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Business Insider UK Trump's pick for transportation secretary could be a big boost to Uber and Lyft Business Insider UK While much of Silicon Valley is reeling from the election results, companies that rely on the so-called "gig economy" like Uber and Lyft might be breathing a sigh of relief at President-elect Donald Trump's pick for transportation secretary. Trump has ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Trump's pick for transportation secretary could be a big boost to Uber and Lyft Business Insider While much of Silicon Valley is reeling from the election results, companies that rely on the so-called "gig economy" like Uber and Lyft might be breathing a sigh of relief at President-elect Donald Trump's pick for transportation secretary. Trump has ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Lyft joins Uber in offering upfront fares Engadget The cutthroat competition between Lyft and Uber sometimes has an upshot: rider-friendly features tend to spread quickly from one service to the other. And that's certainly true today. Lyft is matching Uber's upfront fares by introducing its own in-app ... Lyft now shows your fare before you ride, just like UberThe Verge Massachusetts adopts strict background check rules for Uber, Lyft driversCNBC Just like Uber, Lyft launches upfront faresTechCrunch Business Insider -HR Dive -The Seattle Times all 32 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drum Uber drivers off duty today as they strike for minimum wage pay The Drum Uber drivers are planning to take to the streets today as part of a broader protest calling for a $15 hourly minimum wage. "Hundreds" of drivers will protest alongside fast food workers, airport employees and home care aides for what is being billed as ... ​Uber drivers demand higher pay in nationwide protestCNET Uber Drivers, Other Workers Protest For $15 Minimum WageNPR Uber Drivers to Strike Across US CitiesNewsweek Forbes -WSYR -Reuters all 50 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Lyft now shows your fare before you ride, just like Uber The Verge It allows riders to see how much their ride will cost, with fees, taxes, tolls, and Prime Time (Lyft's version of Uber's surge pricing) charges rolled in. However, it's not exactly fixed pricing. Lyft notes that if riders change their destination en ... Uber and Lyft Will Soon Face Strict New Background Check Rules in This StateFortune Just like Uber, Lyft launches upfront faresTechCrunch Lyft joins Uber in offering upfront faresEngadget Business Insider -HR Dive -The Seattle Times all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Drum Uber to NY drivers: Stop advertising for Juno The Drum Uber is reportedly telling drivers in New York to stop displaying its rival Juno's homescreen in their cars during rides or they risk being deactivated by the ride-sharing platform. Juno is a relative newcomer to the New York market, and, after ... Uber is deactivating New York drivers for 'advertising' for rival JunoRecode Uber is running scared of Juno, a NYC competitor that's kicking its assBoing Boing all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Electrolux is testing Uber-like laundry machine sharing Engadget You can already get rides from strangers and rent their rooms, but what if you could use their washers and dryers? Electrolux thinks it's worth a shot. CEO Jonas Samuelson tells the Financial Times that the appliance giant is testing a "laundry Uber ... Electrolux gives 'Uber for laundry' idea a spinFinancial Times Your washing machine could make you money with 'Uber for laundry'The Memo 'Uber for laundry' pays you to wash strangers' clothesThe Times (subscription) all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Just like Uber, Lyft launches upfront fares TechCrunch Lyft is launching upfront fares so that passengers won't get any surprises once the ride ends. Although Lyft had previously offered fare estimates, you'll now be able to know exactly how much you'll have to pay. The feature was previously available for ... Lyft now shows your fare before you ride, just like UberThe Verge all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber defends 'efficient' ride-sharing business in Europe's highest court The Guardian Uber defended its business model in Europe's highest court on Tuesday, saying its service had made it easier for people to get around and cut pollution as it fights a case which could leave app-based startups facing tougher regulation. The ride-hailing ... Uber's identity is on trial in EuropeThe Verge Technology|Uber, Seeking to Expand, Defends Itself at Europe's Highest CourtNew York Times Europe's top court to decide what exactly Uber isCNBC Wall Street Journal -Financial Times -VICE News -Reuters all 91 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber's identity is on trial in Europe The Verge After years of protests, bans, and regulatory headaches, Uber is finally going to have its day in Europe's highest court. Today, the European Court of Justice is hearing a case that could determine the ride-hailing company's future across the EU. At ... European court takes up the question: what is Uber?Financial Times Uber's 'Not a Taxi Company' Defense on Trial in EUWall Street Journal Uber turns to Cuatrecasas for landmark EU regulatory caseLegal Week Forbes -New York Times -Bloomberg -Reuters all 80 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber introduces web-based car bookings for all of its users in India TechCrunch Uber has launched a web-based booking option for all of its customers in India. The U.S. firm first introduced 'Dial an Uber' — a web app located at dial.uber.com — in August in a handful of cities as a trial, and now it is available in the 29 cities ... Now anyone in India can book an Uber without downloading its appMashable Uber rolls out 'Dial an Uber' in 29 cities in India: Here's how to useThe Indian Express Uber Rolls Out Its 'Dial an Uber' Feature to 29 Cities in IndiaNDTV Economic Times -Firstpost -Business Standard all 22 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Massachusetts adopts strict background check rules for Uber, Lyft drivers CNBC Massachusetts next year will require ride service companies including Uber and Lyft to perform the strictest background checks in the United States on all of their drivers, according to a deal reached with the companies on Monday. The new rules would ... Uber is deactivating New York drivers for 'advertising' for rival JunoRecode Massachusetts Uber, Lyft screenings called toughest in USThe Denver Post Uber is making changes to eliminate the fear factor for driversBusiness Insider WBUR -Sentinel & Enterprise all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber and Lyft Will Soon Face Strict New Background Check Rules in This State Fortune Massachusetts next year will require ride service companies including Uber and Lyft to perform the strictest background checks in the United States on all of their drivers, according to a deal reached with the companies on Monday. The new rules would ... Uber is deactivating New York drivers for 'advertising' for rival JunoRecode Uber is making changes to eliminate the fear factor for driversBusiness Insider Massachusetts Uber, Lyft screenings called toughest in USThe Seattle Times WBUR -Sentinel & Enterprise all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Now anyone in India can book an Uber without downloading its app Mashable Uber is making it easier for more people in India to book cabs on its network. The Silicon Valley company announced today that its "Dial an Uber" feature, which lets people book a cab without downloading the app, is now available across all 29 cities ... Ola and Uber are pampering customers with new features but Indians only want discountsQuartz Uber rolls out 'Dial an Uber' in 29 cities in India: Here's how to useThe Indian Express Uber Rolls Out Its 'Dial an Uber' Feature to 29 Cities in IndiaNDTV Firstpost -Economic Times -Guiding Tech (blog) all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Ola and Uber are pampering customers with new features but Indians only want discounts Quartz After focussing on discounts and cash-back offers for several years, India's leading online cab aggregators, Ola and Uber, have in the last few weeks introduced new features to woo customers. Earlier this month, San Francisco-based Uber launched a new ... Uber, Ola services close to regulatory clearance in IndiaEconomic Times Uber the catalyst for sweet change in once stagnant cab industryCalgary Sun all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Uber, Ola services close to regulatory clearance in India Economic Times India, alongside China and the US, comprise the world's three largest markets for such startups as Uber and Ola pour hundreds of millions of dollars into the country with the backing of investors such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., SoftBank Group Corp ... Safaricom's Little Cab, a rival Uber in Kenya is launching in Nigeria ...Quartz Uber the catalyst for sweet change in once stagnant cab industryCalgary Sun all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes ​Uber drivers demand higher pay in nationwide protest CNET Dubbed the "Day of Disruption," drivers for the ride-hailing company in two dozen cities, including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco, will march at airports and in shopping areas carrying signs that read, "Your Uber Driver is Arriving ... Fare Deal? How The Hourly Earnings Of Uber And Taxi Drivers Measure Up [Infographic]Forbes Uber drivers join nationwide strike to demand $15 minimum wageVentureBeat Uber Drivers Joining Nationwide 'Fight for $15' Protests on TuesdayFortune CNNMoney -The Mercury News -SiliconBeat all 27 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Uber is deactivating New York drivers for 'advertising' for rival Juno Recode Since October, Uber drivers in New York have received texts or emails from the ride-hail company that say plainly: Stop advertising for other companies or you'll be deactivated. The other company Uber is referring to? Its newest New York City ... Massachusetts Uber, Lyft screenings called toughest in USThe Denver Post Uber is making changes to eliminate the fear factor for driversBusiness Insider Massachusetts adopts strict background check rules for Uber, Lyft driversReuters The Boston Globe -WBUR all 20 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber begins background collection of rider location data TechCrunch Imagine you're on your way to a therapy appointment in a downtown high-rise. You hail an Uber and enter a nearby coffee shop as your destination so you can grab a snack before the appointment. In the car, you scroll through Instagram and check your ... Uber makes India its base for South Asia forayEconomic Times Uber's big plans for India: Here's what will roll out next on the appThe Indian Express Uber has made India a hub as it scouts for markets in South AsiaBusinessinsider India The Daily Star all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Massachusetts adopts strict background check rules for Uber, Lyft drivers Reuters BOSTON Massachusetts next year will require ride service companies including Uber[UBER.UL] and Lyft to perform the strictest background checks in the United States on all of their drivers, according to a deal reached with the companies on Monday. Uber, Lyft drivers to face background checks sooner than expectedThe Boston Globe Massachusetts Uber, Lyft screenings called toughest in USThe Seattle Times Uber is making changes to eliminate the fear factor for driversBusiness Insider Boston Business Journal -WBUR all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBC.ca Uber plans to relaunch in Calgary by early December after city adopts new bylaw CBC.ca Uber says it expects to bring its ride-hailing service back to Calgary within weeks after city council approved bylaw changes Monday that make the city's licensing fee structure more favourable for the company. The changes were approved by an 11-4 vote ... Uber could return to Calgary as early as this weekCTV News New Uber-friendly fee structure approved by Calgary councillorsGlobalnews.ca Calgary passes Uber-enabling bylaw, releases 222 taxi platesMetroNews Canada Calgary Sun all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Massachusetts Uber, Lyft screenings called toughest in US The Seattle Times BOSTON (AP) — Drivers for ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will undergo what state officials call the most comprehensive background checks in the U.S. under agreements announced Monday by Gov. Charlie Baker's administration. The screenings will ... Uber is recommitting itself to putting drivers first - Business InsiderBusiness Insider Uber, Lyft drivers to face background checks sooner than expectedThe Boston Globe State-Approved Background Checks For Uber And Lyft Drivers To Start In JanuaryWBUR Boston Business Journal -wwlp.com all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Uber's self-driving car partner skirted state rules to get noticed Engadget Remember how Otto demonstrated a self-driving big rig truck without anyone in the cabin, making a great case for its eventual acquisition by Uber? It turns out that the company knowingly broke the rules, according to Backchannel... but also didn't have ... Monday Lunchtime Links: Inside Uber's Self-Driving Truck CompanySFist all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Electrolux developing washing machines that will enable ... Daily Mail The idea of an 'Uber for laundry' has been floated by the new chief executive of the Swedish company Electrolux, Jonas Samuelson, who is pushing the take-up ... Electrolux gives 'Uber for laundry' idea a spinFinancial Times Electrolux explores 'Uber for laundry' washing machine sharing idea ...This is Money Your washing machine could make you money with 'Uber for laundry'The Memo The Times (subscription) all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Kenya's Little Cab app is set to take on Uber in Uganda and Nigeria Quartz Little Cab, the ride-hailing app backed by telecoms operator Safaricom, is slowly giving Uber a run for its money in Kenya. Since its launch in July, it has signed up 1,600 active drivers, outnumbering Uber's just over 1,000 drivers since began ... Uber, Ola Services Said Close to Regulatory Clearance in IndiaBloomberg Kenya's Little Cab Plans To Take On Uber In Uganda And NigeriaAFKInsider all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber