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The Guardian With Trump and Uber, the driverless future could turn into a nightmare The Guardian The future is here – not in the shape of Facebook, Twitter and all the rest, but in a drastic change to one of civilisation's basic requirements: getting humans from place to place. On Wednesday, Uber added a second American city to an experiment that ... Uber to Cali DMV: Back off, pal, our 'self-driving cars' aren't self drivingThe Register US--Uber-Self-Driving CarsYahoo News Uber's self-driving cars put tech's 'move fast, break things' credo to the testLos Angeles Times Techdirt -Business Insider -Co.Design (blog) -Uber all 114 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Self-driving cars: Uber's open defiance of California shines light on brazen tactics The Guardian The intense fight with the state – which ignited hours after numerous self-driving cars were caught running red lights in Uber's home town – has exposed what critics say are the unethical and illegal tactics that the company has repeatedly used to grow ... Uber to Cali DMV: Back off, pal, our 'self-driving cars' aren't self drivingThe Register California, Uber still negotiating self-driving car legality (Update)Phys.Org Uber And California DMV Fight Over Definition Of Self-Driving CarsTechdirt Los Angeles Times -Business Insider -Co.Design (blog) -Uber all 106 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz A startup in Kenya is launching “Uber for ambulances” Quartz In Nairobi, most things can be ordered from your phone—an Uber, or taxi from one of several other taxi hailing app companies, a boda boda driver to run an errand for you on his bike, and dinner from a restaurant across town or just groceries from down ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drum Uber thanks users in Asia by showing a personalised year's worth of journeys The Drum Uber has launched an end of year campaign in select Asian cities, creating a personalised 'Year With Uber' data visualisation for every user. The campaign, only live in Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, encourages Uber users to log ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Evening Standard Drunk City worker Rupert Phoenix caused £1200 damage to Uber after £5 booking mix-up Evening Standard A drunken City worker kicked an Uber driver's door causing £1,200 damage in a row over £5 in a booking mix-up. Rupert Phoenix, 28, a broker at Europe's largest aircraft insurer Hayward Aviation, ground his foot into the car's paintwork before making ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Register Uber to Cali DMV: Back off, pal, our 'self-driving cars' aren't self driving The Register Shrugging off a demand from California's Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain a permit to operate its self-driving cars on state roads, Uber contends it doesn't need a permit because the DMV's rules do not apply. Following Uber's announcement on ... Uber, California in legal showdown over self-driving carsCBC.ca Red Light, Uber, Self Driving CarCBS Local Quinn: Uber, you've gone too farThe Mercury News MLive.com all 38 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Amazon is building an 'Uber for trucking' app - Business Insider Business Insider Amazon is building an app that connects truck drivers with shippers, getting itself into the $800 billion trucking industry. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz I will apply for Indian citizenship if I have to, says Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Quartz Under immense pressure from foreign competition like Amazon and Uber, Indian companies like Flipkart and Ola are advocating for protectionist policies. These homegrown tech firms make the case for nationalism by pointing to Chinese policies that treat ... Uber expects Indian profit soon in fierce fight with OlaReuters States may set minimum fare for Ola, UberEconomic Times Uber might now be able to charge thrice as much in IndiaMashable Business Standard -Businessinsider India all 45 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Some cities are subsidizing Uber rides to cut public transportation costs Business Insider Budget-strapped municipal public transportation agencies in major US cities including Philadelphia, Oakland, and Tampa, have turned to subsidizing Uber rides for public transportation passengers to cut costs, Slate reports. These subsidies help public ... Uber, Lyft Face Pushback From Hometown Taxis Making Last StandBloomberg all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Uber expects Indian profit soon in fierce fight with Ola Reuters India, one of the world's fastest growing taxi markets, has become Uber's most important battleground in Asia after it folded its China business into local rival Didi Chuxing. "We see the path to profitability in India and we feel pretty good about ... Here's Why Uber Expects to Turn a Profit in India SoonFortune Bengaluru rider took record 3135 Uber trips in 2016Times of India 1 Toronto Uber rider took almost 1700 trips in 2016Globalnews.ca all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBCNews.com Uber Whistleblower Says Employees Used Company Systems to Stalk Exes and Celebs NBCNews.com Ride-sharing giant Uber is caught in the headlights this week after an explosive lawsuit that alleges thousands of employees abused the service's lax security to secretly track customers — including celebrities, famous politicians, and ex-spouses. The ... Uber Has a 'God View' Tool and Was Allegedly Using It to Spy on CelebsCosmopolitan.com all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Next Web Uber invented Beacon because not every Prius is your ride home The Next Web It's not always my fault. I mean, not always. Given that Uber is an increasingly dominant mode of transportation, and most Uber cars in London are Priuses. It's easy to get confused. Mercifully, Uber has seemingly figured out a fix to this everyday ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Uber CEO Kalanick sees path to profitability in India Reuters NEW DELHI Uber Technologies CEO Travis Kalanick said on Thursday the ride-hailing company sees a path to profitability in India, even though they were currently lagging behind rivals in the country. Kalanick also ruled out a merger with another company ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber accused of abusing tracking capabilities by keeping tabs on celebs Digital Trends Folks who are wary of Uber because of its surveillance practices might have reason to be that way, since the company's former forensic investigator alleged in a lawsuit that Uber uses its tracking system to keep tabs on “high-profile politicians ... Uber Whistleblower Says Employees Used Company Systems to Stalk Exes and CelebsNBCNews.com Uber Has a 'God View' Tool and Was Allegedly Using It to Spy on CelebsCosmopolitan.com all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Angry London Uber drivers are targeting Uber's corporate customers with protests Business Insider The flash protest followed an earlier demonstration at City Hall targeting TfL, London's transport regulator. UPHD. A group representing British Uber drivers is targeting Uber's corporate clients in London in protest at its labour practices. On ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider UK Angry London Uber drivers are targeting Uber's corporate customers with protests Business Insider UK The flash protest followed an earlier demonstration at City Hall targeting TfL, London's transport regulator. UPHD. A group representing British Uber drivers is targeting Uber's corporate clients in London in protest at its labour practices. On ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Meet Beacon, Uber's colorful new gadget to help prevent those awkward car mixups The Verge We've all been there: you land at an airport, book an Uber to your hotel, only to find 20 identical black Honda CR-Vs waiting when you get outside. Which one is yours? Or it's late, you're leaving the club with a buzz, and inadvertently leap into back ... Uber's Beacon is a colorful light to guide you to the right rideEngadget Uber starts rolling out Beacon, a new color-coded windshield pickup signalTechCrunch Uber's New Car Device Aims to Help Passengers Find Their Drivers FasterFortune 9 to 5 Mac -Pocket-lint.com -Business Insider Australia all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mirror.co.uk Uber ordered to stop using self-driving cars less than 24 hours after launching them Mirror.co.uk "It is essential that Uber takes appropriate measures to ensure safety of the public,” wrote the California department of motor vehicles in a letter to Uber. "If Uber does not confirm immediately that it will stop its launch and seek a testing permit ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber told to stop self-driving in California BBC News Ride-sharing firm Uber has been told to stop offering passengers self-driving cars in San Francisco, hours after it launched the service. California regulators warned the company it had to stop immediately and get a state permit - or face legal action ... Uber blames self-driving car traffic offenses on humans as California orders a haltThe Guardian Uber self-driving car that ran a red light was apparently 'human error'The Next Web Self-driving Uber car caught jumping red light during first day of San Francisco trialDaily Mail CNBC -Wall Street Journal -Uber -YouTube all 319 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times of India Bengaluru rider took record 3135 Uber trips in 2016 Times of India BENGALURU: A rider in Bengaluru took 3,135 Uber rides - about eight trips a day - making it the highest number of trips taken by a single rider globally in 2016, the online cab service provider revealed on Thursday. For Uber, India became the largest ... Uber CEO Kalanick sees path to profitability in IndiaReuters This list will get you banned from UberNEWS.com.au 1 Toronto Uber rider took almost 1700 trips in 2016Globalnews.ca all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber might now be able to charge thrice as much in India Mashable However, the minimum fare will still have to be submitted by these companies to the state transport departments for approval, reported the Times of India on Thursday. The surge pricing will extend only to vehicles that are less than 4m (13 ft) in ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Trump names Uber and Tesla CEOs as strategic advisors The Next Web Although some of President-elect Trump's staff appointments seem questionable, it looks like Silicon Valley won't be left entirely in the cold. Trump announced that he has added Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and Tesla/SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to his Strategic ... Trump adds CEOs of Tesla, Uber to his presidential policy forumEngadget Trump hails Uber's Kalanick and rockets SpaceX's Musk to positions on Strategic and Policy ForumTechCrunch Elon Musk and Uber CEO Travis Kalanick are joining Trump's economic advisory teamBusiness Insider Reuters -The Verge -CNET -Washington Post all 228 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable 'Year With Uber' visualises all the rides you took in 2016 Mashable The folks at Uber have made "Year with Uber", a data visualisation site that offers a view of your Uber riding pattern for the year. The site, which went live Thursday, asks you to log in, then presents you with information about your rides on the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber blames humans for self-driving car traffic offenses as California orders halt The Guardian Despite that stated mandate from a government agency, Uber declared in a blogpost that it did not believe it needed a “testing permit” to launch self-driving vehicles in San Francisco, arguing that the rules don't apply since the cars have people in ... Uber told to stop self-driving in CaliforniaBBC News Uber self-driving plan defies California regulatorsFinancial Times Uber did everything right in Pittsburgh with its self-driving cars - but is doing everything wrong in San FranciscoBusiness Insider Popular Science -Wall Street Journal -Uber -YouTube all 377 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Your self-driving car won't be built by Uber or Google The Verge Only a year ago, it seemed that Google or Uber could be morphing into full-service car companies, and we were all waiting for a primer on the Apple car. But that's old news. If 2016 has shown us anything about the emerging tech-car industry, it's that ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber