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Variety Memo to Apple: Forget TV, Buy Uber Instead Variety Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the iPhone, but declining sales of the flagship product have many wondering what Apple's next big breakthrough product is going to be. Apple fans and media industry insiders alike have been ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NOLA.com Statewide law sought for ride-booking services Uber, Lyft NOLA.com Eager to see statewide legislation for ride-booking companies such as Uber and Lyft, a member of Louisiana's Public Service Commission has asked the Jefferson Parish Council to postpone its own push for local regulation. Commissioner Eric Skrmetta of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MyPalmBeachPost Feds issue rules on automated cars; Uber launches pilot program MyPalmBeachPost The federal government has released a set of long-awaited rules for self-driving vehicles. The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday said its four-part Federal Vehicle Automated Policy “sets a proactive approach” to ensure safety and innovation ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Where Is The Uber Of Fashion? Forbes This is because the shared economy concept, while perfect for services like transportation (Uber), hospitality (Airbnb) and chores (TaskRabbit), is not so easily applied to the product-dependent retail segment. In fact, the issue of inventory is not ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MobiHealthNews Uber, Lyft gear up to help get patients clinical trial sites MobiHealthNews If you were to make a list of companies you'd expect to see at a clinical trial-focused health technology conference like DPharm Disruptive Innovation US, you probably wouldn't include ridesharing companies Uber and Lyft. But they were both in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber touts itself as 'perfect' part-time job for L.A. college students Digital Trends Uber is recruiting college kids to be drivers. The ride share company is casting itself as the “perfect part-time solution” for college students, particularly in Los Angeles, according to a recent post on Uber's Newsroom blog. Describing Los Angeles as ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Self-driving Uber allegedly spotted on the streets of San Francisco CNET A dark gray Uber outfitted with self-driving technology (and a driver behind the wheel) made the morning commute of one San Franciscan a little more exciting on Tuesday as it cruised down the city's busy Market Street thoroughfare. The man, Drew ... Someone spotted a self-driving Uber in California — but the company can't legally test there yetBusiness Insider Demand for driverless cars could help Uber to breakeven or profitabilityMarketWatch PUC: Uber needs permit to charge for rides in driverless carsTimesonline.com BuzzFeed News all 59 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Washington Post This money-saving tool tells you when to take an Uber, Lyft or taxi Washington Post What's the fare breakdown of your Uber ride? How competitive are Uber's prices compared to Lyft's? And how much money will your driver pocket on the trip? A new website from the Boston-based makers of taxifarefinder.com claims to have the answers. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Someone spotted a self-driving Uber in California — but the company can't legally test there yet Business Insider A self-driving Uber was spotted in California Tuesday morning, but the company hasn't been cleared to test in the state yet. Drew Olanoff, senior vice president of Mercury Public Affairs, spotted the self-driving Uber making a left onto 1st Street from ... Demand for driverless cars could help Uber to breakeven or profitabilityMarketWatch PUC: Uber needs permit to charge for rides in driverless carsTimesonline.com Backseat Driving With The Head Of Uber's Autonomous Car TeamBuzzFeed News Pittsburgh Post-Gazette all 44 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Boston Herald Uber derided for surge price after Big Apple blast Boston Herald Ride-hailing company Uber took some heat for hiked fare prices following the bombing that rocked New York City's Chelsea neighborhood on Saturday night and injured 29 people. Uber Technologies Inc., in a tweet at 9:46 p.m., said its so-called “surge ... Uber's response to the Chelsea bombing says a lot about UberQuartz Uber Car, Sprayed With Shrapnel in New York Blast, Is Dissected by ...New York Times Uber Surge Pricing On Then Off After Chelsea Bombing | Digital ...Digital Trends New York Daily News -New York Post all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Freakonomics' Steven Levitt On How Inefficient Uber Really Is Forbes This is a fascinating little paper from Steven Levitt (et al of course) of Freakonomics fame. For it gives us the information we need to conclude that Uber is actually a markedly inefficient firm. Inefficient from the point of view of the company, its ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Grab raises $750 million to take on Uber in Southeast Asia Reuters Since leaving China in August, Uber is even more focused on Southeast Asia, doubling down on resources, staffing and technology deployed there, a source familiar with Uber's plans has said. Specifically, the company is refocusing more than 150 ... Grab, Uber's Rival In Southeast Asia, Raises $750 MillionForbes Uber rival Grab raises $750M led by SoftBank at a $3B valuationTechCrunch Southeast Asian Uber competitor Grab raises $750 million in fundingMarketWatch Fortune -CNBC -VentureBeat all 40 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber rival Grab raises $750 million in new funding round CNBC Last month, rivals Uber sold its China business to domestic competitor Didi Chuxing, with some suggesting the company was better off focusing on other potential markets such as India. Didi Chuxing previously invested in Grab last August in a funding ... Grab raises $750 million to take on Uber in Southeast AsiaReuters Uber rival Grab raises $750M led by SoftBank at a $3B valuationTechCrunch Southeast Asia's Grab raised $750 million in its largest round to dateRecode SiliconANGLE (blog) -Bloomberg -MarketWatch all 87 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Uber rival Grab raises $750M led by SoftBank at a $3B valuation TechCrunch Grab, the largest company rivaling Uber in Southeast Asia, has confirmed that it has raised $750 million in fresh capital. This is the company's Series F round, and it was led by existing investor SoftBank with participation from undisclosed existing ... Grab, Uber's Rival In Southeast Asia, Raises $750 MillionForbes Southeast Asian Uber competitor Grab raises $750 million in fundingMarketWatch Uber's Biggest Rival in Southeast Asia Rounds Up Another $750 MillionFortune CNBC all 26 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BurlingtonFreePress.com Burlington to inspect Uber drivers BurlingtonFreePress.com Burlington will start to audit a sample of Uber drivers as part of a new agreement with the Silicon Valley ride-hailing company. Twice a year, 25 Uber drivers who have given at least one ride in Burlington in the prior month will be subjected to a ... Burlington reaches agreement to randomly audit Uber driversWCAX all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox 59 Undercover investigation finds Lyft, Uber, limo drivers accepting passengers illegally The Denver Post The Colorado Public Utilities Commission warned consumers Monday against hailing rides off the street from Uber, Lyft, and luxury limousine services. “Not only is it illegal, it is a safety issue for consumers,” Doug Dean, director of the PUC, said in ... Woman says she was robbed, dragged by man claiming to be Uber driverFox 59 all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Uber's response to the Chelsea bombing says a lot about Uber Quartz As New York City scrambled to respond to an explosion in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood on a Saturday night, so did Uber. It took a little more than an hour for Uber to announce it had suspended surge pricing in the area that evening. Surge pricing ... Uber instituted (then rescinded) surge pricing after Chelsea bombingDigital Trends Uber's “heartless” New York price surge actually shows the vital importance of market forcesCity A.M. all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

11alive.com Atlanta City Council passes Uber, Lyft airport ordinance 11alive.com The ordinance, which passed through the council's transportation committee last week, would allow such as Uber and Lyft to legally service Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Right now, many Uber and Lyft drivers park in the airport's ... Atlanta OKs Plan to Allow Uber, Other Services at AirportABC News Atlanta City Council to votes to legalize, regulate Uber airport pickupsAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Atlanta clears way for Uber and Lyft to operate at airportFOX 5 Atlanta WSB Atlanta -WTOC all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes How Uber Won in Montreal Forbes Last May Uber faced a certain death in Quebec with the introduction of Bill 100 by the provincial government of Premier Philippe Couillard. If passed, the bill would have treated ridesharing platforms such as Uber in the same manner as the Montreal ... Black cabs must face up to reality - it's all Uber nowTelegraph.co.uk Uber: London cabbies refuse to pay city fees in Uber protestLondon Free Press Business am: Court asked to nix Uber deal, Air Miles under fire for program changesMontreal Gazette Management Today all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber plans to open office in Detroit CNBC Uber's vice president of global vehicle programs, Sherif Marakby, announced the facility at an engineering conference Monday in suburban Detroit. The office will help Uber collaborate with automakers and suppliers based in the area. The San ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber is coming to Detroit, possibly to test its self-driving cars The Verge Uber is planning on opening a new facility in Detroit, aka Motor City, which appears to be geared toward growing the ride-hail company's self-driving car efforts. The news of the new engineering space comes a few days after Uber rolled out its ... California's Uber to open tech center in DetroitUSA TODAY Uber plans Detroit facility so it can collaborate with automakersEngadget Uber to Open Facility in Detroit Area - WSJWall Street Journal Fortune -MarketWatch -TechCrunch -Automotive News all 55 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Video of rapper booted from Uber ride for smoking weed lights up internet CNET Terry Brown, a self-described "60-year-old rapper with a bad knee," had a recent Uber ride unceremoniously cut short when he lit up what he claimed was his medical marijuana in the back seat. Brown, aka " Unc Imo," captured the whole (expletive-laden, ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY California's Uber to open tech center in Detroit USA TODAY Ride-hailing service Uber may be anchored in California's Silicon Valley, but it's the latest auto-related firm to say it will make sure to have a presence in the Motor City. Uber will open a new research center in metro Detroit by the end of this year ... Uber is coming to Detroit, possibly to test its self-driving carsThe Verge Uber plans Detroit facility so it can collaborate with automakersEngadget Uber to Open Facility in Detroit AreaWall Street Journal Fortune -TechCrunch -Business Insider -Automotive News all 52 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Detroit Free Press Uber to open Michigan center for R&D Detroit Free Press Uber will open a new research center in metro Detroit by the end of this year to accommodate increased work with auto suppliers and other technology companies involved in autonomous vehicle development. Sherif Marakby, Uber vice president for global ... Uber will open a new facility in DetroitTechCrunch Uber to open facility in metro DetroitThe Detroit News Uber to Open Facility in Detroit AreaWall Street Journal Automotive News (subscription) (blog) -MLive.com -Ubergizmo all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Uber to Open Facility in Detroit Area Wall Street Journal Uber Technologies Inc. is close to opening a facility in the Detroit area to boost collaboration with conventional car companies, a top executive said at a conference Monday. Sherif Marakby, recently hired by the ride-sharing giant to run global ... Uber will open a new facility in DetroitTechCrunch Uber to open Michigan center for R&DDetroit Free Press Here's Where Uber Plans to Open a New Facility SoonFortune The Detroit News -Automotive News (subscription) (blog) -MLive.com all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber