Fifth in Waymo Trade Secrets Theft CaseFortune The full history of the Uber-Waymo legal fightAxios Forbes -TheStreet.com -TIME all 73 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Lincoln 'invents' Uber, but for rich people Engadget If you're the sort of person who's used to driving around in a Lincoln, then a regular Uber probably feels like a step down. That's why the luxury motor company has launched its own twist on the "have other people drive you around" business model ... Forget Uber, Ford's Lincoln Division Will Lease You A Driver Vetted To ServeForbes Uber for rich peopleMyBroadband all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber's head of communications quits scandal-hit cab app The Guardian Uber's head of public policy and communications, Rachel Whetstone, has quit the troubled cab-hire app less that two years after it poached her from Google. Her departure comes after a string of scandals for Uber, ignited by a tell-all blogpost from a ... Uber's head of communications Rachel Whetstone resignsFinancial Times Uber loses yet another senior executiveThe Drum Another Top Uber Executive Is LeavingFortune Evening Standard -Recode -BBC News all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable This startup wants Uber drivers to help deliver breaking news footage Mashable An Australia startup aims to enlist drivers in the delivery of real-time news footage, according to the Financial Review. Uber drivers can be found all over the city, so when an event occurs, NewsCar will help news networks direct nearby members to the ... Veteran TV Journo Unveils New App That Lets Uber Drivers Break NewsB&T all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

9Honey This is what it's really like to be an Uber driver, and a woman 9Honey Uber also gave them my name, face and rego. So on what planet were they expecting Alice the bloke? "Um, are you the Uber driver?" they ask. "Yes," I reply, politely, conscious of my star-rating. When I finally get them in the car, I expect them to pick ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS Chicago Uber Driver Shot CBS Chicago (CBS) – A female Uber driver was shot in the leg Tuesday evening while transporting a passenger. The incident occurred in the 300 block of West Cermak in Chinatown around 6 p.m. Chicago police say a dark-colored van pulled up alongside the Uber and ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber communications head quits company Financial Times Ms Whetstone's departure robs Uber of its longest-serving senior female executive. It comes less than two months after Travis Kalanick, chief executive, promised an overhaul of the company's culture in the wake of damning allegations by a former female ... Another Top Uber Executive Is LeavingFortune Uber's head of communications, Rachel Whetstone, is leavingRecode Uber PR boss Rachel Whetstone latest to quit companyBBC News New York Times -TechCrunch -Gizmodo all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Adweek Kara Swisher Has Not Been Offered the Job of Uber COO Adweek A bit later, Swisher mentions that after an appearance on CNN by Uber board member Arianna Huffngton, she exchanged some emails with Huffington, criticizing the latter for defending Uber CEO Travis Kalanick before a full new investigation of alleged ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Journal News | LoHud.com Still some distance to go for Uber, Lyft legalization The Journal News | LoHud.com Ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft still have a little while to go on their journey to legalization in the Lower Hudson Valley. While a measure to allow ride-hailing companies to expand outside the five boroughs was included in the state ... Maryland has booted more than 4000 Uber, Lyft drivers for failing screening requirementsMaryland Daily Record (subscription) all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Why The Uber Of Everything Is A Flawed Approach To Innovation Forbes If you are an entrepreneur or an executive, you may have found yourself at some time in the past year trying to think of how to "Uberfy" your company. Even though the company has had a few PR rough patches in the past year, overall they have become a ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBC Boston Police: Uber Driver Takes Off With Baby in Backseat NBC Boston Child welfare officials had to be notified after an Uber driver drove off with a Massachusetts couple's baby, according to police. Quincy police said the incident happened Sunday night when an unnamed mother and father took an Uber with their 9-month ... Uber Driver Takes Off With Couple's 9-Month-Old Baby: PoliceNECN Uber driver mistakenly drove off with baby, police sayMassLive.com 9-month-old boy left in back seat of Uber driver's carWCVB Boston all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber