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Las Vegas Review-Journal Uber driver returns lost money to World Series Poker player U.S. News & World Report LAS VEGAS (AP) — A World Series of Poker player says he hit an "emotional jackpot" thanks to an Uber driver who returned his $7,000 ante. Jacob Brundage, of Lakeland, Florida, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal (http://bit.ly/1RZJRBK) that he lost a ... Uber driver returns cash-filled bag WSOP player left behindLas Vegas Review-Journal all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Why there will never be an Uber for healthcare TechCrunch You should walk away from anyone who says there can be an “Uber for healthcare.” It is the equivalent of someone saying they “have a bridge to sell you.” Or, more precisely, it shows a complete lack of understanding for how healthcare works and how ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KOLO Uber and Lyft drivers in Austin, Texas, sue the companies KOLO SAN FRANCISCO (CNNMoney) -- When Uber and Lyft abruptly halted services in Austin, Texas, on May 9, thousands of drivers suddenly lost work. The ride-hailing companies pulled out of the city after losing a vote that would have required stricter ... Thanks, City Council, but I'm OK with Uber as isChicago Tribune Uber Tweaks Its App in Bid To Appease DriversCIO Today Drivers sue Uber, Lyft over exit from Austin, TexasReuters Ars Technica -MyStatesman.com -The Guardian all 92 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Ars Technica Uber hired investigators to impersonate journalists to target lawsuit plaintiff Ars Technica According to the Tuesday order, Uber is now required to produce documents to a New York-based federal judge to aid in the determination as to whether Uber has engaged in price-fixing behavior. The suit, known as Meyer v. Kalanick, pits New Yorker and ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Ars Technica Uber—and its execs—hit with fines in France for illegal taxi service Ars Technica Uber has been hit with a €800,000 fine (~$900,000) for running an illegal transport service and breaking privacy laws in France, the New York Times reports. The penalty was dished out to the ride-sharing app by a French court on Thursday. Additionally ... Uber fined $900000 for illegal service in FranceTimes of India all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Uber and Lyft are playing a shameless game of copycat Quartz “Some people still want to schedule rides, and they're like, 'where's the scheduling interface?'” he said at the Dreamforce conference in San Francisco last September. “And I'm like, we want to be so reliable that you don't have to schedule. … You don ... 'Uber for kids' rolls into Bay AreaSan Jose Mercury News all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Tribune Uber and Lyft drivers in Austin sue the companies WJXT Jacksonville SAN FRANCISCO (CNNMoney) - When Uber and Lyft abruptly halted services in Austin, Texas, on May 9, thousands of drivers suddenly lost work. The ride-hailing companies pulled out of the city after losing a vote that would have required stricter ... Thanks, City Council, but I'm OK with Uber as isChicago Tribune Drivers sue Uber, Lyft over exit from Austin, TexasReuters Ex-drivers sue Uber, Lyft after ridesharers left Austin over fingerprint lawArs Technica MyStatesman.com -Tech.Co -NewYorkUpstate.com all 91 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Week Magazine Assessing Saudi Arabia's stake in Uber The Week Magazine "In its quest to build a global empire," Uber is turning to a Middle Eastern monarchy for help, said Mike Isaac and Michael J. de la Merced at The New York Times. The ride-hailing juggernaut announced last week that it has accepted a staggering $3.5 ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KHON2 State doles out big fines as stalemate with Uber continues KHON2 A day after KHON2 reported that Uber “unblocked” Honolulu International Airport on its app, drivers are getting hit with big fines. It's a story Always Investigating revealed Thursday, and we've learned more about an escalating stalemate as rideshares ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Local transit authority wins grant for free Uber rides Tampa Bay Business Journal The transit agency was awarded a $300,000 Florida Department of Transportation grant Friday to partner with a transportation network company — in this case, Uber Technologies Inc. — to provide free rides to those without access to personal ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Government Technology Uber and Friends Pressure Pennsylvania PUC to Reconsider $11.4 Million Fine Government Technology (TNS) -- Under pressure from Uber's allies to ease up on an "innovative" business, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, voted Thursday to reconsider its record $11.4 million fine against the ride-sharing service. The PUC voted, 4-0, to conduct a ... Pennsylvania To Reconsider Record $11.4M Fine Against UberCBS Local PUC, feeling heat from Uber allies, votes to reconsider $11.4M finePhilly.com all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber vs. Taxi: Which Is Cheaper? ConsumerReports.org Uber bills its ride-hailing service as “smarter than a taxi.” Yet in many cases, taking a local taxi service might be a smarter choice for your wallet. One of the reasons for Uber's success? Its fares can be cheaper than taking a taxi. That's ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget France fines Uber for illegal ridesharing Engadget You may love Uber for enabling your wild drunken weekends, but there's clearly no love lost between the ride-hailing app and the French government. After a slew of suspensions and protests, a French court has slapped Uber with an 800,000 euro fine ... French court fines Uber, executives for running illegal serviceBusiness Insider French Court Convicts Uber of Violating Transport, Privacy LawsWall Street Journal Uber and 2 of its executives are convicted and fined in FranceLos Angeles Times New York Times -VentureBeat -The Guardian all 110 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Indianapolis Star Uber is sued by Indiana driver over tips Indianapolis Star An Indianapolis man is suing ride-hailing service Uber, claiming the company steals drivers' tips and wrongly classifies workers as independent contractors. In documents filed Thursday in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana ... Driver files federal lawsuit against Uber on behalf of all Mass. driversBoston.com Local Uber driver sues company over compensation issuesIndianapolis Business Journal Boston driver sues Uber on behalf of Mass. driversMetro.us WRTV Indianapolis all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times How sleazy is Uber? This federal judge wants to know. Los Angeles Times We're familiar with the Uber that talked about responding to bad publicity by digging up dirt on reporters following the company. Also the Uber that allegedly stalked passengers using its service, following their travel routes for the amusement of its ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Uber's newest competitor looks almost exactly like Uber Quartz Juno, the “stealth startup” that plans to take on Uber by being nicer to drivers, only opened its beta to the New York public in mid-May, but it's already blending into the city's ride-hailing scene. Juno is luring drivers by only taking commissions of ... An Uber Driver Was Paid Only $35 for 36 Hours of WorkObserver We tried the new app that thinks it can beat Uber to take over New YorkBusiness Insider The New Way Uber Drivers Can Fine YouATTN all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Hill Austin drivers sue Uber, Lyft after companies leave city The Hill Drivers from Austin, Texas, are reportedly suing Uber and Lyft after the ride-hailing companies quickly ended their operations in the city last month. The drivers allege the companies broke the law, claiming they had an obligation to give workers 60 ... Lawsuits: Uber, Lyft violated labor law in Austin shutdownMyStatesman.com Drivers sue Uber, Lyft over exit from Austin, TexasReuters Drivers sue Uber, Lyft over abrupt Austin exitAustin Business Journal Ars Technica -KITV Honolulu -The Guardian all 82 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Money Magazine Uber Will Give You $2 If Your Pool is Late Money Magazine Launched in August 2014, UberPool lets riders split a car with someone else for a fraction of the cost of a solo trip in a regular Uber. But with this backseat-sharing version of the sharing economy's biggest player comes the nuisance of public ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Boston Globe The times they are a-changin' — for Uber that is The Boston Globe Since launching its ride sharing application six years ago, the company said on its blog that they have “heard from our riders that sometimes they want to arrange a pickup in advance so they can rest assured that an Uber will be available when they ... Uber Makes a U-Turn on Scheduled RidesWall Street Journal Soon You'll Be Able to Schedule Uber RidesGizmodo Uber joins Lyft, Gett in having scheduled ridesUSA TODAY PC Magazine -Tech Times -The Sydney Morning Herald all 56 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Uber will finally face a rival in Africa it won't be able to beat so easily Quartz In Africa, local taxi companies and startups have been working hard to compete with Uber but the ride hailing company has managed to outmaneuver most of them. Uber, now in 10 sub-Saharan African cities, it might now be facing its first real challenge ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Sydney Morning Herald Uber battles claims of subprime car finance The Sydney Morning Herald Uber is facing accusations it is partnering with subprime auto lenders in Australia as part of an aggressive push to get more drivers on the road. The deals are part of a network of partnerships between the $80 billion ride-hailing company and car ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KHON2 Uber unblocks Honolulu airport pickups despite permit issues KHON2 It just got a lot easier to book an Uber ride from Hawaii's busiest airport. Always Investigating found out the ride-sharing giant has unblocked Honolulu International Airport on its app, causing an outcry from taxi and commercial drivers who carry ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Philly.com PUC, feeling heat from Uber allies, votes to reconsider $11.4M fine Philly.com The PUC's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement, which had recommended a bigger fine against Uber for ignoring cease-and-desist orders until it was licensed, defended the penalty as "an appropriate reaction to Uber's defiant corporate culture.". Pennsylvania to reconsider record $11.4M fine against UberNews & Observer all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MyStatesman.com Lawsuits: Uber, Lyft violated labor law in Austin shutdown MyStatesman.com The lawsuits, brought by Austin-area residents Todd Johnston, a former Uber driver, and David Thorton, a former Lyft driver, accuse the companies of failing to properly notify their drivers of the impending shutdown. Federal law requires most companies ... Ex-drivers sue Uber, Lyft after ridesharers left Austin over fingerprint lawArs Technica Drivers sue Uber, Lyft over exit from Austin, TexasReuters With no Uber or Lyft, a Texas city is crowdsourcing rides on FacebookThe Guardian Texas Tribune -Austin American-Statesman all 66 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBCNews.com Uber Hired Former CIA Officer in Probe of Lawsuit Opponent NBCNews.com The revelation that Uber hired a CIA veteran to conduct investigations into an opponent came in a judge's order Tuesday in a legal tussle between Uber founder Travis Kalanick and a plaintiff who alleges that Kalanick engaged in a price-fixing scheme ... Uber CEO Wants to Partner With Automakers, Not Build CarsBloomberg Zetsche, Uber CEO illustrate wary courtship during tech eventAutomotive News Uber's CEO says he's leaving it 'as late as humanly possible' to go publicBusiness Insider The Verge -Quartz -Deutsche Welle all 35 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber