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Times of India Uber explains the reason behind its app tracking users even after the ride is over Times of India NEW DELHI: Following recent news about Uber tracking its users (those who use Uber's iOS app) even after their ride is over, the cab aggregator company has finally cleared the air to TechCrunch website, blaming iOS Maps application for the issue. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Philippine Star LTFRB sets max fare in Uber, Grab rides Philippine Star CEBU, Philippines - The Land Transportation, Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has put a cap on the fare in Uber and Grab cars. In an order dated December 27, 2016, LTFRB told Uber Systems, Inc. and MYTAXI.PH that 1) The maximum allowable ... Govt caps Uber, Grab 'surge' ratesABS-CBN News LTFRB orders Grab, Uber surge capCNN Philippines Solon wants Uber, Grab operations regulatedManila Bulletin Inquirer.net -GMA News -Rappler all 28 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Hill Uber drivers want pay while waiting for riders The Hill At the core of the argument is whether on-demand Uber drivers, who are classified as independent contractors instead of employees, are “on-call” when they are logged in to Uber's mobile app. But drivers are only entitled to on-call wages if they are ... Drivers challenge Uber for pay while waiting for ridersPittsburgh Post-Gazette all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Gizmodo 101 People Who Think Their Uber Drivers Are High as Hell Gizmodo The cool thing about Uber is that it lets virtually anybody become a taxi driver. The downside? Sometimes, without any safeguards in place, those amateur drivers do things that are against the law. Like driving passengers while they're high as hell. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KGO-TV San Francisco police investigating after Uber driver says he was shot at KGO-TV San Francisco police are investigating after an Uber driver says he was shot at early Saturday morning. (KGO-TV). KGO. By Matt Keller. Tuesday, December 27, 2016 07:46AM. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) --. There were scary moments for an Uber driver this ... Afghan Refugee Shot At While Driving for UberFOX40 all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

OCRegister Uber hits pothole in experiment with self-driving cars OCRegister The dispute between the DMV and Uber centered on the definition of “autonomous.” The company said its cars have the same kind of driver-assist technology that Tesla calls “autopilot” in cars on the road today. But the DMV said Uber's vehicles more ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Minneapolis Star Tribune Uber's expansion into upstate NY hinges on fingerprinting Minneapolis Star Tribune ALBANY, N.Y. — Uber's push to expand into upstate New York cities such as Buffalo, Rochester and Albany is reigniting a debate over whether the drivers for the app-based ride-hailing service should be fingerprinted. Drivers are already fingerprinted ... Taiwan to insist on 3 principles if Uber wants to stay in TaiwanFocus Taiwan News Channel For this ex-driver, Uber 'gig' was ticket to povertyAlbany Times Union Uber's fight for New YorkLegislative Gazette all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Buffalo News Buffalo mom makes holiday cash driving for Uber in Pennsylvania Buffalo News The battle over bringing Uber and Lyft to upstate New York has picked up steam recently, as the two San Francisco-based companies have waged an intense, expensive, behind-the-scenes effort, trying to build support in the state Assembly, which killed ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

24/7 Wall St. Is Uber Overvalued by $16 Billion? 24/7 Wall St. Uber is worth $68 billion. Or, Uber is worth $52 billion. The $16 billion difference shows has vastly different the valuations of unicorns (private companies worth over $1 billion) can be, based on the eye of the beholder. Actually, three difference ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ABS-CBN News Govt caps Uber, Grab 'surge' rates ABS-CBN News The government on Tuesday ordered ride-hailing companies Uber and Grab to place a cap on their surge rates, after numerous complaints during the Christmas holidays. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered the two ... LTFRB orders Grab, Uber surge capCNN Philippines LTFRB puts cap on Grab, Uber's surge pricesGMA News Solon wants Uber, Grab operations regulatedManila Bulletin Inquirer.net -The Manila Times -The Standard all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Volkswagen is debuting a ride-sharing service in Rwanda next year Quartz But, early this month, the carmaker launched Moia, subsidiary based in Berlin to spearhead its push in the rapidly growing but highly competitive, ride-hailing market, which is dominated by Uber. Volkswagen chose Rwanda as the launchpad for its ride ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Uber is getting its own Google Street Views in Cape Town, South ... Quartz Cape Town Global ride-hailing giant Uber has rolled out mapping vehicles in Cape Town—often rated South Africa's most congested city. In a move somewhat ... Uber banks on cameras to navigate the mother of all congested ...Times LIVE all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

FOX40 Afghan Refugee Shot At While Driving for Uber FOX40 He's from Sacramento, but was driving his Uber near Oak and Gough Streets in San Francisco just before 3 a.m. when he says a man followed him for a few blocks on foot, before running to Muhammad's window and firing. The shooter took off. A narrow miss ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

LA Daily News California Halts Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco Voice of America The ride-sharing company Uber has removed its self-driving cars from the streets of San Francisco, California. The action came after a dispute between Uber and state officials over whether the vehicles needed special permits to operate. Uber recently ... Uber hits pothole in experiment with self-driving carsLA Daily News Uber moves its self driving fleet of cars to ArizonaIntabloid.com (blog) all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Taipei Times Uber determined to stay despite huge fines Taipei Times US ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc yesterday said it does not plan to exit the Taiwanese market yet, despite looming fines. Uber's comments came as the San Francisco-based company is facing up to NT$25 million (US$775,194) in fines after the ... Taiwan to insist on 3 principles if Uber wants to stay in TaiwanFocus Taiwan News Channel Uber woos public with carnivalChina Post all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber drivers accused of boosting fares by selling passengers drugs Sunday Times Driving (blog) CUSTOMERS of Uber have reported being offered drugs by drivers as concern grows over how the service could be used to mask the distribution of illegal substances. Dozens of people have alleged on social media that a driver offered to sell them drugs. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Don't let Uber and Amazon take over the world: column USA TODAY He talked the entire way to the airport about the glories of Lyft – about how it cared about its drivers and wasn't just transactional, like its competitor, Uber. Lyft paid more, for instance. But not if you drove just a little, only if you logged ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Taiwan to insist on 3 principles if Uber wants to stay in Taiwan Focus Taiwan News Channel It was responding to a festival event organized by Uber at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei Monday that was aimed at soliciting public support for the ride-sharing service to stay in Taiwan. More than 200 people took part in the event. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

San Francisco Examiner What was Uber's endgame in the first place? San Francisco Examiner The standoff between Uber and the California Department of Motor Vehicles over self-driving cars in San Francisco mercifully came to an end last Wednesday, with Uber taking the “L” and removing its cars from San Francisco streets. Now that Uber's ... Uber shifts self-driving cars to Arizona, after California banThe Indian Express Uber's self-driving cars have been kicked out of CaliforniaExpress.co.uk I was behind the wheel when a self-driving Uber failed — here's what happensBusiness Insider Telegraph.co.uk -Jalopnik -Mashable -Uber all 192 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Denver Post Uber replaces “where to?” with “who to?” The Denver Post To use the feature, you have to sync your contacts with the Uber app. Then you type a friend's name in the “where to?” box, and your friend gets a request from Uber to provide a location. If they accept, that destination goes right to your driver, and ... Uber again claimed to track user location dataNDTV Bored in an Uber? Share Your ETA Via SnapchatChicago Daily Herald Uber to your Friends using special Snapchat FiltersTechJuice (press release) (blog) all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Hindustan Times Over 4000 Uber cabs go off roads in Chandigarh, passengers pay the price Hindustan Times As many as 4,500 drivers of Uber cabs went on an indefinite strike on Sunday, demanding that no new car should be attached to the company, as it is the drivers that suffer ultimately. With the strike, a surge pricing was witnessed causing major ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inquirer.net After LTFRB warning, Grab, Uber put cap on price surges Inquirer.net After being warned that they may lose their accreditation, ride-sharing services Uber and Grab complied with a government directive to address complaints over “price surges” this holiday season. In response to a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Land ... LTFRB warns Uber, Grab on 'unreasonable' surge ratesABS-CBN News LTFRB cites Grab on price surge cap, calls out Uber to implement same moveManila Bulletin LTFRB warns Uber, Grab over unreasonable price surgeRappler all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inquirer.net Uber, Grab vow compliance to LTFRB over price surges Inquirer.net Transport network companies Grab and Uber have vowed to cooperate with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) over the reported surge in their rates this holiday season. This was after the LTFRB on Saturday warned the ... LTFRB warns Uber, Grab on 'unreasonable' surge ratesABS-CBN News LTFRB warns Uber, Grab over unreasonable price surgeRappler all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Driver training not required at Uber, Lyft Minneapolis Star Tribune Unlike at traditional taxi companies, training is optional at the increasingly popular ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis and St. Paul do not require drivers to pass a test or prove their competence, and neither does ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Android Central How to use Google Home to call an Uber Android Central One of the first integrations announced with Google Home was Uber, meaning you can use your new smart connected speaker to seamlessly call a car to get you and your friends where you need to go. The problem, as is always the case with voice-activated ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber