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Quartz Uber drivers fired in New York can now appeal before a panel of their peers Quartz Uber has fought hard against the claim that its drivers are employees. But in most of the US, the company retains a very employer-like power—the right to unilaterally fire workers from the Uber platform. This being the new digital economy, of course ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AL.com How much do Uber drivers make in Alabama? AL.com Uber currently services Auburn, Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery and Tuscaloosa. While city-by-city data is not available, the site idrivewithuber.com can give us a pretty good idea. According to the site, the average Uber driver in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Want to improve your rider rating? Try Uber's new driver compliments feature Digital Trends Ever had a great Uber ride? One that really stood out from all the others? Perhaps the driver was super-friendly, or their choice of music hit all the right notes. Or maybe the car just smelled really nice. Whatever the reason, it's likely you gave the ... Uber adds another way to compliment drivers without actually tipping themThe Verge Banned Uber drivers can now appeal in New YorkBBC News Uber Wants To Make Drivers' Jobs Easier With 'Compliments'WIRED TechCrunch -International Business Times -CNET -Uber all 41 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Page Six Lars Ulrich takes on Uber in latest startup battle Page Six “I was convinced I could be the first customer that didn't have to submit my personal phone number,” Ulrich told Entertainment Weekly. But the plan backfired. “At the Burbank airport two years ago, I stood and waited for about an hour for my Uber to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Glendale man suspected of sexually assaulting Uber driver Los Angeles Times A Glendale man is in custody after he reportedly sexually assaulted an Uber driver early Saturday morning. Sevada Bandari, 30, was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery after reportedly assaulting a 23-year-old woman driving for the ride-share service. Uber Passenger Arrested After Sexually Assaulting Driver: Glendale PoliceKTLA Glendale man arrested, accused of groping Uber driver during rideLA Daily News Man Accused of Groping Studio City Uber DriverPatch.com all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

amNY Uber warns NYC airport travelers of fake driver scams amNY Typically, unlicensed drivers with home-printed Uber signs solicit travelers to hop in their cars, and occasionally ask for credit card information. Uber estimates that about 2,300 illegal solicitations occur each week at LaGuardia and JFK airports ... Uber wants to make sure you don't get scammed at the airportNew York Post Fee or tax? What are Uber and Lyft airport passengers paying in San Diego?The San Diego Union-Tribune Could your next cab, Uber, or Lyft be unsafe?WWLTV.com Shreveport Times -WTSP.com -The Ringer (blog) all 27 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Minnesota Public Radio News Rochester council deadlocks on vote to allow Uber Minnesota Public Radio News After an epic debate that lasted until 4 a.m. Tuesday, Rochester City Council members deadlocked on an ordinance that would've allowed ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in the city. Some observers say the ridesharing issue is a test ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post Uber policy change will allow non-violent ex-cons to take the wheel New York Post Non-violent convicts like prostitutes, thieves and fraudsters will be allowed to get behind the wheel of Uber cars in two more states under a new plan the company is rolling out. Uber wants to allow the former criminals to drive in Rhode Island and ... Uber to allow former prostitutes and non-violent criminals to become driversDaily Mail Uber to Allow Prostitutes, Other Non-Violent Offenders to DriveSanta monica Observed What is Uber?Dhaka Tribune Livemint all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Former Uber drivers can appeal bans in New York City Engadget If Uber kicks out a driver, that's usually all she wrote. They have to look for new work, even if the final offense was something beyond their control. In New York City, however, it's a different story. A newly instituted appeals process, the result of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber ordinance stalls on deadlock vote Post-Bulletin Toward the end of a more than nine hour meeting, Rochester City Council deadlocked on a 3-to-3 vote over allowing Uber to bring its alternative transportation service to the Med City. The late night discussion brought out comments from enthusiastic ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber drivers stage go-slow protest through central London The Guardian More than a hundred Uber drivers mounted a go-slow protest through central London on Tuesday to put pressure on the city's mayor, Sadiq Khan, to insist the US company guarantee the minimum wage. At least 100 Uber minicabs drove at walking pace ... Mincab drivers are staging an anti-Uber protest in WestminsterCity A.M. all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber launches in Bangladesh to continue its emerging market push TechCrunch With a global presence that already spans more than 450 cities worldwide, it isn't often that Uber expands into new countries, but today the U.S. ride-sharing giant drove into Bangladesh for the first time. The launch is capital city Dhaka is initially ... Taxi aggregator Uber launches in DhakaDaily News & Analysis Uber launches in Bangladesh capitalGlobal Times Uber taxi service hits Dhaka streetsThe Daily Star Telecompaper (subscription) -Bangladesh News 24 hours -MediaNama.com all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Townhall Uber Driver Mohamed Rafik Naji Accused of Times Square Terror Plot Townhall An Uber driver from Brooklyn has been accused of traveling to the Middle East to join ISIS and expressed support for a Nice-style attack with a garbage truck in Times Square, New York authorities said. Mohamed Rafik Naji, 37, faces charges of providing ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Developers Ditch Parking Spaces to Make Room for Uber Wall Street Journal Dear tenant: Your Uber is here. Landlords battling high land costs are turning to a new partner: ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. As urban real estate becomes ever-more expensive, some property developers are shrinking or killing their parking ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Ola, Uber's rival in India, launches an in-car entertainment platform for passengers TechCrunch Ola, Uber's main rival in India, has launched a connected car entertainment platform for its vehicles to make its trips more luxurious. Nobody wants to be stuck in a cab for a long and boring ride — and the rides can be long in India's traffic clogged ... This Indian Ride-Hailing Startup Is Trying to Chase Uber Away with a New FeatureFortune Ola unveils in-car entertainment for passengers to take on UberLivemint all 29 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune This Indian Ride-Hailing Startup Is Trying to Chase Uber Away with a New Feature Fortune Indian ride-services start-up Ola unveiled on Tuesday a new car entertainment platform that allows passengers to listen to the music of their choice, as it seeks to woo riders with gizmos in a bid to outmaneuver global giant Uber in a fast-growing market. Ola, Uber's rival in India, launches an in-car entertainment platform for passengersTechCrunch Ola unveils in-car entertainment for passengers to take on UberLivemint all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WIRED Banned Uber drivers can now appeal in New York BBC News Ride-sharing service Uber will for the first time offer drivers in New York who have been kicked off the service the chance to appeal - but there are strings attached. Uber deactivates its drivers for a multitude of reasons, most famously for having a ... Uber adds another way to compliment drivers without actually tipping themThe Verge Uber Wants To Make Drivers' Jobs Easier With 'Compliments'WIRED Uber compliments make your driver feel warm and fuzzyCNET TechCrunch -Engadget -International Business Times -Uber all 38 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post Uber wants to make sure you don't get scammed at the airport New York Post Passengers who arrive at the airports and use the Uber app will now be told to specifically check the make, model and license plate of the car that arrives to pick them up, as well as review the name of their driver and make sure the photo matches ... Could your next cab, Uber, or Lyft be unsafe?WWLTV.com Public safety committee discusses Uber ordinance - Shreveport TimesShreveport Times What Happens When Your Uber Driver Has to Take a LeakThe Ringer (blog) WTSP.com -Grand Junction Daily Sentinel -Cars.com News all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes What Asia's Healthcare Startups Should Learn From Uber Forbes A good example is Uber. In certain markets, Uber offers hires of bigger or luxury cars but not in all markets. However, Uber does develop a global brand name which is sufficiently good to attract consumers to patronize its platform across the world ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WWLTV.com Could your next cab, Uber, or Lyft be unsafe? WWLTV.com If you call for a taxi, Lyft, or Uber in this country, depending on the city you live in, you could have a greater than 1 in 3 chance of getting into a vehicle that has not had its federally-mandated safety recall work completed, according to a ... Public safety committee discusses Uber ordinanceShreveport Times Shreveport city leaders discuss whether to ride along with UberKTAL 15 hrs agoThe Ringer (blog) WTSP.com -Seeking Alpha -New York Post all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

News 10NBC NYS Exposed: Why isn't Uber available in Upstate? News 10NBC Ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft have been trying to break into New York, but have met resistance from state lawmakers. As millions of people who use the service every day will attest to, it's a convenient, less expensive alternative to ... Public safety committee discusses Uber ordinanceShreveport Times 10 hrs agoThe Ringer (blog) Uber: Ride Sharing Is Nothing NewSeeking Alpha Grand Junction Daily Sentinel -Cars.com News -Street Fight all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Shreveport Times Public safety committee discusses Uber ordinance Shreveport Times Shreveport city leaders met with police and residents Monday to discuss the possibility of ride-sharing service Uber coming to the city at the monthly Shreveport City Council public safety committee meeting. In the hour-long meeting led by council ... Brake for Bathroom BreaksThe Ringer (blog) Uber: Ride Sharing Is Nothing NewSeeking Alpha Uber driver concerned about fees at airportGrand Junction Daily Sentinel Street Fight -Cars.com News -Oregon Catalyst all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inverse Here's How Much Uber Drivers Make in Your City Inverse Uber drivers are a varied bunch. Accepting rides through the service doesn't require a lot of training — the greatest barrier to entry is the company's background checks — which means basically anyone with a vehicle can start driving for the service ... Here's How Much Uber Drivers Make, According To A New Uber ReportBuzzFeed News all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Did Uber drivers and passengers just lose the right to sue? CNET If you become involved in a situation with Uber that might warrant suing, you may have waived your right to sue in favor of arbitration, according to an update to Uber's terms and conditions. Uber updated its terms and conditions on Monday, adding in a ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber Forced out of China Heritage.org Earlier this week, ride-boking giant Uber sold its Chinese operations to China's ride-booking service Didi Chuxing. Didi will acquire all of Uber's China's operations. In only seven years, U.S.-based Uber has become an enormous commercial and global ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber