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Los Angeles Times Uber Gains Leverage Against Drivers With Arbitration Ruling Bloomberg The ruling gives Uber the upper hand in a hard-fought lawsuit covering 385,000 current and former drivers in California and Massachusetts who sued to be treated as employees rather than independent contractors. It might also give Uber more leverage ... In stinging decision for Uber drivers, appeals court says they must go to arbitrationLos Angeles Times Teachers Are Working for Uber Just to Keep a Foothold in the ...The Nation. Uber is expanding its efforts to give you a smoother ride | Digital ...Digital Trends Wall Street Journal -Reuters all 24 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

LancasterOnline Police: Uber driver angry with passengers who slammed car doors threatened them with gun in Millersville LancasterOnline An Uber driver angered by passengers slamming his car doors threatened them with a gun in Millersville, police said. Junior P. Justin, 39, of 228 Crystal St., was charged this week with simple assault in the June 25 incident. Driving for Uber shortly ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber and Betterment join forces to provide IRAs MarketWatch Uber has just announced – in the wake of the scuttling of its $100 million settlement proposal of a class-action suit – a plan that would enable its drivers to sign up for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) through their Uber App. To accomplish this ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber and Betterment join forces to provide IRAs MarketWatch Uber has just announced – in the wake of the scuttling of its $100 million settlement proposal of a class-action suit – a plan that would enable its drivers to sign up for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) through their Uber App. To accomplish this ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Appeals Court Ruling Weakens Uber Driver Class-Action Wall Street Journal Uber Technologies Inc. was handed a victory Wednesday in a fight with its legions of drivers after an appeals court ruled most of the contract workers must resolve their differences through individual actions, rather than as a group. The decision by ... US appeals court deals setback to Uber drivers' casesReuters Uber is expanding its efforts to give you a smoother rideDigital Trends Teachers Are Working for Uber Just to Keep a Foothold in the Middle ClassThe Nation. Bloomberg Big Law Business all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MIT Technology Review Uber Is Betting We'll See Driverless 18-Wheelers Before Taxis MIT Technology Review At least one of its self-driving trucks is on the highways around the Bay Area at all hours. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Rival Ola to Announce Partnership With One of India's Biggest Automakers Fortune Ola and global rival Uber have burned through money to capture market share in India, one of the world's fastest growing taxi markets worth nearly $12 billion. Last year, Uber pledged to invest $1 billion into its operations in India, where its ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Nation. Denver Taxi Drivers Are Turning Uber's Disruption On Its Head The Nation. Some were still doing Uber. All 800 slots for Green Taxi members are full, and there's demand for more. But nearly 150 drivers are out on the road so far. The rest are waiting, keeping their status as business owners quiet, biding their time to see if ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Jerusalem Post Israel News Antitrust commissioner calls for Uber-style ride-sharing Jerusalem Post Israel News Though Uber operates in Israel, the UberX service that allows regular people to accept payments for giving rides remains illegal. Transportation Minister Israel Katz remains a staunch opponent of opening the market to such services, which often offer ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Says Didi Deal Frees Resources for Key Indian Market Fortune U.S. ride-hailing firm Uber said that the recent deal to fold its China operations into local rival Didi Chuxing would allow it to invest more in India, where it has recorded rapid growth this year, according to a letter to investors obtained by ... Uber-Didi Merger Ends a Fierce Rivalry for Market ShareCKGSB Knowledge all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Exclusive: Uber says Didi deal frees resources for key Indian market - let... Reuters Didi's acquisition of Uber's Chinese business last month ended a cutthroat battle there, allowing the San Francisco-based company to redirect its efforts at challenging homegrown Indian competitor Ola. "Some of our fastest growth is in India, and the ... Uber Base Fare in Mumbai SlashedPCMag India Uber May Have Lost In China But Will Win In IndiaSeeking Alpha Uber Slashes Base Fare for Mumbai Cabs to Rs. 20NDTV all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Exclusive: Uber says Didi deal frees resources for key Indian market - let... Reuters Didi's acquisition of Uber's Chinese business last month ended a cutthroat battle there, allowing the San Francisco-based company to redirect its efforts at challenging homegrown Indian competitor Ola. "Some of our fastest growth is in India, and the ... Uber Base Fare in Mumbai SlashedPCMag India Uber May Have Lost In China But Will Win In IndiaSeeking Alpha Uber Slashes Base Fare for Mumbai Cabs to Rs. 20NDTV all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Palm Beach Post Police: Florida Uber driver found prowling at passengers' home Palm Beach Post A Florida Uber driver was arrested on Sunday after police said he dropped off two passengers and then was witnessed prowling around their home a few hours afterward. Christopher Cuccorillo, 40, dropped off two female passengers at their St. Police: Uber driver seen peering into female passengers' St. Petersburg apartment windowTampabay.com all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

VentureBeat Consumer Group Wants Details About Uber's Driverless Car Project Morning Consult Advocacy group Consumer Watchdog called on Uber Technologies Inc. to make public information about crashes involving driverless cars that the company is testing on Pittsburgh roads. “You have opted to use public roads as your laboratory and with that ... Uber's $2.4 billion strategy -- and it's not self-driving carsVentureBeat Inside the story of how Uber launched its self-driving cars in ...Chicago Tribune Self-driving Uber car seen in SF was not actually driving itselfSFGate Yahoo News -San Francisco Examiner -Pittsburgh Business Times all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Hold or fold? How do Uber drivers decide when to call it a day? Digital Trends So do you quit when you're winning or when you're losing? That's a basic question that applies not just to gambling — or dating — but also to how long ridesharing drivers work each day. An analysis of Uber drivers reveals an interesting dichotomy in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Court deals setback to Uber drivers in background check lawsuit Reuters A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday shifted most of a lawsuit challenging background checks performed by Uber Technologies Inc on its drivers to arbitration. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco said agreements signed by the two former ... Uber is expanding its efforts to give you a smoother rideDigital Trends Teachers Are Working for Uber Just to Keep a Foothold in the Middle ClassThe Nation. Uber tracking how its drivers here performThe Straits Times all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

wwlp.com UMass Police: Student assaulted by man claiming to be Uber driver wwlp.com UMass Police Department said that on Saturday at 3:30 a.m. Samuel Texidor, 18, of St. Kolbe Drive, Holyoke, allegedly approached a student at UMass and identified himself as an Uber driver. He allegedly offered her a free ride from the Townhouse ... Man posing as Uber driver assaults college student, police sayWCVB Boston all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ChronicleLive Another Uber settlement rejected as too low The Mercury News SAN FRANCISCO — Uber is facing its second courtroom setback in as many weeks after a federal judge rejected the company's $28.5 million attempt to settle claims over the safety of its rides. The San Francisco-based startup was willing to fork over the ... Why Uber taxis are a cash worry for rival cabbies in NewcastleChronicleLive all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Nation. Teachers Are Working for Uber Just to Keep a Foothold in the Middle Class The Nation. Barry shocks his Uber passengers when he tells them about his day job as he shuttles them around ritzy Morgan Hill, where his high school is located. Between rides, he grades papers. Among teachers, he's not even the worst off—he and Nicole each earn ... Uber is expanding its efforts to give you a smoother rideDigital Trends Uber tracking how its drivers here performThe Straits Times all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TBO.com Measure tightening rules on Uber and Lyft passes major hurdle TBO.com A Public Transportation Committee rules committee on Tuesday approved moving ahead with new regulations for rideshare firms in Hillsborough County. Rideshare firms Uber and Lyft say the rules, whihc include fingerprint background checks, are stricter ... Uber and Lyft expand their push into rides for senior citizensMashable Uber, Lyft see significant growth in past yearKLAS-TV Uber strikes while the iron is hot with new ride-scheduling featureSouth Florida Business Journal KING5.com -Tampa Bay Business Journal -Houma Courier all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Amazon's restaurant delivery service launches in London to take on Uber, Deliveroo CNBC Amazon has launched its restaurant food delivery service for Prime customers in London, its first market outside of the U.S., the e-commerce giant said on Wednesday, as it looks to take on Uber and Deliveroo. Prime members can use the "Prime Now" app ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber is expanding its efforts to give you a smoother ride Digital Trends If you've ever been in an Uber where the driver seemed to have scant regard for the well-being of your neck – we're talking things like harsh breaking, absurdly quick acceleration, and taking bends too fast – then you'll probably appreciate the company ... Uber tracking how its drivers here performThe Straits Times all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Charleston Post Courier Even with Uber on board, drunk driving remains a threat locally Charleston Post Courier “We found that the deployment of Uber services in a given metropolitan county had no association with the number of subsequent traffic fatalities, whether measured in aggregate or specific to drunk-driving fatalities or fatalities during weekends and ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KY3 Uber stalls again in Springfield, council postpones vote for now KY3 At Tuesday night's city council meeting, leaders were set to vote on new guidelines for services like Uber and Lyft. Council members voted to table it for now and send it back to a committee. The goal is to make sure everything was right. Councilman ... Springfield City Council approves new nuisance property policy; delays 'Uber bill'Springfield News-Leader all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

VentureBeat Uber's $2.4 billion strategy -- and it's not self-driving cars VentureBeat Uber recently launched two pilot programs in several American cities. One garnered a lot of press; the other one not so much. But it's the second program that is ultimately going to resolve Uber's $2.4 billion burn problem. You probably know about the ... Inside the story of how Uber launched its self-driving cars in PittsburghChicago Tribune Self-driving Uber car seen in SF was not actually driving itselfSFGate Uber self-driving car rolls through SF, but not for testingSan Francisco Examiner San Francisco Business Times -Pittsburgh Business Times -Science World Report all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber