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Reuters Judge bans Uber background check in NY lawsuit Reuters Rakoff faulted the investigator for claiming to seek information about "up-and-coming researchers in environmental conservation," when the real purpose was more likely to intimidate Meyer or hurt his case over pricing practices at Uber, the ride ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Next Web Ola, Uber can't charge more than govt-prescribed rates: HC Deccan Herald The Delhi High Court today made it clear to app-based taxi service providers Ola and Uber that they cannot charge customers more than the rates prescribed by the AAP government. The direction from Justice Manmohan came on the issue of 'surge pricing' ... India wants Uber and Ola to train women driversThe Next Web Bill to bring cab aggregators like Uber, Ola under greater regulatory supervision on anvil: GovernmentEconomic Times Uber's many scrapes with taxi drivers globallyBusiness Standard Businessinsider India all 30 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WIAT 42 Birmingham City Council to conduct Uber review on Tuesday WIAT 42 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Do you have an opinion about Uber in the city of Birmingham? City leaders want to hear from you. The Birmingham City Council is expected to conduct a review of Uber on Tuesday. City leaders want to know if Uber has worked ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Top Tech News Popularity of Airbnb, Uber Surges with American Summer Travelers Top Tech News The popularity of sharing economy businesses like Airbnb and Uber continues to grow, with twice as many Americans saying they plan to use such services this summer, compared to last summer. That was one of the findings of an online survey of more than ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber's investors push deal with China rival Northwest Arkansas News Uber Technologies Inc. investors have a message for management: It's time to wrap up the costly fight in China. Several institutional investors are pushing the ride-hailing company to ink a partnership agreement with China's market leader Didi Chuxing, ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber's investors push deal with China rival Arkansas Online Investors in Uber and Didi have discussed a potential deal, though the companies' own executives would need to negotiate any truce, the people said, asking not to be identified as the discussions aren't public. One Uber investor said he's had more than ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NewsFactor Network Startups Aim To Be Like Uber for Women, with Female Drivers NewsFactor Network "Who has used Uber or Lyft before?" Young raised her hand. "How about taxis?" A few more hands went up. "If you booked a ride, would you prefer if the driver was a woman?" Absolutely. "And how many of you would use a ride-hailing service where all the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

IllinoisHomePage.net Uber drivers join with incentives IllinoisHomePage.net CHAMPAIGN -- Driving for a living is a job that's more and more in demand. Millions of people use Uber, thousands of them in Central Illinois. Drivers say the company is working harder to get them on board. They don't even have to have a car. If they ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Recode Capital Gains: Goldman Sachs links up with an ex-Uber exec, and a 'probiotic seeds' startup lands another $100M Recode Brazilian startup CargoX, which makes management software for truckers and freight companies, raised $10 million of funding in a round led by Goldman Sachs, with participation from early Uber employee Oscar Salazar and others (Wall Street Journal). https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

THV11.com Uber Driver Denies Blind Girl Ride Due To Service Dog THV11.com The camp is meant to help blind children adapt to life's challenges. "I explained to him this was a service animal. I showed him the harness, I showed him the tag," Lannan said. Uber said it is against company policy and the law to discriminate against ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney Two Uber drivers arrested while on duty CNNMoney A man in Palo Alto, California, was arrested and charged with sexual assault after a female passenger told police that he made uninvited advances and ignored her requests to stop the vehicle, according to police. Another driver in Chicago was pulled ... Uber releases statement about Palo Alto sexual assaultKRON4.com Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting rider in Palo Alto arrestedKGO-TV Uber driver arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting womanSFGate NBC Bay Area -Palo Alto Online all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate Uber driver arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting woman SFGate An Uber driver was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault over the weekend in East Palo Alto after he forcibly kissed and touched a rider before demanding to be let into the woman's home, police said. The suspected attacker, Redwood City resident ... Uber driver arrested for alleged sexual assaultPalo Alto Online Two Uber drivers arrested while on dutyKPRC Houston Uber Driver Arrested On Sexual Assault ChargesCBS Local The Mercury News -NBC Bay Area -KRON4.com all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

eWeek Uber Pays Security Researcher $10K for Critical Flaw eWeek "Through the endpoint at /rt/users/passwordless-signup it is possible to change the password of any Uber user, given knowledge of their phone number (or by just enumerating phone numbers until one is found that is registered with Uber—not too hard ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NewsFactor Network Startups Aim To Be Like Uber for Women, with Female Drivers NewsFactor Network "Who has used Uber or Lyft before?" Young raised her hand. "How about taxis?" A few more hands went up. "If you booked a ride, would you prefer if the driver was a woman?" Absolutely. "And how many of you would use a ride-hailing service where all the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox News Desperately seeking drivers, Uber and Lyft offer car options Fox News No problem for ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft. These companies are offering rentals, leases and financing deals aimed at getting more drivers on the road. After all, the more drivers they sign up, the more rides are available and the more ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Sci-Tech Today Startups Aim To Be Like Uber for Women, with Female Drivers Sci-Tech Today "Who has used Uber or Lyft before?" Young raised her hand. "How about taxis?" A few more hands went up. "If you booked a ride, would you prefer if the driver was a woman?" Absolutely. "And how many of you would use a ride-hailing service where all the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KRQE News 13 Desperately seeking drivers, Uber and Lyft offer car options KRQE News 13 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 ... Uber, Lyft offer car options to lure driversSeattle Daily Journal of Commerce (subscription) all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CIO Today Popularity of Airbnb, Uber Surges with American Summer Travelers CIO Today The popularity of sharing economy businesses like Airbnb and Uber continues to grow, with twice as many Americans saying they plan to use such services this summer, compared to last summer. That was one of the findings of an online survey of more than ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Top Tech News Popularity of Airbnb, Uber Surges with American Summer Travelers Top Tech News What's helping turn Japanese youngsters into stars on Vine, the Twitter-owned social network devoted to looping, six-second video clips, is the stodginess of this nation's business world. Japan Inc. companies, both big and small, are generally so ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate Uber Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of Sexual Assault SFGate EAST PALO ALTO (BCN) A Redwood City-based Uber driver was arrested today on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female passenger as he was giving her a ride home Friday evening from Palo Alto, police said. Rodolf Vjerdha, 59, was arrested at 4 p.m. in ... South Bay Uber Driver Sexually Assaults Female Rider: PDNBC Bay Area East Palo Alto: Uber driver arrested on suspicion of sexual assaultThe Mercury News Uber driver arrested for sexual assault in Palo AltoKRON4.com Palo Alto Online all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

SFGate Uber driver arrested for alleged sexual assault Palo Alto Online The woman was in downtown Palo Alto socializing with friends on Friday, July 22, when she used the Uber ride-sharing app to request a driver to take her home. The woman, an East Palo Alto resident, decided to use Uber Pool, which would allow other ... Uber Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of Sexual AssaultSFGate East Palo Alto: Uber driver arrested on suspicion of sexual assaultThe Mercury News South Bay Uber Driver Sexually Assaults Female Rider: PDNBC Bay Area WATE 6 On Your Side all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KRON4.com East Palo Alto: Uber driver arrested on suspicion of sexual assault The Mercury News When they arrived at the victim's home, the driver kissed the victim and asked her to let him into her apartment. The woman refused Vjerdha's request, but she was unable to exit his car because he locked the door. She was able to exit the Uber driver's ... Uber Driver Arrested On Sexual Assault ChargesCBS Local South Bay Uber Driver Sexually Assaults Female Rider: PDNBC Bay Area Uber driver arrested for sexual assault in Palo AltoKRON4.com Palo Alto Online all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KRON4.com South Bay Uber Driver Sexually Assaults Female Rider: PD NBC Bay Area A young woman enjoying a night out with friends was sexually assaulted by her Uber driver, according to the Palo Alto Police Department. The driver has since been arrested and police are investigating to see if there have been more victims. According ... East Palo Alto: Uber driver arrested on suspicion of sexual assaultThe Mercury News Uber Driver Arrested On Sexual Assault ChargesCBS Local Uber driver arrested for sexual assault in Palo AltoKRON4.com all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Skift Uber and Lyft Will Help Drivers Get Cars – For a Price Skift 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 ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Tribune Uber driver accused of having illegal gun, smoking cannabis during work Chicago Tribune An Uber driver was charged Saturday with possessing cannabis and driving around with a weapon while he was a felon, officials said. Chad Pilcher, 41, of the 300 block of West 91st Street, was charged with possession of a firearm with a defaced serial ... Uber driver charged with possession of firearm, marijuanaChicago Sun-Times all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber