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Springfield News-Leader Why Uber will be good for Springfield: A business perspective Springfield News-Leader Last Monday, Springfield City Council unanimously passed the ride-sharing ordinance we have colloquially referred to as the “Uber bill.” If you don't travel outside the area much, you may not have had the opportunity to experience using a ride-sharing ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber UK verdict highlights super-exploitation through “self-employment” World Socialist Web Site A UK employment tribunal has ruled that Uber––the £50 billion [$US62 billion] app-based taxi service company––can no longer treat its drivers as self-employed and should pay them the national living wage of £7.20. This opens Uber to claims from its ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Uber, Peduto encourage local officials to embrace ... Pittsburgh Post-Gazette As it seeks to transform the way people move around cities and towns, Uber had the ear of perhaps its largest audience of local officials on Friday. And the San Francisco-based ride-hailing company had one of its biggest supporters, Pittsburgh Mayor ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Data Startup Liquidaty Takes Uber Ride That Lands $50K Prize In Competition For Female Tech Founders Forbes As soon as the Uber driver closed the car door, Lisa Wong started pitching. She had seven minutes to tell the investor in the seat beside her about her data analytics startup, Liquidaty. The investor asked some questions and offered some feedback for ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Christian Science Monitor American Express, Uber offer free holiday rides from 11 airports Christian Science Monitor American Express and Uber will get you — and pick up the tab. Through the end of December, AmEx cardholders can get two free ride credits, worth up to $65 each, for Uber rides from 11 major airports. That could add up to savings of $130 for the holidays. American Express Card Holders Get Free Uber Rides From the Airport in DecemberLifehacker Australia Uber is giving away free rides from the airport for the holidaysMashable Uber holiday deal offers free rides from the airport | Digital TrendsDigital Trends Condé Nast Traveler -KCRA Sacramento -KARE all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KSDK.com Uber delivering kittens on Friday KSDK.com Open your Uber app and select the 'KITTENS' option on the bottom of your screen. Request! If matched, your colleagues at work will have 15 minutes of snuggle time; Make sure you have an enclosed place purrrfect for playtime. Just make sure no one in ... Uber-Cute Kittens Coming to an Office Near You!CBS Local all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Houston Chronicle More people taking Uber to Washington Avenue entertainment rather than plugging parking meters Houston Chronicle For efforts to improve Washington Avenue via a once-controversial parking district, Inman's choice - made by many others out for dinner or drinks on the avenue - is reducing revenues to local coffers even as it lines the pockets of cabbies and Uber's ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber appeals to Tsai to let public decide its fate Taipei Times An Uber Technologies Inc executive on Thursday published an open letter on the company's Web site, calling on President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) to convene a public hearing and let Taiwanese decide the fate of the ride-hailing app. Uber Asia-Pacific ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Danish Uber Driver Fined for Lacking Taxi Permits Fortune An Uber driver in Denmark was convicted on appeal of violating taxi laws on Wednesday and fined 6,000 Danish crowns ($855.10), the latest blow to the ride-hailing app that has stirred protest and legal action worldwide. Traditional, professional taxi ... Uber illegal in Denmark after previous ruling is upheld by high courtMetro Danish high court declares Uber an illegal serviceThe Local Denmark all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Danish high court convicts, fines Uber driver for lacking taxi permits Reuters The Danish Uber driver, a male student, was found guilty of failing to meet legal requirements for driving a taxi, the High Court of Eastern Denmark ruled, upholding a conviction issued in July by the Copenhagen City Court. The High Court said he ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Uber says Taiwan's steps against it hurting citizens Reuters Uber operates in Taiwan as an internet-based technology platform rather than as a transportation company, which Taiwanese authorities have said is a mis-representation of its service and ordered it to pay back taxes. However, Uber has said it complies ... Uber Is Getting An Upper Hand In Hostile But Pivotal TaiwanForbes Uber protests legal battle in Taiwan, as government ponders app removalChristian Science Monitor Taiwan asks Apple and Google to ditch Uber's appCNET The Next Web -Mobile World Live -Economic Times all 56 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Why Uber Can Defiantly Flout The Law In Taiwan Forbes Taiwan has never been a friend of Uber. Since the global ride-hailing service started signing up drivers on the Asian island of 23 million people three years ago, conventional taxi operators started protesting and found an ear in government ... Uber says Taiwan's steps against it hurting citizensReuters Taiwan asks Apple and Google to ditch Uber's appCNET all 60 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KXAN.com Uber proposes optional fingerprinting structure to Austin city leaders KXAN.com AUSTIN (KXAN) — Uber says they could be operating in Austin again either right before the legislative session reconvenes in January, or right after the sessions ends. The company left Austin in May over objections to the city's fingerprinting requirement. Uber wants to come back to AustinAustin Monitor What Uber's Compromise in Houston Means for AustinAustin Inno all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Springfield News-Leader With fanfare, Uber begins operating in Springfield Springfield News-Leader Mayor Pro Tem Ken McClure — whom Mayor Robert Stephens and others credited with a key role in shepherding the so-called “Uber bill” through council — said the new ordinance was a “model” that other Missouri municipalities, and the state legislature, ... Uber opens for business in SpringfieldKSPR KY3 compares Uber ride to traditional cab rideKY3 Uber Rolls Out in SpringfieldOzarksFirst.com The Daily Progress -KTTS all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber and Houston Make Temporary Peace as Super Bowl Approaches Fortune Uber has temporarily agreed to have its drivers in Houston fingerprinted, marking a limited truce in a tussle that threatened to sideline the ride hailing service during the city's upcoming Super Bowl celebration in February. Houston had enacted rules ... Maryland Public Service Commission could decide future of Uber and Lyft in the stateWashington Post Uber threatens to pull out of MarylandWUSA9.com Uber wants to return to Austin, spokesman saysTexas Tribune FOX 5 DC -KXAN.com -FOX 7 Austin all 67 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Uber uses trip data to recommend popular restaurants - Engadget Engadget As you might expect, a lot of Uber riders use the service to get to and from restaurants and bars. Thanks to its customer base, the ride-sharing company has a l... Uber made a restaurant guide based on riders' trip data - The VergeThe Verge Uber's new restaurant guide uses trip data to tell you where to eat ...TechCrunch Uber Launches a Data-Driven Restaurant Guide | Food & WineFood & Wine (blog) Boston magazine (blog) -Uber all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Newport man pleads guilty to hitting Uber driver in attack recorded on video Los Angeles Times A Newport Beach man was sentenced Thursday to 60 days in Orange County Jail for striking an Uber driver last year in an altercation recorded on the driver's dashboard camera and posted online. Benjamin Golden, 33, pleaded guilty Thursday in Orange ... Attack on Uber driver: Fired Taco Bell exec…The Mercury News Ex-Taco Bell Exec Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail in Attack on Uber DriverNBC Southern California Passenger caught on video slapping Uber driver pleads guilty, gets 60 days in jailOCRegister LAist all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Why this GOP senator also drives for Uber CNBC If you request an Uber in Lincoln, Nebraska, you might just get picked up Republican Senator Ben Sasse. A few Uber passengers took to Twitter after the initial surprise of seeing that their driver was a member of Congress. The senator, who made ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber made a restaurant guide based on riders' trip data The Verge Instead of relying on user-submitted reviews like on Yelp or one critic's assessment from The New York Times, Uber is hoping to use its rider data to determine each city's most popular restaurants, reports TechCrunch. To create its Best Of lists, Uber ... Uber's new restaurant guide uses trip data to tell you where to eatTechCrunch Uber Launches a Data-Driven Restaurant GuideFood & Wine (blog) all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Hartford Courant Uber Says It Will Begin To Accept Drivers In Connecticut With Minor Criminal Records Hartford Courant Uber's change in policy, which goes into effect early next year, will allow people with convictions for nonviolent misdemeanor offenses such as passing a bad check, resisting arrest, petty theft, prostitution, harassment and causing minor property ... Uber Connecticut to allow non-violent convicts to apply to be a driverFOX 61 all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Christian Science Monitor Uber protests legal battle in Taiwan, as government ponders app removal Christian Science Monitor Taiwan plans to ask Apple and Google to remove the ride sharing app from the nation's app stores in an attempt to curb the company's influence on the island, Reuters reports, the latest development in Uber's continuing legal troubles around the world. Taiwan to ask for removal of Uber apps from Apple, Google app storesReuters Taiwan asks Apple and Google to ditch Uber's appCNET Taiwan to ask Apple, Google to pull Uber appsMobile World Live KSPR -The Next Web -Economic Times all 41 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WTAE Pittsburgh Uber gives free airport rides starting now WTAE Pittsburgh That's $130 dollars you can put towards your trip or keep in your pocket. Getting the deal is simple. Just link your American Express credit card to the Uber App and enter the code "amexairport" in the promotions tab of the Uber App to be automatically ... Uber is offering rides from the airport for the princely sum of nothingDigital Trends Uber is giving away free rides from the airport for the holidaysMashable Flying for the Holidays? Your Amex Could Get You a Free Uber...Palm Beach Post Bankrate.com all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Buffalo News Buffalo without Uber? Some visitors think that's 'prehistoric' Buffalo News "They thought we were prehistoric because we didn't have Uber," said Gilbert, who is also vice president of administration for Pegula Sports & Entertainment's Buffalo Sabres. "We've got people in that building almost every week. It's laughable that we ... Cuomo: If You Want Uber in New York, Call State LawmakersSpectrum News After using Uber for the first time, I now know what we're missing.Buffalo Rising Uber, Cuomo relaunch ride-sharing pushWGRZ.com NEWS10 ABC -News 10NBC -The Times Telegram all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Observer Uber Nods to Lagana and Singleton During League Observer In Atlantic City, a message pops up when the app is opened claiming that, due to the work of Lagana and Singleton, “Uber is one step closer to a permanent home in New Jersey…” The message references the bill that the two sponsored in the assembly ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Springfield News-Leader Uber to launch in Springfield at noon, says driver Springfield News-Leader Ride-sharing service Uber plans to launch in Springfield Thursday at noon, one of its local drivers confirmed to the News-Leader. "That is correct," said Tony Brown, an assistant prosecuting attorney for Taney County who lives in Ozark. He said ... KY3 compares Uber ride to traditional cab rideKY3 Uber Rolls Out in SpringfieldOzarksFirst.com Uber opens for business in SpringfieldKSPR The Daily Progress -KTTS -The Missouri Times all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber