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Finextra (press release) Uber is offering FREE rides to customers - but there's a pretty massive catch Mirror.co.uk The programme will see Uber users get a free ride (up to the value of £15) for every ten trips they make using the ride-sharing app. Unfortunately, there's a rather large catch. Because the app is launching the service in partnership with Barclaycard ... Barclaycard offers free Uber rides to customersFinextra (press release) Uber And Barclaycard Unveil 'Loyalty Card' Style AgreementHuffington Post UK all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Why Airbnb Is Way More Competitive Than Uber Fortune So far, 2017 has been a non-stop PR headache for Uber, and that's putting it mildly. From the online #DeleteUber campaign to explosive sexual harassment claims against the ride hailing company to the public discovery of Uber's Greyball program, the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CIO Today If Google wins its trade secrets suit against Uber, it could tank Uber Boing Boing Uber is something like a Ponzi scheme in which investor billions and drivers' bad calculations about wear-and-tear on their vehicles are used to subsidize fares at unsustainable rates. But while Uber is showering travelers with subsidies, they are also ... Google's Self-Driving Car Company Escalates Battle with UberCIO Today all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Eyewitness News Police disperse Uber drivers outside head office Eyewitness News JOHANNESBURG - Uber drivers, who were blocking 7th Avenue in Parktown with their cars, have dispersed after an instruction from the police. The drivers are demanding a meeting with management, saying they are not included in policy making. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Uber seeks to stop Seattle unionization effort in its tracks HR Dive As unionization efforts sweep through the company's Seattle location, Uber is openly trying to persuade its drivers not to take part, the Wall Street Journal reports. Uber seeks to persuade the drivers through a series of podcasts, texts and meetings ... Uber unveils 'realtime ID check'Hindu Business Line Uber has produced 18 episodes of a podcast warning drivers about the dangers of joining a unionQuartz Selfie for security: Uber drivers to share their pic to ensure right person behind the wheelThe News Minute AOL -TNW -Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) all 81 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

VCCircle Uber founder, India head named in notice alleging bribery after road mishap VCCircle A Mumbai woman has sent a legal notice to the founder and India head of Uber Technologies Inc after a cab operated by the taxi-hailing firm hit her husband and left him comatose. The legal notice, sent by Nahid Ali through law firm MZM Legal, alleged ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Citizen Two very different responses to Uber – Kenya and SA Citizen Uber is currently the dominant ride-sharing app used in Africa. It has rapidly grown its African footprint and now has operations in eight countries; Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Tanzania. Disruptive competition ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Finextra (press release) Barclaycard offers free Uber rides to customers Finextra (press release) Barclaycard is tapping into the popularity of Uber to launch a loyalty programme for UK credit card holders. The deal will see Barclaycard's personal credit card customers benefit from a free Uber ride, up to the value of £15, for every ten that they ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Spiked Uber: the illusion of growth Spiked Uber drivers have plenty of reasons to be angry. The ride-hailing app has continuously changed the way fares are collected, leaving many drivers with diminished incomes. Changing the charging structure has resulted in many drivers being out of pocket ... Uber has produced 18 episodes of a podcast warning drivers about the dangers of joining a unionQuartz Uber is forcing drivers in Seattle to listen to anti-union propagandaTNW Uber unveils 'realtime ID check' in India for rider safetyTimes of India AOL -Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) -YourStory.com -Wall Street Journal all 73 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Statesman Journal Salem city council moves forward on Uber Statesman Journal Salem city councilors on Monday pushed forward with city code changes that may eventually allow Uber and Lyft in the state capital, though they are still far from officially approving and instituting those changes. In the lead-up to the council meeting ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Oil prices, Uber greyballing Financial Times Uber has pledged to stop using its so-called "greyball" system. The tool, which was revealed last week, has been used to automatically cancel rides requested by users identified as regulatory officials or competitors. Uber insists the system is fully ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ABC Action News Tampa Uber drivers protest for higher rates, tipping option on app ABC Action News TAMPA, Fla. - Uber drivers were hitting the streets in Tampa Bay Monday...not for fares, but higher wages. Drivers say the pay cuts have come at a time when drivers are facing even more competition. “We started here at a much higher rate, and they've ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Metro Uber driver brings biryani round after chatting to passenger | Metro ... Metro Keep an eye out for Fazal next time you get a cab, as it could be the man who was kind enough to bring round a plate of it after talking to a customer about his ... Uber driver gives free curry to Oxford Street Christmas lights boss ...Evening Standard all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET ​No Uber or Lyft at SXSW, what's a techie to do? CNET It's not entirely self-inflicted, however. Uber and Lyft opted to shut down their services in Austin last May after losing a vote over required fingerprint background checks for drivers. Voters in the Texas capital rejected Proposition 1, a measure ... Silicon Valley Is Having a Meltdown Because It Can't Use Uber and Lyft at SXSWSlate Magazine (blog) Austin is fine without Uber and Lyft… until it isn't | TechCrunchTechCrunch SXSW knocked out one of Austin's Uber and Lyft replacements for ...Recode BuzzFeed News -PR News - For Smart Communicators (subscription) (blog) -Spectrum News all 57 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney Airbnb CEO weighs in on Uber crises: 'We are all learning' CNNMoney When asked about the struggles of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, Chesky framed the issue as being partly the result of young tech executives learning on the job. "I think that all of us are on our leadership journeys frankly. I know Travis is. I've been on ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Boing Boing Uber driver snaps after taking crap from spoiled brat / Boing Boing Boing Boing After waiting and waiting for a passenger in Chicago, an Uber driver is about to leave when two young women slide into his back seat. One of them immediately ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Calling Uber-Like Businesses the 'Sharing Economy' Masks Reality Fortune The sharing-isn't-caring economy. As part of my reporting for my recent story in TIME about Uber's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year, a couple of academics gave me a sneak peek at a research paper they jointly published last week on the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inquirer.net Uber requires drivers to take selfies Inquirer.net Ride-sharing service Uber launched on Monday a new security feature meant to reduce fraud, help drivers guard against “compromised accounts” and provide passengers an additional measure of safety. The improved security procedure involves requiring ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes The Many Wrong Reasons To Fear Uber (And The One Unnoticed Über-Threat) Forbes A recent surge of reports about Uber's alleged violations of law and fair dealings is portraying the company as a bully, roaring over regulations aimed to slow down its aggressive path to transportation dominance. A few cities are stepping up their ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Mark Cuban: Why I regret not investing in Uber CNBC When Kalanick had the idea for Uber, which he first called Uber Cab, he sent an email to Cuban pitching the idea and seeking funds. Cuban liked the idea but had reservations. "You are going to have to fight all the taxi associations, and all the ... Uber in Trouble AgainThe American Prospect Uber is looking for a woman to fill its new chief operating officer positionCity A.M. Driving change: Travis Kalanick, the force behind UberCapital FM Kenya (press release) (blog) The Australian -The Times (subscription) all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Evening Standard Oxford Street Christmas lights boss shares remarkable story of kindness from his Uber driver Evening Standard Steven Medway, 36, was travelling home to Bethnal Green after a night out in central London when he got chatting to his Uber driver about his love of Indian food. The minicab driver, named Fazal, told Mr Medway that his wife makes the “best biryani ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Uber has produced 18 episodes of a podcast warning drivers about the dangers of joining a union Quartz By the time the Teamsters starts organizing Uber drivers in Seattle next month, the ride-sharing company will have already spent a year fighting the effort. The company has run advertisements against unionization in its app and on television, hosted ... Uber is forcing drivers in Seattle to listen to anti-union propagandaTNW Uber launches selfie-powered real-time ID check in IndiaYourStory.com Seattle Uber drivers subjected to mandatory anti-union propagandaAlphr Economic Times -Nikkei Asian Review -Bangkok Post all 33 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Private healthcare firm signs Uber deal for carers and patients The Guardian A private healthcare provider has signed a deal with Uber to transport its carers and home patients. Cera said it had struck a deal with Uber to transport its London-based carers to their patients, while its disabled customers will be able to use ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Man, 22, is 'robbed at gunpoint by two women posing as Uber drivers' after he was picked up from Bourbon Street in ... Daily Mail A man has told how he was robbed at gunpoint by two women posing as Uber drivers early Saturday morning. According to the New Orleans Police Department preliminary report, the 22-year-old victim was on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana when ... Man: Women Posing as Uber Driver Robbed Him in New OrleansU.S. News & World Report Fake Uber drivers rob man in New Orleans over weekend, police sayThe Advocate Women posing as Uber drivers rob man in UptownNOLA.com WDSU New Orleans all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fast Company Uber is making drivers listen to anti-union propaganda Fast Company The company is forcing its Seattle drivers to listen to a company podcast it hopes will persuade them from attempting to unionize, reports the Wall Street Journal. Drivers must reportedly listen to the podcast before the Uber app will allow them to ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber