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MarketWatch Uber drivers won't accept autonomous cars without a fight MarketWatch Uber announced Wednesday that it had begun a pilot program of self-driving cars in Pittsburgh for select passengers. Right now, the driverless cars come with a human engineer who intervenes when necessary, but drivers fear a future in which they will ... Uber starts self-driving car pickups in PittsburghTechCrunch Uber's self-driving fleet in Pittsburgh goes liveReadWrite Pittsburgh residents get ready for driverless Uber carsLos Angeles Times Recode -Tech Times -Uber all 479 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Uber brings self-driving cars to public USA TODAY Uber brings self-driving cars to public. Pittsburgh is the first US city where you can hail a self-driving taxi. Ride-sharing company Uber launched its public pilot on Wednesday, which gives some users free rides in its self-driving car prototypes ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Criminals in South Africa are using Uber to rob and rape passengers Quartz A spate of violent attacks on passengers is adding to Uber's woes in South Africa. In two separate incidents last week, men driving Uber cars attacked passengers of the ride-hailing service, police told Quartz on Sept. 15. Police believe the same ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Hill House panel backs bill letting fed workers use transit benefits on Uber The Hill The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee swiftly advanced legislation Thursday that would allow federal employees to temporarily use their transit benefits on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft and bike-rental programs like Capital ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox 2 Detroit Detroit Lions partner with ride-hailing service Uber Fox 2 Detroit DETROIT (WJBK) - The Detroit Lions and Uber are offering a special pickup and drop-off point near Ford Field for those using the ride-hailing service for the team's home games. The exclusive pickup and drop-off point will be along the northbound E ... Detroit Lions partnering with UberThe Detroit News Detroit Lions, Uber to set up pickup and drop-off stations for 2016 NFL seasonMLive.com Lions announce new partnership with UberWSYM-TV all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The News Journal Uber launches carpool service in Delaware today The News Journal After changing how Delaware residents pay for rides, Uber is now hoping to revolutionize how workers in the First State get to the office. The nation's preeminent ride-hailing service is giving the old-fashioned carpool a makeover by launching UberPool ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Minneapolis Star Tribune Charge: Girl abducted by ill-intentioned Uber driver outwits him with her cellphone Minneapolis Star Tribune A teenage girl outwitted an ill-intentioned Uber driver thanks to her text messages from his car and a cellphone photo that alerted West St. Paul police to her peril. The officer arrived in time to thwart a likely rape by a man with a "large amount" of ... Twin Cities Teen's Quick Thinking Thwarts Uber Driver's KidnappingCBS Local Charges: Uber Driver Brought Mpls. Woman to His Apartment Against Her WillKSTP.com Uber driver accused of taking girl to West St….TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press KMSP-TV -Daily Mail -International Business Times all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Twin Cities Teen's Quick Thinking Thwarts Uber Driver's Kidnapping CBS Local MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Twin Cities Uber driver is charged with trying to kidnap a young woman he picked up on the job. Dahir Aden, 50, is charged with a felony count of false imprisonment after he refused to drive a teenage girl home and instead took ... Uber driver accused of taking girl to West St….TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Charges: Uber driver takes passenger to apartment for sexKMSP-TV all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NOLA.com Gretna legalizes Uber, Lyft service in city with new regulations NOLA.com Ride-booking companies Uber and Lyft will now operate under regulations in Gretna after city council unanimously voted in favor of an ordinance that requires background checks for drivers and an annual permit fee from the companies. The council adopted ... Uber, Lyft run afoul of city rules more often than taxisOregonLive.com Uber and Lyft battle to attract new driversMarketplace.org Why Uber's Newest Competitor Is A Game-Changer For WomenRefinery29 all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode As Uber's robot cars hit the streets in Pittsburgh, the fears of its human drivers become a reality Recode It turns out, with all apologies to Philip K. , robot cars have no need to dream of electric sheep and can drive all night long. And this sci-fi-to-reality moment that many Uber drivers have feared was coming is now here: The ride-hailing ... Pittsburgh residents get ready for driverless Uber carsLos Angeles Times Behind the wheel of Uber's new self-driving car, which hits the road ...The Verge How Uber is helping steer the future of self-driving carsPBS NewsHour ABC News -Fox News -New York Times -Uber News all 301 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber's Scheduled Rides feature launches Down Under. Mashable That's important because, according to an Uber spokesperson, scheduled rides are not registered with drivers days in advance. Rather, the company is holding the request and then dispatching it just as if you requested an UberX in the normal fashion. Uber scheduled pickups have launched in AustraliaBusiness Insider Australia You Can Now Pre-Book Your Uber RidesHuffington Post Australia You Can Now Schedule An Uber Ride Up To A Month In AdvanceGizmodo Australia The Australian all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

11alive.com Uber, Lyft airport motion headed to full Atlanta City Council 11alive.com ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Transportation Committee passed a proposal Wednesday that would allow rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft to legally service Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Mayor Reed's office has proposed to legalize and ... Live now: Regulators relent on some Uber, Lyft rules, but stick by fingerprint requirementTampabay.com Report slams Uber and Lyft's claim to benefit the communityCurbed Uber vote cancelled at PTCTampa Bay Business Journal WFLA -Money Magazine -WABE 90.1 FM all 51 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WGRZ.com Ontario gets Uber, WNY still waiting WGRZ.com NIAGARA FALLS, U.S. – So close, yet so far. UBER can now legally operate in parts of Ontario. That means Niagara Falls, Canada is just one of a handful of Niagara Region cities that now has Uber while Niagara Falls, New York still does not. "How ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Vogue.com The Latest Status Symbol? A Five-Star Uber Rider Rating Vogue.com It's like the modern-day “You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours”: Before stepping out of an Uber driver's trusty Toyota Sienna or Honda Accord, an Uber-obsessed friend in Washington, D.C., attempts to strike a deal with the driver. His pitch: “I'll ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY If you've ever hated your Uber driver, this one's for you USA TODAY Uber is great. Except when it's not. Like, during surge pricing, when you realize you've been picked up by a dude who got his license literally yesterday and has no clue how to get anywhere. But here's a reason to take pity on your Uber driver: In the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Marketplace.org Uber and Lyft battle to attract new drivers Marketplace.org In Los Angeles, Campbell notes that Uber is offering $700 double-sided bonus for new drivers and the person who refers them. Elsewhere in Seattle, Lyft is offering $1500. But don't let that fool you, he says, most drivers are still making between $10 ... Gretna legalizes Uber, Lyft service in city with new regulationsNOLA.com Uber, Lyft run afoul of city rules more often than taxisOregonLive.com Why Uber's Newest Competitor Is A Game-Changer For WomenRefinery29 East Bay Times all 24 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Croissant Wants To Be The Uber For Coworking Spaces Forbes Coworking spaces are beloved by freelance workers and startups as they're a great place to get a team together without huge overheads, and they have a large number of office resources on hand. With 3.7 million people working remotely, some of the time, ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge You can now ask Siri and Apple Maps to hail you an Uber The Verge 5:01 PM You can now ask Siri and Apple Maps to hail you an Uber; 4:14 PM Oculus is adding achievements for Rift and Gear VR games; 3:10 PM Redirecting sunlight into your basement studio really spruces the place up; 2:40 PM The iPhone 7 Plus vs. the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KMSP-TV Charges: Uber driver takes passenger to apartment for sex KMSP-TV WEST SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) - An Uber driver is being charged with false imprisonment after for attempting to take a minor back to his apartment in West St. Paul, Minn. against her will to have sex with him. According to the criminal complaint, on Aug. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PYMNTS.com Uber Of X: Get20 PYMNTS.com That's where Get20 fills a need, and it is this week's “Uber of X.” Get20 is the Uber of Law. Get20, currently based out of Chicago's 1871, pairs those with legal questions with those with legal answers — namely, lawyers. Once on the site, you type in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Curbed Report by taxi industry group slams Uber and Lyft's claim to benefit the community Curbed Titled “The Expanding Transportation Network Company (TNC) Equity Gap: Adverse Impacts on Passengers with Disabilities, Underserved Communities, the Environment & the On-Demand Workforce,” says that Uber and Lyft aren't living up to their rhetoric ... Uber, Lyft leaving many Philly cabbies in the dustNewsworks.org all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Claim: Berserk Uber driver 'freaks out,' ditches riders in 'middle of nowhere' KOMO News "There was four of us, two couples and we got in the van and the f-bombs started flyin'," Jeff said, "and he was complaining about Uber. They're gonna take 25 percent and then he pulled over on the side of the road and said, 'We're gonna cancel our ride. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Austin American-Statesman Poll: 54% of Texans say Uber, Lyft should be regulated like taxis Austin American-Statesman In June, 56 percent of Austin voters rejected a ballot question supported by Uber and Lyft that would have allowed the companies to get special treatment on some rules. With a 3.1 percent margin of error, the Lyceum results indicate the state as a ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Jalopnik Starting Today You Can Get An Uber That (Mostly) Drives Itself Jalopnik The cars do drive themselves, but during Reuters' ride-along, the Uber driver in the front seat took control, according to company protocol, to allow pedestrians to cross the street, maneuver through a construction zone and make a left turn across ... Uber's autonomous cabs, Porsche's 'Dieselgate' suits and moreNew York Daily News all 20 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Tampabay.com Live now: Regulators relent on some Uber, Lyft rules, but stick by fingerprint requirement Tampabay.com TAMPA — Don't delete that Uber or Lyft app from your smartphone just yet, but consider looking for alternatives. In a major setback for the two firms, the Public Transportation Commission on Wednesday greenlighted strict new regulations for ... Uber vote cancelled at PTCTampa Bay Business Journal PTC debates future of Uber, Lyft in Hillsborough todayWTSP.com Here's What You Need to Know About Insuring Yourself with UberMoney Magazine TheStranger.com all 34 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber