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Forbes VW Is The Latest Carmaker To Jump Into Uber's Mobility Business Forbes The success of Uber and rival Lyft in popularizing on-demand ride services has sparked a revolution in recent years, hurting traditional taxi business and reducing the need for some commuters to purchase their own vehicles. The expected arrival of ... Volkswagen Takes Challenge To Uber, Lyft With New Berlin-Based CompanyWall Street Journal VW launches MOIA mobility service start-up to take on Uber | Auto ...AutoExpress VW Just Launched a New Division to Take On Uber-Style CompetitorsFortune Automotive News (subscription) (blog) -CarBuyer -Bloomberg all 42 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber driver takes Navi Mumbai girl 'for a ride' The Hindu A Navi Mumbai resident took to Facebook to narrate a disturbing experience she allegedly had with an Uber cab driver whom she hired last week. The post, shared by Sushmita Balasubramanian, describes her ride that she booked from Khar on Thursday, ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Hawks.com Hawks Intro New Gentleman Jack/Uber Pickup Zone For Ride-Sharing Fans Hawks.com ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks, Uber, and Gentleman Jack, have joined together to create the ultimate fan experience from courtside to curbside with a co-branded pick-up area for games and other events at Philips Arena. The designated area will serve as ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Rebel Freedom wins! Uber coming back to Calgary after long battle with city bureaucrats The Rebel Calgarians can finally start downloading the Uber app again because the ride share company could be coming back to the city by December 6th after a long battle with City Council over rules surrounding transportation network companies. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Time Out Chicago (blog) Get free Christmas gifts from Uber all week long Time Out Chicago (blog) Ready to get into the Christmas spirit? Uber is. Every day this week, Uber will be delivering free gifts during its "5 Days of Gifting," which means free stuff for you (or, if you're feeling selfless, a deserving a loved one). To participate, open the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Volkswagen Takes Challenge To Uber, Lyft With New Berlin-Based Company Wall Street Journal Volkswagen AG on Monday launched a new company to challenge Uber Technologies Inc. and other tech rivals, seeking to become a global force in the digital auto services that are threatening established car makers. The move marks the latest step by the ... VW Just Launched a New Division to Take On Uber-Style CompetitorsFortune VW launches MOIA mobility service start-up to take on Uber | Auto ...AutoExpress Volkswagen to take on UberCarBuyer Automotive News (subscription) (blog) -Forbes -Bloomberg all 43 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inquirer Uber will track your location even after you get out of the car Inquirer TWENTY FIRST CENTURY TAXI FIRM Uber is in trouble again, this time for a privacy oversight that is capturing its punters moves even after they have stumbled out of one its vehicles and into whatever place they were aiming themselves at. The Telegraph ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Volkswagen Takes on Uber—Again Wall Street Journal And the name is…MOIA. Volkswagen Group wants to take on Uber with a consonant-light brand designed to sound as un-German as possible. Never mind that Uber is a German word. The German automotive conglomerate unveiled what it is calling its “13th ... VW Just Launched a New Division to Take On Uber-Style CompetitorsFortune VW launches MOIA mobility service start-up to take on UberAutoExpress VW's Moia brand will challenge UberAutomotive News (subscription) (blog) MarketWatch -Bloomberg -Management Today all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber launches artificial intelligence lab BBC News Ride-sharing service Uber has acquired a New York-based artificial intelligence start-up which it hopes can speed up its progress in creating self-driving cars. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, will see Uber gain 15 specialist researchers who will ... Uber in Artificial-Intelligence Drive After Buying StartupWall Street Journal Uber Launches an AI LabMIT Technology Review Uber Bets on Artificial Intelligence With Acquisition and New LabNew York Times WIRED all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Here's How BMW Plans to Outpace Uber Fortune BMW will test autonomous vehicles in Munich next year as it seeks to keep up with ride-hailing firms like Uber, which have spent billions on pay-per-use personal transport. The German carmaker will have about 40 vehicles with self-driving functions in ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Uber is tracking your location even when rides are finished Telegraph.co.uk Uber has begun collecting passengers' location data even after journeys have finished, a move that has raised eyebrows among privacy-conscious users. An update to the app allows Uber to follow users' GPS signal while it is running in the background. Uber's latest update branded 'creepy' by usersITV News Uber can now track passengers' locations after they are dropped offDaily Mail Uber can now track your location even after you've been dropped off and app is closedThe Sun Digital Trends -Wired.co.uk -Refinery29 -Help | Uber all 58 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AutoExpress VW launches MOIA mobility service start-up to take on Uber AutoExpress Numerous carmakers have reacted to the Uber phenomenon of late, and now it is Volkswagen's turn to enter the fray. The German carmaker has launched a new standalone mobility service brand called 'MOIA' at this year's TechCrunch Disrupt London show, ... VW Just Launched a New Division to Take On Uber-Style CompetitorsFortune VW's Moia Brand Goes After Uber, Apple With Electric ShuttlesBloomberg VW is taking on Uber with its new company MoiaTechRadar all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Is it cheaper to own a car or to Uber in South Africa? Here is the answer BusinessTech New financial services start-up MyTreasury.co.za, says that it has crunched the numbers on whether it is cheaper to own a car or rely on taxi-app Uber to get you around on a daily basis. MyTreasury.co.za, which launched several months ago, enables ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Australian Financial Review Move over Uber, London Rides set to disrupt taxi industry The Australian Financial Review As if the embattled taxi industry didn't have it tough enough with Uber. A new hire car company is looking to take another slice out of the market for city road passengers by rolling out 200 London cabs on Sydney roads. London Rides has partnered with ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Think twice before picking Uber as a business model Financial Times Electrolux's new chief executive took a beating last week for his excitable comment that the white-goods company was testing the idea of “a laundry Uber, where people share their unused laundry time”. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times of India IIT-B graduate lands top offer from Uber Times of India Laddha was offered the job by Uber International which made the highest offer to students across some of the IITs during this year's placements that commenced on December 1. She is the only girl from the institute to land a US job, probably among the ... Meet Aditi Laddha from IIT-Bombay, who got a job offer from Uber International, the highest one across many IITsBusinessinsider India all 67 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Age Uber driver arrested over alleged sexual assault The Age An Uber spokesman said the company has been assisting Victoria Police with their enquiries. "There is no place for the type of behaviour described and our thoughts are with the woman and her family," he said. "We removed the driver's access to the ... Uber driver arrested over Melb sex assault9news.com.au all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Uber's NY executive to drivers: No more price cuts. Recode At a monthly meeting with The Independent Drivers Guild — a union-like organization that represents Uber drivers — Uber New York general manager Josh Mohrer told drivers that they shouldn't expect any more price cuts, Recode has confirmed. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber EATS coming to NZ in 2017 New Zealand Herald Say goodbye to midnight pizza orders, Uber EATS is coming to New Zealand. The food delivery app from shared ride service Uber will be coming to Auckland early 2017, after launching in the US and Australia in March this year. The app is designed to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Refinery29 The Only Way Pretty Little Liars Could Shock Us Would Be If Uber A Is A Liar Refinery29 There is one thing, of course: have Uber A revealed as one of the Liars. After all, isn't that the ultimate betrayal? Not only have the Liars seemed like a united front since day one, the audience firmly believes that we can trust them completely. Uber ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber EATS coming to NZ in 2017 New Zealand Herald Say goodbye to midnight pizza orders, Uber EATS is coming to New Zealand. The food delivery app from shared ride service Uber will be coming to Auckland early 2017, after launching in the US and Australia in March this year. The app is designed to ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBC2 News New Uber update prompts 'big brother' feeling among some users NBC2 News The popular ride-sharing app is now tracking users for five minutes after they've completed a ride – even when the app is not being used. Uber says the change will help improve driver workflow and safety. "I don't want to be tracked after my Uber drops ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider How Otto defied Nevada and scored a $680 million payout from Uber Business Insider Within just a couple of months, ride-sharing unicorn Uber had acquired the fledgling Otto in exchange for 1 percent of the company's stock (representing $680 million) and 20 percent of any future self-driving trucking profits — a payout that could ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider The top 9 most popular restaurants in San Francisco, according to Uber Business Insider There are a lot of "best of" restaurant lists to consider when it comes to picking a dinner spot in San Francisco, but Uber ignored all of the food critics when it put together its own. Instead, Uber judged San Francisco's most popular restaurants by ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mobile World Live EU to decide if Uber is app or transport firm Mobile World Live Judges at the European Union Court of Justice in Luxembourg are deliberating on whether Uber Technologies should be considered an app or a transport company, Bloomberg reported. The decision, which could be months away, will impact disputes the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber