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The Intercept Federal Judge Rips Uber Apart Over Dirt-Digging Investigation The Intercept In December of last year, Yale environmental researcher Spencer Meyer filed suit against Uber, alleging price fixing by Uber's drivers and founder in violation of federal antitrust law. Hardly the first person to accuse Uber of corporate malfeasance ... Uber Customer Avoids Arbitration on Antitrust Claim in New YorkBloomberg all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NPR Uber Hasn't Had An Effect On Drunken-Driving Deaths, Study Finds NPR The introduction of ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft hasn't had any impact on the number of fatalities related to drunken driving, a newly published study finds. Researchers at the University of Southern California and Oxford University ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Daily News Uber driver allegedly threatens Clay Aiken with bat New York Daily News The almost-American Idol Clay Aiken was too idle for a New York Uber driver who allegedly threatened him with a baseball bat. The North Carolina crooner who finished second on “American Idol” in 2003 tweeted Thursday night that his Uber driver ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Next Web The Uber for dog poop might be the shittiest app ever [Update] The Next Web Proving the sharing economy is dominating every aspect of our lives, we now have an app for cleaning up dog poop. New York, are you ready? We're building ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times China finally made ride-hailing legal, with a caveat that could destroy Uber's business model Quartz Ride-hailing companies like Uber have finally become legal in China after attracting billions of dollars in investments and staging a battle to dominate the Chinese market. The Chinese government on Thursday (July 28) released a set of new rules (link ... Didi Chuxing and Uber, Popular in China, Are Now Legal, TooNew York Times In a boost for Uber, China legalizes ride-hailing servicesLos Angeles Times Uber and Didi are now legal in China but the struggle to sign up drivers may continueRecode Wall Street Journal -Fortune all 106 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fusion Why Austin's 'Anti-Uber' start-up is probably doomed Fusion “We are genuinely hoping we can be an alternative to Uber,” Arcade City founder Christopher David recently told me. He said the company has hired a handful of employees and raised $250,000, with almost $3 million more “on the verge” of closing. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fast Company This "Uber For Dog Poop" App Is Definitely Fake--Sorry, Sharing Economy Enthusiasts Fast Company Last week news of a new "Uber for dog poop" app called Pooper spread across the web. The app's website, complete with a professional-looking promo video, promises on-demand pickup of your furball's excrement for a small monthly fee. All you would have ... Introducing Pooper – An Uber-Like App for Dog Poopodditycentral (blog) all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

FiveThirtyEight How Uber's Truce With Regulators Played Out During The DNC FiveThirtyEight PHILADELPHIA — In cities around the world, the ride-for-hire company Uber repeatedly has clashed with regulators as it seeks to expand. This was one of those cities until a few weeks ago. But as tens of thousands of delegates, donors, protesters and ... A New Study Says Uber Has Had No Impact on Drunk DrivingFortune Uber Has Yet to Reduce Drunk Driving Deaths, Study SaysMotherboard Is Uber reducing drunk driving? New study says no.Washington Post Marketplace.org -Hot Air -Phys.Org all 32 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber hired CIA-linked research firm to investigate Seattle union politics The Verge For months, Uber has been fending off fraud allegations related to an investigation into one of its legal opponents, which the company commissioned from a secretive CIA-linked research firm called Ergo. Documents related to the case also refer to other ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber is spending a fortune on its food delivery business Business Insider These mistakes don't come cheap for Uber, which is trying to compete with rival operations like Deliveroo and the now bankrupt Take Eat Easy. Every time UberEATS makes a late delivery it gives the customer £20 off their next transaction. That can add ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber focuses on services as it begins to see profits in Southeast Asia TechCrunch Uber has abandoned its 'land grab' approach to Southeast Asia and instead switched its focus to new products and services as it begins to see profitability in key markets in the region. A source at the U.S. company told TechCrunch that its operations ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Washington Post Uber offers deep-discount summer pass for DC and Virginia users Washington Post After Boston and New York residents were offered special deals on summer rides that were significantly cheaper than the usual rate of daily trips with the rideshare company, Uber announced this week they're tossing out a similar deal to D.C. and ... Uber offers rides for a penny all monthMy Fox Boston all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Boston Globe How lawmakers can resolve the 'Uber bill' this session The Boston Globe As he explained it recently, one of the duties when you own a late-night eatery is making sure your workforce is able to make it safely to work and back, night after night. That's how he became a fan of Uber, the ride-hailing service many of his ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wheelchair Activist Decries Dem Convention Deal With Allegedly Biased Uber Daily Caller Alas, when the cameras are not around Democrats seem mighty indifferent to this cause. Jones, founder of United for Equal Access New York, is blasting Democrats for quietly making a special deal with Uber for convention services even though the company ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Daily News Uber drivers sue NY state over unemployment benefits New York Daily News Two former Uber drivers sued Gov. Cuomo and the New York Department of Labor Thursday for leaving their unemployment benefits claims stuck in neutral. The drivers — Levon Aleksanian and Jakir Hossain, who sued along with the New York Taxi Workers ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times In a boost for Uber, China legalizes ride-hailing services Los Angeles Times Lifting a cloud of regulatory uncertainty hanging over the future of Uber and its competitors in China, the government on Thursday legalized app-based ride-hailing services, but announced new licensing requirements and other rules. The new regulations ... Didi Chuxing and Uber, Popular in China, Are Now Legal, TooNew York Times Uber and Didi are now legal in China but the struggle to sign up drivers may continueRecode China Clears Road for Uber to Operate LegallyWall Street Journal Forbes -Fortune all 73 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Uber confirms its partnership with Amazon's India rival, Snapdeal Recode The arrangement, which Recode first reported in March was in the works, is presumably a way for Uber to acquire new customers where they are already spending their time online rather than convincing them to download its app. It's fair to question ... Now, book an Uber via Snapdeal appThe Indian Express Now Book an Uber Cab From the Snapdeal AppNDTV Book Uber directly from the Snapdeal app with the latest updateFirstpost Times of India -Livemint all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune A New Study Says Uber Has Had No Impact on Drunk Driving Fortune Research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology compares drunk driving fatalities and traffic deaths on weekends and holidays in U.S. counties before and after the introduction of services like Uber, competitor Lyft, and others. The study ... New research challenges Uber's claims about making roads saferPhys.Org Uber Has Yet to Reduce Drunk Driving Deaths, Study SaysMotherboard Is Uber reducing drunk driving? New study says no.Washington Post KTAR.com all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SELF Lorde's Tweets About An Uber Driver Who Didn't Recognize Her Will Make You LOL SELF While celebrities' lives include many perks, like custom-made gowns and fancy cosmetic lines bearing their names, stardom can also make for some awkward moments that we commonfolk would never have to deal with. Case in point: Lorde's quirky Uber ride ... Lorde's Uber Driver Gushed About Picking Up a 'Celebrity Passenger' Just Before HerJezebel Lorde's Uber Driver Didn't Seem Too Impressed By Her - Read the TweetsJust Jared Lorde live-tweets Uber ride after going unrecognizedUPI.com People Magazine -Huffington Post -CBS News all 52 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Philadelphia magazine Despite union objections, White House says Uber is okay for federal workers Hot Air This is going to cause some uncomfortable moments for Democrats around the country. The White House has issued a directive saying that federal workers on business travel may use Uber and Lyft for their transportation needs and the taxpayers can cover ... Uber's Exclusive, Air-Conditioned DNC Pickup Lounge Is Riling RivalsPhiladelphia magazine Uber driver assaulted by teen passenger in Fredericksburg areaWTOP A bumpy start at the DNC for UberUSA TODAY Philly.com -TheStreet.com -FederalNewsRadio.com all 28 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes What Elon Musk's Latest Tesla Blog Post Means For Uber Forbes I don't suspect that Tesla's market position vis-à-vis Uber was really a consideration. He just came up with a blue-print he felt was the right solution for a significant problem. When you're the one birthing the industry, competition is a healthy ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber co-founder launches new real estate venture for Expa called Haus TechCrunch Garrett Camp, Uber cofounder and CEO of Expa Studios, is today unveiling Expa's latest project, Haus. Haus is the studio's first real estate play and focuses entirely on the buying and selling of residential property, digitizing and organizing offers ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBCNews.com Meet the Harvard Student Whose TaxiLater App Lets You Schedule Uber Rides in the Future NBCNews.com Frustrated with the amount of time he spent waiting for Ubers due to a lack of an advanced scheduling feature, Meier developed TaxiLater, an iPhone application that allows users to schedule an Uber pick-up hours, days or months ahead. Launched in May ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney How Uber punishes drivers who refuse to use UberPool CNNMoney With UberPool, riders traveling to similar destinations are grouped together in the same vehicle. Riders receive a discount for using UberPool. Uber claims the service can help drivers make more money because they spend less time waiting between rides. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Phys.Org New research challenges Uber's claims about making roads safer Phys.Org Author Dr Noli Brazil, from the University of Southern California, comments: 'Although Uber's growth in terms of markets and drivers may be unprecedented, the number of Uber drivers may still be too small to have much of an influence on the 121 million ... Is Uber reducing drunk driving? New study says no.Washington Post Taylor Kinnerup Drive into the future: Uber testing self-driving cars in Phoenix areaKTAR.com all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber