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TechCrunch After China, India looms as Uber's next battleground TechCrunch Earlier this month the ride-sharing world faced its first major shakeup when Uber announced that it would sell its China business to primary competitor Didi for an ownership stake of 18% in the combined China entity, valued at $35 billion, with Didi ... Didi's Cheng Wei: Chinese patriot who tamed UberReuters Uber has destroyed the Western myth that companies can grow huge in China without being ChineseQuartz What Uber's China Deal Says About the Limits of PlatformsHarvard Business Review Al-Arabiya -Mashable all 34 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Sun-Times Emanuel's former chief of staff joins Uber Chicago Sun-Times The 2014 hiring of President Barack Obama's former campaign manager-turned-White House adviser David Plouffe as Uber's senior vice president of policy and strategy added fuel to that fire. Emanuel served as Obama's first White House chief of staff. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Boston Globe Uber driver charged with rape of Everett teen The Boston Globe An Uber spokeswoman called the rape allegation “deeply upsetting” and said the company is cooperating with law enforcement. She said by e-mail that Booth, who drove for Uber from February until early July, has been “permanently banned from using the ... Local Uber driver accused of raping 16-year-old girlMy Fox Boston Uber driver with 8-page criminal record raped teen, prosecutor saysWCVB Boston Ex-Uber driver charged with raping 16-year-old passengerWHDH-TV NECN -Boston Herald -CBS Local all 30 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

amNY Uber drivers call for in-app tipping option in online petition amNY “On Uber, tips are not included, nor are they expected or required. Riders tell us that one of the things they like most about Uber is that it's hassle-free,” said Uber Spokeswoman Alix Anfang in a statement. “Riders are free to offer tips and drivers ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KOIN.com Hail no more: Uber announces taxi partnership KOIN.com PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portlanders have even more options to get around town thanks to a new partnership with Uber and 2 local cab companies. UberTAXI now lets users request rides from New Rose City Cab and Portland Taxi. Customers can request ... You Can Now Use Uber to Hail a Classic Taxi Cab in PortlandWillamette Week High Court Directs Ola, Uber To Charge Government RatesNDTV No surge pricing: Delhi HC directs Uber, Ola to not charge more than stipulated ratesThe Indian Express ETtech.com -Hindustan Times -Firstpost all 79 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Boston Globe Under new law, Uber and Lyft must be accessible to all - The Boston ... The Boston Globe In a significant victory for advocates, ride-hailing firms must now accommodate people with disabilities. Uber competitor Lyft launches in Lansing todayLansing State Journal all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney Uber's never-ending stream of lawsuits CNNMoney Since its launch in 2009, Uber has been juggling a nonstop barrage of lawsuits from governments, drivers, passengers and competitors. Some have been settled out of court while others have dragged on indeterminably. In the U.S., there are more than 70 ... Uber says most of its safety incidents involve 'abusive riders on drivers'Washington Post all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WJAC Johnstown Uber comes to Johnstown, people adapting to new service WJAC Johnstown Uber's expansion is part of a growth plan that now allows Uber to cover 93 percent of Pennsylvania, an upgrade from 77 percent, according to the company's website. John Cosinuke is one of Johnstown's new Uber drivers. After about a week of business, ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber scores a legal win in Queensland, after horse and cart petition Mashable Uber's headline-grabbing protest, in which the company delivered 15,000 emails to the Queensland state government in a horse and cart, seems to have won out in the end. On Thursday, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced on Facebook ... Innovation and the Progressive's War on UberWall Street Journal Queensland to legalise Uber within weeks under 'sweeping' transport reformsThe Guardian Uber Drivers Shouldn't Be Left Behind In The Fight For $15Huffington Post Brisbane Times -NEWS.com.au -ABC Online all 33 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox 2 Detroit Robbers targeting Uber, Lyft drivers caught after chase near Birch Run Fox 2 Detroit It is the same suspects believed to have kidnapped and carjacked two Detroit Lyft drivers and an Uber driver since Thursday and were even driving the Kia they stole Saturday night. "There was a strong armed robbery of a purse - somebody used a weapon ... Lyft's New Plan To Catch Uber, One Feature At A TimeForbes Uber and Lyft Driver's Union Law in Seattle Could Still Be ChallengedABC News How Uber Manages Drivers Without Technically Managing DriversFast Company Tampabay.com -Mashable -Boing Boing all 35 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Apple exec: Uber “would not exist without our platform” Quartz Fast Company published a long interview with Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of internet software and services, and Craig Federighi, SVP of software engineering. They touch on a lot of things, like Apple Maps (“a core organizing structure for ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Huffington Post Uber Drivers Shouldn't Be Left Behind In The Fight For $15 Huffington Post At the same time cooks and cashiers are winning huge wage increases from coast to coast, regulators and policymakers have seemed willing to let behemoths like Uber off the hook, resulting in paltry pay for the folks who are literally driving the “new ... Innovation and the Progressive's War on UberWall Street Journal Profile of People's Ride: a co-operative, driver-owned alternative to UberBoing Boing Palaszczuk gives Uber a green lightCourier Mail Brisbane Times -The Sun Daily -Chinchilla News all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Huffington Post Innovation and the Progressive's War on Uber Wall Street Journal Benjamin Parker's “ Bill de Blasio's Progressive War on Uber” (op-ed, Aug. 4) mischaracterizes the mayor's position on Uber and the taxi industry. Mr. de Blasio, far from being at war with Uber, has totally jettisoned his progressive values by caving ... Uber Drivers Shouldn't Be Left Behind In The Fight For $15Huffington Post Profile of People's Ride: a co-operative, driver-owned alternative to UberBoing Boing Palaszczuk gives Uber a green lightCourier Mail Brisbane Times -NEWS.com.au -New Zealand Herald all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Investopedia An Uber IPO May Happen Sooner than Later Investopedia An initial public offering (IPO) for ride-sharing firm Uber Technologies Inc. is looking increasingly likely with the most recent sale of the company's China business for $1 billion. That sale, along with headwinds limiting future growth, suggest that ... It's hard for foreign businesses in China, but Uber wasn't competing that effectivelyMashable What Uber's China Deal Says About the Limits of PlatformsHarvard Business Review Uber deal tests Didi's pact with OlaLivemint The Conversation US all 14 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber wants to stop London from requiring a written English test for drivers Mashable Regulations set to hit London in October would require Uber drivers to pass a written English test, and Uber is not having it. The rules, imposed by Transport for London, would require private hire drivers from non-English speaking countries to pass an ... Uber drivers in London will have to learn EnglishWJXT Jacksonville Uber takes the fight to TfL over new English exam for driversEngadget TfL defends English test rules amid Uber complaintsBBC News Business Insider -RT -Evening Standard all 12 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Apple exec: Uber 'would not exist' without us Business Insider Apple is starting to make more noise about the power of its App Store as it begins to rely on its services business more heavily for revenue growth. Eddy Cue, Apple's head of internet services, even tried to take credit for Uber in an recent interview ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Yahoo Finance Apple exec: Uber 'would not exist' without us Yahoo Finance Apple is starting to make more noise about the power of its App Store as it begins to rely on its services business more heavily for revenue growth. Eddy Cue, Apple's head of internet services, even tried to take credit for Uber in an recent interview ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Lyft's New Plan To Catch Uber, One Feature At A Time Forbes Lyft may be growing across the U.S., but it remains a distant second to Uber. Last month, Lyft reportedly completed about 14 million rides–a number Uber has recently completed around the world in less than two days. How can Lyft gain ground? It appears ... Law allowing Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize upheld in SeattleMashable US judge dismisses challenge to Seattle's Uber, Lyft union lawReuters How Uber Manages Drivers Without Technically Managing DriversFast Company Skift -Boston.com -The Seattle Times all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

STLtoday.com St. Louis police chief defends investigation into possible rape in Uber vehicle STLtoday.com While defending his department's investigation of a possible rape in an Uber vehicle, St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson said Tuesday that the exchange of information between his detectives and the ride-hailing company could have been better. “Did we ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News TfL defends English test rules amid Uber complaints BBC News Transport bosses have defended new regulations requiring private hire drivers to pass a test in English, following criticism from Uber. The company said the exam would put drivers out of work. From 1 October, Transport for London (TfL) will require the ... Uber drivers in London will have to learn EnglishKSAT San Antonio Uber takes the fight to TfL over new English exam for driversEngadget Uber is concerned thousands of drivers in London will lose their jobs if they're forced to take an English writing testBusiness Insider RT -Evening Standard -Wired.co.uk all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber is facing pushback in another country in the app's fastest-growing region Business Insider Riot police stand near taxi drivers blocking a highway during a protest against ride-hailing service Uber in San Jose, Costa Rica, August 9, 2016. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate. Thousands of tax drivers took to the streets around Costa Rica's capital, San ... Police now know Uber driver who may have witnessed rapeSTLtoday.com Newark cab companies file federal lawsuit over city's $10M Uber dealNJ.com Golden Voice makes Uber official ridesharing partner for Desert TripKESQ The Tico Times -Cambridge News -Toronto Sun all 43 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BBC News Uber drivers in London will have to learn English KSAT San Antonio Uber said its drivers already go through rigorous checks before securing a private hire license. They have to have a full driving license for at least three years, pass background checks and a topographical skills exam which tests language ... TfL defends English test rules amid Uber complaintsBBC News Uber takes the fight to TfL over new English exam for driversEngadget Uber is concerned thousands of drivers in London will lose their jobs if they're forced to take an English writing testBusiness Insider RT -Evening Standard -Wired.co.uk all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Uber drivers in London will have to learn English WJXT Jacksonville Uber said its drivers already go through rigorous checks before securing a private hire license. They have to have a full driving license for at least three years, pass background checks and a topographical skills exam which tests language ... Uber takes the fight to TfL over new English exam for driversEngadget TfL defends English test rules amid Uber complaintsBBC News Uber is concerned thousands of drivers in London will lose their jobs if they're forced to take an English writing testBusiness Insider RT -Mashable -Evening Standard all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

APNewsBreak: Uber files complaint with EU against Hungary U.S. News & World Report BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Ride-hailing app Uber filed a complaint on Wednesday with the European Commission against Hungary, where legislation came into force in July practically banning the service. Rob Khazzam, Uber's general manager for ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Harvard Business Review What Uber's China Deal Says About the Limits of Platforms Harvard Business Review On August 1 Uber announced that it is selling its Chinese brand and operations to Didi Chuxing for $1 billion, its annual burn rate in that market, in exchange for a 20% stake in the local competitor. And that the two companies' CEOs, Travis Kalanick ... Concur Taps Into China Through Uber RivalPYMNTS.com all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber