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The Guardian Uber employees 'spied on ex-partners, politicians and Beyoncé' The Guardian Uber employees regularly abused the company's “God view” to spy on the movements of “high-profile politicians, celebrities and even personal acquaintances of Uber employees, including ex-boyfriends/girlfriends, and ex-spouses”, according to testimony ... Uber accused of letting staff spy on celebs and exesBBC News Uber staff 'used app to stalk ex-partners and celebrities'Evening Standard Uber Security Head Warns Staff After Latest Tracking ControversyFortune CNET -9 to 5 Mac -International Business Times UK -Reveal all 36 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Washington Post Uber reminds its passengers: Don't have sex in the car Washington Post Uber has at times described itself as a ride-hailing service that “brings people together” — “a fun and social new way” to get people from place to place. But some of Uber's passengers have perhaps become a bit too friendly in the back seat. In its ... These five things could get you kicked out of your UberTechRadar Uber Drivers' Harsh Conditions Detailed in British Government ReportFortune Uber launches #SwitchToPool campaign to tackle high pollution levelsDaily News & Analysis Chron.com -TrustedReviews -Cosmopolitan UK -Uber all 77 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber accused of letting staff spy on celebs and exes BBC News Uber has defended itself following accusations that a lack of internal security allowed employees to spy on rides in real-time. The firm's former forensic investigator made the allegations in a court declaration. Uber said it had "hundreds of security ... Uber employees 'spied on ex-partners, politicians and Beyoncé'The Guardian Uber staff 'used app to stalk ex-partners and celebrities'Evening Standard Uber accused of tracking celebs, politiciansCNET Fortune -The Verge -Daily Mail -Reveal all 32 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Tax office announces crackdown on Uber and other ride-sharing services The Guardian “Uber and Airbnb, based in Ireland and the Netherlands respectively, provide a platform for the exchange of services between Australians in Australia; yet the financial transactions associated with these services are undertaken in offshore ... Government launches new blitz on UberCourier Mail The Government's Gearing Up For A Massive Crackdown On Uber DriversPedestrian TV all 36 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mirror.co.uk Woman takes seven-hour, 400-mile Uber journey - but a plane airfare was cheaper Mirror.co.uk An eight-hour, 400-mile journey by an Uber driver is believed to be the longest ride on record for the service, it has been reported. Driver Janis Rogers picked up the fare outside a Ben & Jerry's ice cream store in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA, and ... Uber driver breaks record with 397 mile journey from Virginia to BrooklynTelegraph.co.uk Longest Uber drive ever takes fare from Virginia to BrooklynCNET Dedicated Woman Takes Longest Uber Ride in History to Visit BoyfriendComplex Fox News -Daily Mail -9news.com.au -New York Post all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Uber has lost three of its top self-driving engineers Recode Uber's self-driving arm — now called the Advanced Technology Group — has seen a number of structural changes in the past few months, including the departures of some of its top engineering talent. Among the recent exits is the head of its mapping ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate Why is San Francisco traffic so bad? Uber and Lyft are to blame, says city SFGate A recent state regulatory filing by SFMTA minces no words about where the blame lies for San Francisco's major traffic problems. The filing, which SFMTA submitted before the California Public Utilities Commission, calls out Uber, Lyft and other ... SFMTA Blames Uber And Lyft For San Francisco's Traffic WoesSFist Uber and Lyft to blame for SF's terrible trafficCurbed SF all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Uber accused of tracking celebs, politicians CNET In Uber's latest lawsuit over data privacy and security, former employee Samuel Ward Spangenberg alleges the company doesn't "have regard for data protection," and that it collected data regarding every ride users requested, their username, the pickup ... Uber employees secretly tracked politicians and celebrities, lawsuit claimsThe Verge Uber staffers reportedly spied on celebrities and ex-partnersEngadget Uber employees used the platform to stalk celebrities and their exes, a former employee claimsBusiness Insider UK Reveal -International Business Times -Mashable -DocumentCloud all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Courier Mail Government launches new blitz on Uber Courier Mail In 2015 the ATO warned tens of thousands of Uber drivers that they faced an audit if they did not declare their income. Picture: AFP/Geoffroy Van der Hasselt. Twelve months on, the ATO will launch a data matching blitz to find tax cheats. The ATO will ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Jay-Z backed JetSmarter raises $105 million to become Uber for private jets TechCrunch Being a software-driven, asset-light business, Petrossov and his backers often compare JetSmarter to an Uber for the skies. The company is hoping to go even further in that direction with something like “on-demand” access to seats on a select number of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reveal Uber employees secretly tracked politicians and celebrities, lawsuit claims The Verge Uber employees used the company's lax tracking system to monitor the whereabouts of “high profile politicians, celebrities, and even personal acquaintances,” according to a declaration in a lawsuit filed against Uber by its former forensic investigator. Uber said it protects you from spying. Security sources say otherwiseReveal all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Longest Uber drive ever takes fare from Virginia to Brooklyn CNET I've always joked with Uber drivers about taking insanely long trips, but one driver actually did it, hauling a fare some 400-ish miles from Virginia to New York City. Janis Rogers took a rider from a Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop in Williamsburg to an ... The world's longest Uber ride ended in Brooklyn, cost $294.09Fox News Uber driver breaks record with 397 mile journey from Virginia to BrooklynTelegraph.co.uk Uber taxi NEWS: Driver takes 400 MILE trip from Virginia to New York (and only made $9/hr)Express.co.uk NDTV -Metro -International Business Times UK -New York Post all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Woman's attempt to ask her Uber driver on a date turns into an epic quest to see him again Mirror.co.uk Especially when they nose-dive in a public blaze of glory. Kelli Amirah, from Georgia, recently experienced this, after taking a fancy to her Uber driver. Here she is, in her own words in a Twitter thread which captured the hearts and imaginations of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Herald Sun Uber signs deal with Montreal-Trudeau airport Montreal Gazette The Uber logo is seen in front of protesting taxi drivers at the Montreal courthouse, on February 2, 2016. Calgary city council has passed a bylaw that would allow for the operation of ride-sharing companies, but officials with Uber say the rules are ... Uber set to drive in taxi-only lanesHerald Sun Uber drivers now allowed to pick up passengers at Trudeau AirportCTV News The longest Uber ride EVER!East Coast Radio all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox News The world's longest Uber ride ended in Brooklyn, cost $294.09 Fox News It was the uber of Uber rides. A Brooklyn woman who needed to get home to see her boyfriend hailed an Uber for the trip…from Williamsburg, Va. Driver Janis Rogers told the New York Post that she picked up the unidentified rider at a Ben & Jerry's just ... Uber driver breaks record with 397 mile journey from Virginia to ...Telegraph.co.uk Longest Uber drive ever takes fare from Virginia to BrooklynCNET Uber taxi NEWS: Driver takes 400 MILE trip from Virginia to New York (and only made $9/hr)Express.co.uk NDTV -Metro -International Business Times UK -New York Post all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Uber wants you to give its app a 'Rogue One' makeover Engadget Rogue One is almost upon us, so what better way to scoot around town then in the back of an X-Wing? Okay, so Uber hasn't made a road-worthy starfighter replica. Instead, it's teamed up with Disney for a -- wait for it, and try not to shudder -- brand ... ​Uber goes 'Rogue One' with exclusive videos and X-wings for hireCNET Uber swaps car icons for Star Wars ships with Rogue One promoTechCrunch Uber iOS App Gains 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' ThemeMac Rumors Android Headlines -Stuff -AVS Forum all 305 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechRadar These five things could get you kicked out of your Uber TechRadar Uber is putting the brakes on bad behavior by updating its community guidelines, letting passengers know exactly what's expected of them when they get in its cars. You haven't always been able to get in an Uber and expect to be able to do whatever you ... Uber Drivers' Harsh Conditions Detailed in British Government ReportFortune Uber bans its customers from having sexTrustedReviews Uber is cracking down on drunk passengersCosmopolitan UK Chron.com -Evening Standard -Gamenguide -Uber all 26 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber bull Jeremy Siegel sees Dow 20K any day now as market cheers 'pro-business president' Trump CNBC With the Dow Jones industrial average about 200 points away from the 20,000 level early Monday, longtime stock bull Jeremy Siegel told CNBC the market has been reacting to the prospect of a "pro-business president" in Donald Trump. The Dow on Friday ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS News Uber's new tracking policy: An Improvement or just "invasive?" CBS News An Uber driver needs your location in order to pick you up. But the latest change in Uber's policy asks to track riders for five minutes after they've already been dropped off. That has some people questioning that these apps that have the ability to ... Here's how Uber's new AI acquisition could propel the future of ride-hailing servicesBusiness Insider Australia New Uber privacy policy making customers uneasyKRQE News 13 all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Asian Uber rival Grab secures investment from Honda CNBC Japanese automaker Honda has invested an undisclosed sum into Southeast Asia ride-hailing service Grab, the start-up said on Monday, as it looks to boost its services amid increased competition from the likes of Uber. In September, Softbank led a $750 ... Honda invests in Southeast Asia-based Uber rival GrabTechCrunch Honda Inks Deals with Grab, Uber's Main Rival in Southeast AsiaFortune Honda To Invest An Undisclosed Amount In Uber's Ride-Hailing Competitor GrabWccftech all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Herald Sun Uber set to drive in taxi-only lanes Herald Sun Passengers who pay for a premium service like a hire car, Uber Black or limousine may also be given the right to use the lanes to reward them with quicker travel as they pay a premium rate. New categories will be drafted into legislation aimed at ... The longest Uber ride EVER!East Coast Radio all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reveal Uber said it protects you from spying. Security sources say otherwise Reveal For anyone who's snagged a ride with Uber, Ward Spangenberg has a warning: Your personal information is not safe. Internal Uber employees helped ex-boyfriends stalk their ex-girlfriends and searched for the trip information of celebrities such as ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TrustedReviews Uber bans its customers from having sex TrustedReviews Christmas party season is upon us, but that doesn't mean you can let your morals get a little bit looser than normal. If you were planning on getting a little bit frisky during a drunken Uber ride home, don't, it's just been banned by the smartphone ... If you do any of these things, you will get banned from UberEvening Standard Uber Drivers' Harsh Conditions Detailed in British Government ReportFortune Uber would like some of its users to please stop having sex in its carsChron.com Cosmopolitan UK -The Indian Express -Gamenguide -Uber all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET ​Uber goes 'Rogue One' with exclusive videos and X-Wings for hire CNET By "activating" the "experience" (that's right, we can use marketing speak), Uber says users will get access to exclusive "Rogue One" features, including never-before-seen videos. Even better for Star Wars fans, those boring cars on your map screen are ... Uber swaps car icons for Star Wars ships with Rogue One promoTechCrunch Uber teams with Disney to show Star Wars vehicles instead of cars for 'Rogue One' premiereVentureBeat Uber, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story bring the Force to your rideSlashGear Stuff -IGN India -Bustle -AVS Forum all 262 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Daily News Uber to air TV ad to sway N.Y. pols to expand service upstate New York Daily News Uber this week will unveil a million dollar ad campaign designed to ramp up pressure on state lawmakers to expand ridesharing services to upstate. The ads will run on cable and broadcast television statewide, including in New York City. They're a ... Uber to spend $1 million in ad campaign aimed at influencing New York lawmakers to expand ridesharing upstate ...BreakingNews.com all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber