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MarketWatch Opinion: How Uber, Airbnb and other 'unicorns' hurt stock investors MarketWatch They are known as “unicorns” — companies valued at $1 billion or more, but which remain in private hands — and their names read like a veritable Who's Who of Silicon Valley: Airbnb; Dropbox; Pinterest; Snapchat; Uber. According to recent industry ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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Ottawa Sun If Uber won't drive handicapped, it should fund accessible cabs Crain's New York Business But in New York, it could be the first move toward addressing Uber's refusal to pick up wheelchair users. The rapidly expanding company recently provided its 100 millionth New York City ride. That was great news for Uber's corporate office, but ... City won't delay Uber legalization because of massive taxi lawsuitOttawa Sun all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Uber-Didi's Chinese Mega Deal Expected to Breeze Past Regulators Bloomberg An alliance between the top two players in an industry often piques an antitrust watchdog's scrutiny. Less so with the Chinese mega-merger between the two largest on-demand ride services on the planet, Uber Technologies Inc. and local champion Didi ... A Short History Of Uber In China: Was It A Failure?Forbes Uber will benefit from pulling out of ChinaTheStreet.com How Didi chief Cheng Wei took on Uber and wonThe Sydney Morning Herald Hindustan Times -China.org.cn all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Gizmodo Uber and Lyft Come For Public Transportation Gizmodo A new Bloomberg report details Uber and Lyft's various partnerships with small local public transportation agencies. In 2014, the local government in Pinellas Park, Florida nixed two of their least-traveled bus lines because of huge budget cuts. To ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WSB Atlanta Woman leaving Buckhead bar says Uber driver raped her WSB Atlanta ATLANTA - Police say they're investigating an Uber driver in connection with a sexual assault. The victim told Channel 2's Nefertiti Jaquez the driver attacked her and then left her on the street. The 20-year-old victim said she was hanging out with a ... Woman leaving Buckhead bar allegedly sexually assaulted by Uber driver11alive.com Police: Woman sexually assaulted by Uber driver leaving Atlanta barWTVM all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends It turns out Uber drivers are abused more often than passengers are Digital Trends Safety is a common topic when people talk about ridesharing experiences. Most often the focus lies on driver behavior. Uber indicates, however, that drivers are more likely to be abused or assaulted by riders than the reverse, according to The ... Uber Driver, Passengers Robbed in LRKARK Local Uber driver, riders robbed at gunpointKATV all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KABC-TV Uber driver arrested in Costa Mesa with drugs, knife, police say KABC-TV An Uber driver who was driving three female passengers in Orange County was stopped and arrested early Monday after police say they found drugs and a knife on him. (Costa Mesa PD). KABC. By ABC7.com staff. Monday, August 15, 2016 05:47PM. Uber driver arrested after police say knife, drugs found in carOCRegister Uber driver arrested with knife and drugs in car, Costa Mesa police sayLos Angeles Times all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Beacon (blog) US State Department Endorses Uber The Beacon (blog) Rio de Janeiro, April 1, 2016: Hundreds of taxis paralyzed traffic in a massive protest against a court decision authorizing the operation of Uber. Rio de Janeiro, April 1, 2016: Hundreds of taxis paralyzed traffic in a massive protest against a court ... In Rio, Taxi Drivers and UBER Play Their Own Olympic GameWCNC.com Taxify targets UBER in Kenya as opertor lowers tariffseTurboNews Uber Drivers In South Africa Fear For Their Lives Over Cash PaymentsAFKInsider Intellectual Property Watch -Malay Mail Online -Asian Correspondent (blog) all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WHAG Mayor Darren Brown signs up to give uber rides WHAG On August 4, Uber expanded its customer outreach in Pennsylvania and as a part of that expansion the app is now available for use in Chambersburg. “It's really going to be a benefit here in Chambersburg because I think it is a free market solution to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Is Boosting India Operations With These New Hires Fortune Apurva Dalal joined last month as to head Uber's local engineering team based in Begaluru. He was previously the technology chief of Urban Ladder and Komli, and worked for Google GOOGL 0.07% both in California and India prior to that, according to his ... Uber will benefit from pulling out of ChinaTheStreet.com A Short History Of Uber In China: Was It A Failure?Forbes all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TheStreet.com Uber will benefit from pulling out of China TheStreet.com Uber recently announced that it would be selling all of its businesses in China to ride-hailing rival Didi Chuxing. According to the Wall Street Journal, the companies will be swapping shares and Uber will receive a 20% stake in Didi in exchange for ... A Short History Of Uber In China: Was It A Failure?Forbes all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CultureMap Houston New bus service zeroes in on travel across Texas with Uber-like efficiency CultureMap Houston Beginning this week, it's going to be easier to get to and from five Texas cities, thanks to a new bus service that promises to Shofur travelers around the Lone Star State with Uber-like efficiency. The new service, which offers 12 daily routes between ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Albuquerque Business First 5 things you need to know today, and an incentive to Uber to two of NM's biggest celebrations Albuquerque Business First Two have recently struck deals with the ridesharing service. Here's that and five more things to know to start your week. Local firm bringing in the money for nonprofits. Ridesharing company Uber will provide a $15 credit to first-time Uber users who ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AFKInsider Kenyan Start-Ups Make The Ride Tough For Uber Intellectual Property Watch While Uber in Kenya has a provision for cash payments in a country where electronic payments remain a preserve of the elite, local firms have come up with a payment feature where fares can be paid by use of the popular and ever-growing mobile money ... Uber Drivers In South Africa Fear For Their Lives Over Cash PaymentsAFKInsider Ensure minimal red tape in legalising Uber and GrabcarMalaysiakini (subscription) Malaysia to legalise Uber, Grab servicesThe Straits Times Jakarta Post -Malay Mail Online -The Star Online all 66 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AFKInsider Uber Drivers In South Africa Fear For Their Lives Over Cash Payments AFKInsider Uber, a global taxi-hailing app, move to introduce cash payment for its customers in a number of African markets has escalated tension between its drivers and traditional metered taxis operators in South Africa, where it was introduced three months ago. Kenyan Start-Ups Make The Ride Tough For UberIntellectual Property Watch Ensure minimal red tape in legalising Uber and GrabcarMalaysiakini (subscription) Malaysia to legalise Uber, Grab servicesThe Straits Times Jakarta Post -Malay Mail Online -The Star Online all 66 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Atlantic Hospitals Are Partnering With Uber to Get Patients to Checkups The Atlantic Some hospitals and medical providers think that the hot-new technology in town—ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft—can address this problem by making the trips easier and, in some cases, it is even covered by Medicaid and other insurance plans. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes A Short History Of Uber In China: Was It A Failure? Forbes The latest big news concerning Uber in China is that it was sold to Didi Chuxing. It's a huge deal, as over the last couple of years Uber had tried to conquer the Chinese market with its service. Beijing was Uber's 100th city to launch in globally, and ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber and Lyft Want to Replace Public Buses Bloomberg Uber has partnered with a handful of local public transportation agencies to strike deals like the one in Pinellas Park, which it expanded earlier this month. Later this month Lyft plans to launch a partnership with Centennial, Colorado, its first deal ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Postmates has failed to make Uber-for-anything cheap, and is quietly misleading customers about it Quartz These on-demand delivery startups won enthusiasm and big funding from investors by making the ultimate Uber-for-anything promise: stuff, brought to your door, at the touch of a button and for a nominal fee. But the price of instant gratification is ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ZDNet Queensland taxi council gets mad over 'dishonest' RACQ Uber campaign ZDNet Queensland's peak motoring body, the RACQ, has been calling on the state government to reform the taxi industry in order to clear the path to enter the ride-booking market itself, according to the Taxi Council of Queensland (TCQ). The RACQ abused its ... RACQ will not join Uber in ride-share market, says Paul TurnerBrisbane Times Qld govt warns of risks if Uber bill fails9news.com.au Ride sharing businesses line up after Uber legalisationThe Sunshine Coast Daily Australasian Lawyer -Delimiter all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

wwlp.com Former Boston Uber driver goes to court Monday in sexual assault case wwlp.com BOSTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Some key questions may be answered Monday when alleged rapist Darnell Booth of Boston goes to court in the Boston suburb of Malden. The Judge will rule if the 36 year old former Uber driver is a danger to the public. Ex-Uber driver charged with raping teen due in courtBoston Herald all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Economic Times Uber hires 3 top executives to drive local team Economic Times Mahesh Bhalla joins Uber as head of business development from Qwikcilver, a gifting solutions company, where he had served as president. Prior to that, he was the executive director of Dell's Consumer & SMB business in India, where he was the architect ... After China exit, Uber bolsters Indian top-level management with three new hiresThe Tech Portal all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Salon This is how your favorite wine gets made: Forget Uber — tech pioneers are chasing the perfect Cab Salon In 2000, when start-up guru Chuck McMinn arrived in Napa Valley to embark on a second career as a vigneron, the man who once worked at Intel and later as CEO of early DSL provider Covad Communications encountered a community of humble farmers so ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox 32 Chicago Uber driver to watch son at Olympics, thanks to Chicago passenger Fox 32 Chicago PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A chance ride, an hourlong conversation, and the generosity of strangers are making it possible for a Philadelphia Uber driver to go to Rio to see his son compete in the Olympics. Retired bus driver Ellis Hill didn't have the money ... Uber driver to watch son at Olympics, thanks to passengerFox News Generous fundraisers send Uber driver to Rio to watch son compete in OlympicsITV News all 23 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber