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Bloomberg Uber in Dare to Judge Says It's Ready to Ditch Driver Settlement Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc.'s message to the judge who must approve its $100 million settlement with drivers is clear: take it or leave it. In an escalating game of courtroom brinkmanship, Uber has hit what may be an impasse with U.S. District Judge Edward ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber seeks to shield 'UberPool' secrets in new CA regulations San Francisco Examiner As California weighs the legality of carpooling with Uber, the company wants data about the app out of the public eye — and hidden from its competitors. In legal arguments to California regulators filed in May, but only made public this week, ride ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch In Kenya, Safaricom's Little Cab app goes head to head with Uber TechCrunch In Kenya's tech transit market, which already includes Uber and several other startups, Safaricom, the country's largest telecom and fintech firm, has recently launched its first ride-hailing app called Little Cab. The product comes via a partnership ... Could Uber's biggest competition come from Africa?KitGuru all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber and Didi Said to Merge in China Bloomberg Uber Technologies will merge its China business with local rival Didi Chuxing, the dominant ride-hailing service in the country, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg's Haidi Lun reports on "Bloomberg Markets Middle East." (Source: ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Boston.com Massachusetts lawmakers agree on new rules for Uber and Lyft Boston.com Up against a midnight deadline before formal legislative sessions ended for the year, House and Senate lawmakers reached a deal on rules governing ride-for-hire like Uber and Lyft late Sunday night. The two chambers each quickly approved of the ... State Fair gets a brand-new ride: UberAlbuquerque Journal Lawmakers try to hammer out compromise on Uber, Lyft billThe Boston Globe Compromise bill regulating Uber and Lyft lands on Gov. Charlie Baker's deskMassLive.com all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times Uber and Rival Didi Chuxing to Combine in China New York Times An Uber driver behind official taxis in Beijing. The planned merger of Uber's operations in China with Didi Chuxing, the dominant car-hailing service in the country, signals a détente between the two companies. Credit Adam Dean for The New York Times. Uber China to join rival Didi Chuxing in $35-billion dealLos Angeles Times Uber to Sell China Business to Rival Didi After Losing BillionsBloomberg You gotta know when to fold 'em: Uber and Didi call truce in China with $35 billion dealRecode WIRED -Fortune -Business Insider -Wall Street Journal all 112 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

wreg.com Uber driver accused of shouting anti-gay slurs, trying to hit man with car wreg.com MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the music played inside of Dru's Place on Madison, people who left the bar on Friday night heard something explicit. “As I sat down, he said, '*bleep* no food in my car.'” Ray Rico said that was what came out of his Uber driver's ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS Local House, Senate Reach Deal On Uber, Lyft Regulations In Massachusetts CBS Local Bills to spur economic development, regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft and restrict non-compete employment contracts were also tied up in conference committees. DeLeo, who spoke to reporters briefly after a Democratic caucus, ruled ... State lawmakers give late OK to Uber, energy billsThe Boston Globe Lawmakers end session with late deals on energy, Uber regsBoston Herald all 58 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Will Spend $500 Million on Mapping to Diverge From Google Fortune Uber has announced a major expansion of its internal mapping program. Uber's head of mapping, former Google Maps exec Brian McClendon, described the initiative as a “doubling down on our investment in mapping.” The Financial Times reports that the ... Uber reportedly pours $500 million into mapping the planetEngadget Uber to invest $500 million in global mapping project: FTBusiness Insider Uber to pour $500m into global mapping projectFinancial Times Silicon Valley Business Journal (blog) -Toledo Blade all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KUOW News and Information Some Uber drivers want a rate hike – not just a union KUOW News and Information The Seattle City Council has voted to offer union representation to drivers for Uber and Lyft. On Wednesday, Aug. 3, they'll hear from city officials on how that process is going. The ordinance affecting all for-hire drivers is scheduled to take effect ... Desperately seeking drivers, Uber and Lyft offer car optionsMadison.com all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber to invest $500 million in global mapping project: FT Business Insider NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ride-hailing service Uber [UBER.UL] has decided to invest $500 million into an ambitious global mapping project to wean itself off dependence on Google Maps and pave the way for driverless cars, the Financial Times reported on ... Uber to pour $500m into global mapping projectFinancial Times Uber said to invest $500 million to develop global mapping systemNeowin all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Motley Fool Why This Tech Founder Thinks the Automakers Will Crush Uber Motley Fool Uber is working to develop its own self-driving system. But a key provider of the processors used in driver-assist systems isn't interested in working with the ride-hailing company. Image source: Uber Technologies. Amnon Shashua isn't a household name ... Uber is not decreasing drunk driving deaths, according to studyDigital Trends Uber DOESN'T lower drink drive rates as drunks don't order taxis say researchersDaily Mail Uber Might Not Decrease Drunken Driving, But We're The Reason WhyNewsy all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Should an Uber driver or a grocery deliverer get something extra? The Mercury News Uber doesn't allow users to tip through its app because it wants to keep the ride cashless. You can tip if you want to reward good service, however, and drivers can accept -- Uber clarified its policy to say so after recently settling two lawsuits ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Madison.com Desperately seeking drivers, Uber and Lyft offer car options Madison.com The program offers would-be drivers a three-year lease on an Uber-approved car for a $250 fee plus weekly payments deducted from their pay. Xchange provides unlimited miles, maintenance and allows drivers to get out of the lease after 30 days, with ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Jacobin magazine Disrupting Uber Jacobin magazine Yet again, an investigative report has found that Uber underpays its drivers. Using company-provided data and leaked documents, Buzzfeed found that drivers in Detroit, Houston, and Denver “earned less than an average of $13.25 an hour after expenses” ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber is not decreasing drunk driving deaths, according to study Digital Trends During the 4th of July weekend, Uber partnered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and local law enforcement agencies in 25 U.S. cities to raise awareness about drunk driving. The ride-hailing company said that in surveys it has conducted more ... Uber DOESN'T lower drink drive rates as drunks don't order taxis say researchersDaily Mail Uber Might Not Decrease Drunken Driving, But We're The Reason WhyWCBI Uber self-driving cars zipping around East ValleyAhwatukee Foothills News Social Barrel (blog) all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Sioux City Journal Uber won't drive in Sioux City until at least 2017 Sioux City Journal "With this (new regulation) Uber will be able to move more consistently into a new set of markets in the state, because they will know there is a new set of rules that are statewide," said Mark Lowe, director of the motor vehicle division for the Iowa DOT. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Boston Globe Lawmakers try to hammer out compromise on Uber, Lyft bill The Boston Globe The Uber and Lyft measure was among the most scrutinized — and highly lobbied — legislation of the session, testing Beacon Hill's ability to grapple with a new industry and technology that have quickly upended the transportation economy in and around ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber and Didi cleared to fight it out in China Digital Trends Competing ride-sharing services Uber and Didi Chuxing have already been duking it out in China, but now the two services can do so without any regulatory hurdles, albeit with certain conditions, reports Bloomberg. Up until now, both Uber and Didi have ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forward Meet the Israeli Competing With Uber — by Treating Drivers Better Forward An Israeli businessman is challenging car service giant Uber in a simple but revolutionary way — by catering to its drivers. “Uber is an ethically broken company,” Talmon Marco told Crains New York, referring to the popular ride share application ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Toledo Blade Uber, Lyft offer cars to drivers Toledo Blade Uber and Lyft say these programs serve people who are eager to work for a ride-sharing company but do not have a vehicle or don't have one that qualifies. Requirements of many traditional leases, such as mileage limits or long-term contracts, don't ... Uber Reportedly Hired an Intelligence Firm to Investigate Union Politics in SeattleTheStranger.com Seattle prepares to offer union reps to Uber, Lyft driversKUOW News and Information all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate State questions its share of proposed deal between Uber, drivers ... SFGate A California labor agency has raised questions about a proposed Uber settlement that would give the state $1 million of the $84 million to $100 million set aside ... California Says Its Claims in Uber Case Could Exceed $1 Billion ...Bloomberg all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber Can't Force Arbitration Over Pricing Antitrust Claim - Bloomberg Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc. can't require a Connecticut customer accusing the company of price-fixing to resolve the fight in arbitration, a federal judge ruled in one ... Federal Judge Rips Uber Apart Over Dirt-Digging InvestigationThe Intercept Judge Denies Uber Motion to Compel Arbitration in Surge-Pricing LawsuitFortune The Biggest Threat to the Uber IPO Was Just RevealedMoney Morning all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TheStranger.com Uber Reportedly Hired an Intelligence Firm to Investigate Union Politics in Seattle TheStranger.com Uber confirmed the project to The Verge, but said it wasn't targeted at any individual drivers. In the past, some individual drivers claim they have been targeted by Uber and the company's competitor Lyft after expressing interest in unionizing. After ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney Uber doesn't decrease drunk driving, study says CNNMoney It seems like an easy point for Uber to score. The ride-hailing service picks up the usual Friday and Saturday night crowds of inebriated bar-hoppers, preventing them from drinking and driving. Ergo, Uber saves lives. It's a claim the company has made ... Uber Hasn't Had An Effect On Drunken-Driving Deaths, Study FindsNPR How Uber's Truce With Regulators Played Out During The DNCFiveThirtyEight A New Study Says Uber Has Had No Impact on Drunk DrivingFortune AZFamily -The Drive -Motherboard all 46 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber