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Reuters Uber to invest more than $60 million in Sao Paulo support center Reuters Uber's latest investment in Brazil comes just weeks after Didi Chuxing, China's largest ride-hailing company, announced it was investing more than $100 million in Brazilian company 99, an on-demand taxi and ride sharing service. After a bruising battle ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

seattlepi.com Uber sues Seattle to block union rules for drivers seattlepi.com Uber Wednesday morning filed a suit seeking to stop implementation of rules that would allow Uber, Lyft and other for-hire drivers to organize as a union. The motion is only the latest in efforts by Uber -- and Lyft -- to block the ordinance since the ... Uber sues city of Seattle to block landmark driver union ordinanceGeekWire Uber drivers fined NT$331 mil. in 8 daysChina Post Lyft drivers say they are happier, better paid than Uber driversSFGate Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) -TheStranger.com -27east.com all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Uber driver is arrested for 'raping intoxicated woman' Daily Mail A former Uber driver was arrested in Texas for allegedly raping a young woman after driving her home. The San Antonio Police Department identified the man as Gabriel Vasquez, 40, who is facing charges of violence over the incident that reportedly ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Is Opening a Support Center in Brazil's Largest City Fortune Ride-hailing service Uber inaugurated a support center in Brazil's biggest city on Tuesday with plans to invest 200 million reais ($62 million) and create 2,000 jobs, underscoring an aggressive growth strategy in Latin America's biggest nation. The new ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Demand from Uber, Ola driving car makers' sales Economic Times NEW DELHI | MUMBAI: App-based cab aggregators such as Uber and Ola have not only disrupted traditional taxi and three-wheeler markets across Indian cities, but they are also pushing overall car sales at a time when automakers are struggling to expand ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Demand from Uber, Ola driving car makers' sales Economic Times NEW DELHI | MUMBAI: App-based cab aggregators such as Uber and Ola have not only disrupted traditional taxi and three-wheeler markets across Indian cities, but they are also pushing overall car sales at a time when automakers are struggling to expand ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Jalopnik Google Is Coming For Uber With New Ride-Hailing Patent Jalopnik Uber currently offers a similar feature, but the possibility of Waymo launching a ride-hailing service of its own this year sets up a potential head-to-head battle of the Silicon Valley giants. Waymo has recently said it's found a way to drastically ... Uber wants to build a better map. Next stop? Australia.Mashable Google takes another step toward launching its own self-driving Uber-killer with new patentThe Verge Google's New Idea Reveals How It Might Compete With UberTIME ZDNet -Tech Times -Business Insider Australia -PatentYogi all 29 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

GeekWire Uber sues city of Seattle to block landmark driver union ordinance GeekWire Uber is suing the city of Seattle, aiming to block key provisions of the city's landmark law — set to go into effect today — that lets drivers for ride-hailing companies decide if they want to bargain collectively. Uber subsidiary Rasier filed a ... Uber Sues Seattle to Try to Stop Unionization LawTheStranger.com Uber sues over Seattle's driver-unionization rulesThe Seattle Times all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Caribbean360.com (subscription) Uber's in Trinidad, But the Government Is Questioning Whether It's Legal Caribbean360.com (subscription) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Tuesday January 17, 2017 – Online transportation network company Uber is now in Trinidad and Tobago. But the government of the twin-island republic is looking into whether it can legally operate there. The Uber app was ... T&T gov't seeking to put brakes on UberJamaica Observer Minister probes legality as Uber launchesTrinidad Guardian all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

DMN Manchester United Recruits Uber For Global Partnership DMN Uber also provide Manchester United with the opportunity to show content to and organize fans in the ride-hailing company's 30 global markets. Possible opportunities include distributing behind-the scenes content and organizing and driving fans to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

South China Morning Post Legalise and regulate ride-hailing apps in Hong Kong, Uber chief says South China Morning Post The head of popular ride-hailing app Uber in Hong Kong has called on the government to legalise its operations, saying such services were a trend that should be allowed to develop in the city. Kenneth She Chun-chi, general manager of Uber Hong Kong, ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MyNewsLA.com Uber sued by 13-year-old son of film director in dad's Hollywood death MyNewsLA.com The 13-year-old son of a motorcycle-riding Portuguese cinematographer, producer and film director killed in a collision with an Uber driver's car in the Hollywood area in 2016 is suing the ride-hailing service. The lawsuit alleges the Uber driver was ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Consumerist Texas Uber Driver Accused Of Raping Passenger After Driving Her Home Consumerist Another driver for a ride-sharing sharing service has been accused of assaulting a passenger. This time, it's an Uber driver in Texas who has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman after driving her home. The alleged incident occurred in October ... Uber, Lyft picking up speed in Yorkwitf.org How much money you can make as an Uber driver in JohannesburgMyBroadband all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mirror.co.uk Airbus is building a flying CAR and plans to launch an Uber-style taxi service in 2018 Mirror.co.uk The aim would be for people to book the vehicle using an app, similar to car-sharing schemes such as Uber. "One hundred years ago, urban transport went underground, now we have the technological wherewithal to go above ground," Airbus CEO Tom ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

National Post The important questions: Despite Uber being a 'cashless' service, should I tip my driver at the end of my trip? National Post When talking about Uber, it's important to get one thing out of the way: the popular ride share program is not a great service. Yes, the rare pleasant drive equipped with Kirkland Signature water bottles and a complimentary iPhone charger occasionally ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Jamaica Observer T&T gov't seeking to put brakes on Uber Jamaica Observer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago government said that it is seeking legal advice to determine whether or not the ride sharing app Uber can continue to operate in the country less than 24 hours after it began operations here. Uber hits the road, Transport Ministry expresses concernTrinidad News all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Jamaica Observer T&T gov't seeking to put brakes on Uber Jamaica Observer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago government said that it is seeking legal advice to determine whether or not the ride sharing app Uber can continue to operate in the country less than 24 hours after it began operations here. Uber hits the road, Transport Ministry expresses concernTrinidad News all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KHOU.com SA Uber driver accused of raping 22-year-old woman KHOU.com The Uber driver, a man police identified as Gabriel Vasquez, reportedly helped the woman inside her apartment because she needed help walking. The report states he "escorted her to her bed and began to undress her." He is then accused of raping her. Former S.A. Uber driver charged in sexual assault of drunken female passengermySanAntonio.com Woman sexually assaulted by her Uber driver in San Antonio, police sayKXAN.com all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The indy100 This uber driver joke is even funny the second time round The indy100 If you hit on a really good Twitter joke, your phone will let you know about it. There's a reason "RIP my notifications" is a phrase - 92,000 retweets is a lot of buzzing for a phone. @Sturrfridge must have had a similar experience when he tweeted this ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes The Two Who Should Be At The Auto Show But Aren't -- Tesla and Uber Forbes The two serious contenders vying to shape the future of transportation—Tesla and Uber—didn't show up at all. Tesla's absence shouldn't come as a surprise. A Michigan State Law signed in 2014 forbids Tesla from operating its own retail outlets which ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

12NewsNow.Com SA Uber driver accused of raping 22-year-old woman 12NewsNow.Com The Uber driver, a man police identified as Gabriel Vasquez, reportedly helped the woman inside her apartment because she needed help walking. The report states he "escorted her to her bed and began to undress her." He is then accused of raping her. Former S.A. Uber driver charged in sexual assault of drunken female passengermySanAntonio.com Woman sexually assaulted by her Uber driver in San Antonio, police sayKXAN.com all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Google and Uber alums have created a doctor's office that's like an Apple Store meets 'Westworld' Business Insider Somewhere between stepping into a full-body scanner that measures the elasticity of my veins and watching a cup used for urine samples disappear into the bathroom wall, I realize Forward is not your average doctor's office. It's like an Apple Store ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times of India Michelle Obama: Uber-mom, style icon, political force Times of India WASHINGTON: In 2008, Michelle Obama was tentative on the campaign trail, wary of saying anything to jeopardize her husband's historic bid to be America's first black president. Eight years later, the self-assured first lady - back on the campaign trail ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ITV News Uber style air taxi to start this year ITV News The Channel Islands will have a new Uber style air taxi service this year, with islanders being able to book flights on demand. Waves Technologies Limited have developed an app for bookings, similar to the popular taxi app. There will also be ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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