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SiliconBeat Uber Rolls Out Real-Time ID Check PYMNTS.com In every American market, Uber is uploading a new selfie security measure to ensure that drivers pick up the correct customer. The added enhancement is ultimately to prevent driver fraud so that you can count on your driver to indeed be the one whose ... Uber drivers get ready for their close-up with new selfie security featureSiliconBeat Uber using selfies as security measureAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Here's how selfies will keep you safe when hailing an Uber - AutoblogAutoblog (blog) WABE 90.1 FM -The Verge -Daily Mail -Uber all 95 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC An investor behind Justin Bieber and Uber reveals what makes a great entrepreneur CNBC The businesses of Justin Bieber and Uber may seem worlds apart — but entrepreneurs could learn a lot from either brand, according to one investor who has bet on both. Scott Manson is the chief operating officer of SB Projects, where he helps manage ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Yellow taxis have a new weapon in their war against Uber: gadgets The Verge Riding in a yellow taxi used to be a miserable experience, which helps explain why Uber and Lyft were able to swoop in and so thoroughly disrupt the industry. Fed up with unreliable and dirty taxi rides, passengers migrated en masse to ride-hail apps ... Uber's Self-Driving Car Passengers Were Signing Their Lives AwayGizmodo The State's Taxi Industry vs. Uber Battle Is Headed to Federal CourtBoston magazine (blog) Why self-driving Uber cars look so geekyThe Seattle Times The Guardian -MassLive.com all 37 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TIME Uber Gift Cards Are Now a Thing You Can Buy | TIME TIME Next time you're browsing though gift card options at your local store, you may see a new option alongside the dozens of offerings from Amazon, Home Goods ... Uber launches gift cards in 35K retail locations across the US ...TechCrunch Uber Now Selling Physical Gift Cards In StoresThe Consumerist Uber is now selling gift cards in actual stores - MashableMashable VentureBeat -Travel+Leisure -Ubergizmo all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Washington Post Is Uber the next big thing that goes kaput? This guy thinks so. Washington Post Steven Hill thinks Uber has shaken up the taxi industry — or Big Taxi, as Hill calls it – in a way that's been beneficial to many consumers. And that's about the nicest thing Hill has to say about the San Francisco-based ride-sharing company ... Can Taxis Compete With Uber? Overhaul Of D.C. Cabs On The WayWAMU 88.5 Taxi drivers protest as they await news of Uber injunction requestCBC.ca Taxi drivers back in court seeking injunction against UberMontreal Gazette Channel NewsAsia -TODAYonline -New Straits Times Online all 29 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET China's version of Uber makes big bet on bike sharing CNET Didi Chuxing, China's answer to the ridesharing service Uber, wants to find success on two wheels. The company announced today that it has invested "tens of millions of U.S. dollars" in a bicycle-sharing platform called ofo. Ofo began as a student ... Uber's Chinese Rival Didi Buys Into Bicycle-Sharing Startup Ofo ...Bloomberg The company that gobbled up Uber in China is now investing in bike-sharingQuartz all 20 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber follows Lyft into the gift-card game Mashable The ride-hailing company is now selling gift cards at Walmarts nationwide and plans to introduce them at CVS and Target. "Whether it's exploring a new city, a night out with friends, or simply a safe ride home, Uber is ready to help get the special ... Uber launches gift cards in 35K retail locations across the U.S.TechCrunch Uber launches gift cards in thousands of U.S. retail outlets, online purchase coming soonVentureBeat Uber Launches Gift Cards Ahead of the Holiday SeasonTravel+Leisure all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Total Croatia News Uber Services in Croatia Now Payable by Cash Total Croatia News Starting from Monday, users of Uber services in Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split and Zadar can choose to pay by cash or by credit card, reports Netokracija on September 26, 2016. The main advantage of Uber is transparency and ease of use. Rides can be ordered ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz The company that gobbled up Uber in China is now investing in bike-sharing Quartz Didi Chuxing, once a rival to Uber before it purchased the latter's China operation, has invested “tens of millions” of dollars into Ofo, a startup that lets consumers share bikes. The deal shows Didi's continued expansion of its services beyond mere ... Uber's Chinese Rival Didi Buys Into Bicycle-Sharing Startup OfoBloomberg China's version of Uber makes big bet on bike sharingCNET all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WPLN What A Murfreesboro Court Case Tells Us About Uber And Service Animals WPLN James Boehm, a Middle Tennessee State University graduate, said he had started choosing Uber for some trips across town with his guide dog, Shep, a German shepherd. While waiting for a pickup outside the veterinarian's office one afternoon, he said he ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Behind the scenes of Uber's blistering political attacks Recode Bradley Tusk never intended to become a startup consigliere. That changed when fellow Michael Bloomberg adviser Kevin Sheekey called Tusk, asking him to take a meeting with Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. "He says, 'Hey, there's a guy with a small ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Tech Portal Uber India's business development head Mahesh Bhalla quits, four months after joining The Tech Portal Uber India's head of business development, Mahesh Bhalla has called it quits at the Indian division of world's most valued tech startup. Coming up in a report from ET, This news comes after just four months of his joining the cab-hailing service ... Uber India's head of business development Mahesh Bhalla quits in just 4 monthsEconomic Times Uber India's head of business development Mahesh Bhalla quitsETBrandEquity.com all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber wants to help Australians catch the bus on time Mashable In its quest to make itself indispensable, Uber is keen to slide itself into your daily commute. On Monday, the company announced a partnership in Australia with the travel planning app TripGo, which lets users request an Uber ride to the closest ferry ... Uber proposes mobility services to assist older ridersDigital Trends How much can you really make as an Uber driver?1:33Herald Sun Uber enters new territoryCourier Mail iTWire -Gizmodo Australia all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Seacoastonline.com 'Uber Grandma' trial set for December Seacoastonline.com A new law now gives the state oversight of ride-sharing businesses, including Uber, which eliminated local oversight, excluding taxis. City Attorney Robert Sullivan said last year that the charges against Franz allege she breached the city ordinance ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber's Chinese Rival Didi Buys Into Bicycle-Sharing Startup Ofo Bloomberg Didi Chuxing, China's answer to Uber, already dominates car-hailing in the country. Now it's reverting to bicycles, once the nation's traditionally preferred mode of conveyance. Didi is investing tens of millions of dollars in ofo, a bikes-on-demand ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Seattle Times Why self-driving Uber cars look so geeky The Seattle Times On top of Uber's new driverless cars is an array of bulky sensors — cameras, radars, lidars — that eventually will be shrunk into a more discreet system that will replace Muhammad and thousands of other Uber drivers. Inside the cars is a computer ... Uber Begins Testing Self-Driving Cars In San FranciscoThe Inquisitr all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber proposes mobility services to assist older riders Digital Trends Uber wants to take aging Americans for a ride. Citing statistics from the American Public Transportation Association, which states that one in five older Americans aren't able to drive and half that number remain in their homes, Uber proposes ride ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBC4 Washington Uber driver's SUV stolen as he stopped to pick up passenger in DC WTOP WASHINGTON (AP) — Police say an Uber driver's SUV was stolen while he was trying to pick up a passenger in northeast Washington. WRC-TV reports that (http://bit.ly/2cuJDpg ) the Uber driver stopped to pick up a passenger shortly after 5 a.m. on Sunday. Police: Uber Driver's SUV Stolen During Passenger Pick-UpNBC4 Washington Uber driver victim in unarmed carjacking, police saidWUSA9.com all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TravelersToday Uber Scheduled Rides feature, now available in NYC TravelersToday NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Uber headquarters stands in Queens as hundreds of Uber drivers protest the company's recent fare cuts and went on strike in front of the car service's New York offices on February 1, 2016 in New York City. The drivers say ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New Europe Ethics über alles New Europe Kroes' Uber appointment is the real problem that the European Commission is faceing, not (just) the her involvement in the Bahamas offshore company, or the potential conflict of interests that could arise from allegedly having the son of a co-director ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber researching new vertical takeoff ride offering, says product head Jeff Holden CNBC In an onstage interview with me today at the Nantucket Conference, Uber products head Jeff Holden said the fast-growing ride sharing company was seriously looking at a new form of transportation to offer its customers: Short-haul flying in cities. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Autoblog (blog) Here's how selfies will keep you safe when hailing an Uber Autoblog (blog) Uber now requires that drivers periodically take a selfie that will then be compared to an image on file. The selfie requirement is part of Uber's Real-Time ID Check that utilizes Microsoft Cognitive Services to ensure riders know exactly who their ... Uber now requires drivers to take selfies for added securityThe Verge Uber's new selfie check helps make sure riders get the driver they're promisedTechCrunch Uber's newest security feature? Selfies that drivers must take before going onlineDigital Trends CNBC -Washington Post -Engadget -Uber all 75 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Times of India No surge pricing for government departments, PSUs: Ola, Uber Times of India NEW DELHI: Looking to save on huge taxi bills, government departments and PSUs are now turning to popular ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber for their transportation needs and have been promised service without any 'surge pricing'+ . Both Uber and Ola ... Now, Uber, Ola start services for government officersEconomic Times Ola, Uber In Trouble Again As NGOs File Suit Seeking Damages Close To 9000 CroreSwarajya all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Government departments, PSUs eye Ola, Uber ride sans 'surge' pricing Economic Times NEW DELHI: Looking to save on huge taxi bills, government departments and PSUs are now turning to popular ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber for their transportation needs and have been promised service without any 'surge pricing'. Both Uber and Ola ... Now, Uber, Ola start services for government officersThe Indian Express Uber has no licence to drive in KolkataTimes of India Ola, Uber In Trouble Again As NGOs File Suit Seeking Damages Close To 9000 CroreSwarajya all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Ubergizmo Uber Drivers In China Are 'Scaring' Passengers Out Of Their Money Ubergizmo uber-ghost-driver If you hire an Uber ride and cancel it, there will be a nominal fee that you'd have to pay to the driver for the inconvenience caused. This is normal, and obviously the idea is to make sure that customers are certain that they want ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber