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Man robbed by women in SUV posing as Uber ride in French Quarter: NOPD NOLA.com In the second crime involving a fake Uber ride in the French Quarter this week, New Orleans police said a man was robbed of his cell phone and credit card after following a woman into what he believed was an SUV operating as an Uber in the 400 block of ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Christian Science Monitor Skip the sleigh and Uber home for the holidays Christian Science Monitor Uber can't help with your Aunt Bea or your passive-aggressive brother Buford, but it can make getting around slightly easier and cheaper this holiday season--if you meet a couple of basic requirements, of course. Recommended: Can you spot the fake car ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Albany Times Union Uber picks up support from black clergy Albany Times Union Earlier this year, a study reported drivers for Uber and Lyft discriminated against African-American passengers. According to the study, drivers in Boston canceled pickups for people with black-sounding names twice as often as for other passengers ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Taxi drivers in Chile call for regulation of Uber, Cabify Fox News Latino Santiago – Thousands of taxi drivers held protests in this capital and other Chilean cities on Friday to demand that authorities force ride-sharing apps Uber and Cabify to operate under the same regulations as cabs. "We need legislation that regulates ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Taxi drivers in Chile call for regulation of Uber, Cabify Fox News Santiago – Thousands of taxi drivers held protests in this capital and other Chilean cities on Friday to demand that authorities force ride-sharing apps Uber and Cabify to operate under the same regulations as cabs. "We need legislation that regulates ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Uber in landmark court battle on Tuesday to escape strict rules Reuters BRUSSELS Uber [UBER.UL] will seek to convince Europe's top court next week that it is a digital service, not a transport company, in a case that could determine whether app-based startups should be exempt from strict laws meant for regular companies. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber rival Grab's first CFO is leaving the company after just seven months TechCrunch Grab, Uber's archival in Southeast Asia, is losing its first CFO just seven months after her appointment, the company confirmed. Linda Hoglund joined Singapore-based Grab from video streaming company HOOQ in May, where she had also been CFO, but ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Phys.Org Bangladesh says Uber 'illegal', days after launch Phys.Org "Uber, the online-based taxi service, is being operated completely illegally," said BRTA director Mohammad Nurul Islam in the advertisement. There was no immediate comment from Uber, which launched its on-demand car ride services in Dhaka on Tuesday ... BRTA: Uber 'illegal' in BangladeshDhaka Tribune Uber Service: Question over BRTA stanceThe Daily Star Uber taxi services in Dhaka illegal: BRTABangladesh News 24 hours Prothom Alo (English) all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber Rival Ola Said to Be Seeking Funds at 40% Lower Value Bloomberg India's Ola is raising funds at a sharply reduced valuation of about $3 billion, a person with direct knowledge of the matter says, as the country's foremost ride-hailing service tries to amass capital to stave off a challenge from Uber Technologies ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk EU Commission accused of stalling controversial Uber court case amid fears it will boost far-right in French election Telegraph.co.uk EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has reportedly ordered a case pitting Uber against the French government to be stalled to avoid boosting the chances of the far-Right Front National in next spring's presidential elections. The Politico ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber drivers in Mexico City are recording air pollution CNBC Uber drivers' cars have been provided with a connected, smart air pollution sensor designed by Drayson Technologies. The CleanSpace Tag, as it's known, will enable Uber drivers to document air quality levels inside and outside of their vehicles. Data ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

FOX40 Uber Driver Under Investigation after Woman's 'Creepy' Ride FOX40 SACRAMENTO -- An Uber driver was removed from the platform and is now under a law enforcement investigation after a young woman from Sacramento reported that he made sexual advances toward her during a ride, took a detour from their route and ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Banned Uber drivers can now have their appeals heard in New York City Digital Trends As things currently stand, Uber drivers do not have much of a voice once they are “deactivated” from the service. Things are beginning to change, however, as Uber drivers can now appeal their suspensions, though there is plenty of fine print to read ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber eyes UberCommute expansion in India Mashable Uber plans to expand its UberCommute service across India, but the path it is hoping to travel is likely more complicated than it is anticipating. Early this year, Uber quietly began testing UberCommute in New Delhi and Bengaluru cities in India. The ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz More than half of all the Uber drivers in Africa work in Cairo Quartz Cairo is proving to be fertile ground for the ride-hailing giant, Uber. With the city's infamous traffic jams and inefficient transport systems—it's been called “one of the most stressful places” in the world—Uber has become an attractive proposition ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

POLITICO.eu Uber case on hold over Le Pen fears POLITICO.eu Uber is a symbol of globalization and a lightning rod for irate incumbent taxi companies, particularly in France. The National Front of Marine Le Pen, which pushes an anti-globalization and anti-EU agenda, is polling strongly ahead of May's ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber Mideast Rival Careem Said Near to $300 Million Fundraising Bloomberg Careem FZ, which competes with Uber Technologies Inc. in the Middle East, is close to raising about $300 million in its first round of funding, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The Dubai-based ride-hailing company plans additional ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch No, Ola's New In-Car Entertainment Won't Be A Game Changer Against Uber Forbes In a bid to up its ante against rival Uber, India's ride service startup Ola has unveiled Ola Play, a car entertainment platform which gives passengers control over music of their choice, allows them to watch movie trailers and browse fashion websites ... Ola, Uber's rival in India, launches an in-car entertainment platform for passengersTechCrunch This Indian Ride-Hailing Startup Is Trying to Chase Uber Away with a New FeatureFortune Ola hopes to outride Uber with new Play & break-even in 2-3 yrsEconomic Times all 87 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Seattle Times Seattle unveils rules for unionizing Uber, Lyft drivers The Seattle Times When the City Council passed the ordinance last December — giving independent-contractor drivers the right to opt for collective bargaining with taxi companies, for-hire vehicle companies and app-based dispatch companies such as Uber and Lyft — it ... Five tips for a quicker, cheaper Uber or Lyft on the night before ThanksgivingBaltimore Sun Uber and Lyft criticize new Seattle proposal to decide which drivers could vote to unionizeGeekWire Uber Drivers and Car Accidents | Auto Accident AttorneyJD Supra (press release) Seattle Weekly -Nasdaq all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ABC Action News Uber drivers gear up for profitable Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend ABC Action News Uber drivers are spending this holiday weekend chauffeuring customers to and from Tampa International Airport among other locations. This year marks the first busy holiday travel season Uber is considered legal in Hillsborough County. On the day before ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Resort city of Cancun rounds up dozens of Uber cars CNBC Officials in the Mexican resort of Cancun and nearby cities have rounded up scores of Uber cars and taken them to impound lots until drivers pay fines of about $2,800 apiece. The government of the Caribbean coast state of Quintana Roo says the ride ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Uber, Lyft Oppose Seattle's Draft Union Rules - WSJ Wall Street Journal Seattle on Wednesday issued proposed rules governing which app-based taxi drivers could vote to unionize, drawing rebukes from both Uber and Lyft. Seattle unveils rules for unionizing Uber, Lyft driversThe Seattle Times Five tips for a quicker, cheaper Uber or Lyft on the night before ...Baltimore Sun Uber and Lyft criticize new Seattle proposal to decide which drivers ...GeekWire JD Supra (press release) -Seattle Weekly all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WTAE Pittsburgh 'She was able to push him off:' Uber driver accused of indecent contact in Ross Township WTAE Pittsburgh "She was able to push him off, and he then continued with the ride and took her on her destination. She called 911 and reported this to us. We are currently investigating," Detective Brian Kohlhepp said. "We're working with Uber to try to get ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber expands into Bangladesh, adds 150 million potential customers Digital Trends Uber just took yet another step towards ubiquity. Earlier this week, the transportation titan announced its expansion into Bangladesh, adding to the ever-growing list of countries and cities in which Uber is available. “We are excited to announce that ... Police: Woman Fights Off Uber Driver's Sexual AdvancesCBS Local Woman accuses Uber driver of indecent contact in Ross TownshipWTAE Pittsburgh Police: Woman accosted during Uber ridePittsburgh Post-Gazette Tribune-Review -WPXI Pittsburgh -LancasterOnline all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Threatpost Uber Portal Leaked Names, Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, Unique Identifiers Threatpost A series of vulnerabilities in UberCENTRAL, a portal Uber started during the summer to help businesses facilitate rides for customers, could have leaked the names, phone numbers, email addresses, and unique ID of all Uber users. Kevin Roh, a student ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber