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Forbes Uber Has Found A Perfect Fit In Romania, But Why? Forbes When Uber arrived in Bucharest's point-to-point transport market in February 2015, few of the city's inhabitants had likely ever heard of the ride-sharing app. But this is a capital city with a population of almost 2 million people and it was recently ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Amazon, Google, and Microsoft might be going to war to win Uber's cloud business Business Insider For the first time in its seven-year existence, car-hailing app Uber is outsourcing some of its server infrastructure beyond its own four walls, reports The Information. Uber is apparently soliciting bids from the likes of Google, Microsoft, and Amazon ... Uber wants to get to you even fasterFast Company all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times Uber and Lyft End Rides in Austin to Protest Fingerprint Background Checks New York Times Uber and Lyft, both based in California, responded by underwriting a nearly $9 million campaign against the ordinance that culminated with an up-or-down vote by Austin residents on Saturday. Nearly 56 percent voted to preserve the measure, which also ... A high-tech hub just voted to call Uber's bluff on tougher regulationLos Angeles Times 10000 Uber, Lyft drivers in Austin not working after voteCNBC Austin drivers in the lurch after Uber, Lyft exitCNNMoney Forbes -KHOU.com -Jalopnik all 490 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Huffington Post Uber Offering $5 Rides In New York City Huffington Post Uber is about to get a lot cheaper in New York City — that is, if you don't mind sharing your ride with a stranger and walking a few extra blocks to catch a car. The new offer, which is supposed to make routes more efficient, comes during a time of ... Uber's big update in New York makes it much more like a private busBusiness Insider Uber is now offering flat fee $5 carpool rides in Manhattan during peak hoursThe Verge This Is Uber's Next Price-Slashing ExperimentTIME The Next Web -SocialTimes -Gizmodo all 27 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Give Uber credit—a lot more credit—for its genius transportation revolution Quartz Uber is slavery…Uber will add to traffic congestion…Uber destroys the savings of cab drivers… Hold the litany. Is this the incumbency speaking? And my name isn't Marie Antoinette. I might get in trouble for this, but I'd like to add a drop of ... Taxi drivers blockade Victoria premier's office in protest against Uber9news.com.au Melbourne Uber protests 'could get ugly', angry Melbourne taxi drivers warnABC Online Uber drivers unite. But is that enough to wring change from ride-sharing giant in NYC?Washington Post Crain's New York Business (blog) -Toronto Star -NEWS.com.au all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber Seeks New Rules as Hungary Considers Ban on Popular App ABC News Taxi drivers have held numerous protests against Uber and unlicensed passenger transport. In response, the government last week vowed to ban the Uber app, suspend the license of Uber drivers for up to six months and ban their cars for up to three years. and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber is at the heart of China's oversharing economy Financial Times So I guess it was always only a matter of time until the sharing economy broke into the emotional sharing market, too, and offered some lay therapy. If nail artists and waxing technicians can be in-loco psychiatrist, why not Uber drivers? They all have ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post Landlord whose son abused Uber driver is accused of harassing tenants New York Post A Big Apple landlord whose portfolio includes over 100 buildings was busted Monday morning, sources said. The precise charges against Steven Croman weren't yet clear, but the state attorney general's office is expected to file a Manhattan civil suit ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Vox Uber is becoming a monopoly. It should start acting like one. Vox Last month, Uber announced that it was settling two big driver lawsuits that could have forced the company to recognize its drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. In a post titled "Growing and growing up," Uber CEO Travis Kalanick ... Instead of tips, Uber could pay drivers moreThe Boston Globe all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBC.ca Toronto police release security footage in stray bullet shooting of Uber driver CBC.ca Toronto police have released security footage of a suspect who allegedly shot an Uber driver while he was driving through the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood last month. Uber driver struck by stray bullet driving past fight near Dundas and Bathurst. Security video released of suspect in Uber driver shootingCityNews Police release video of suspect after Uber driver struck by stray bulletCP24 Toronto's Breaking News Security video released of suspect in shooting that injured Uber driverGlobalnews.ca 640 Toronto News -CTV News all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox News Latino Uber driver arrested for allegedly raping and robbing passenger in Mexico City Fox News Latino Mexico City – A driver for the car service Uber was arrested for allegedly raping and robbing a female passenger in Mexico City, capital authorities reported Sunday. A criminal judge ordered the driver jailed on May 4 and he is now being held in the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ZDNet Uber went from 'god view' stalker to privacy buff in under two years ZDNet I once called Uber the "worst company" in Silicon Valley. Today it's one of the bravest. The San Francisco, Calif.-based ride sharing giant, a company worth upwards of $68 billion, might be known as the largest private-sector startup going today. But ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NPR Uber, Lyft Vow To Stop Driving In Austin After Voters Keep Regulations NPR After voters in Austin, Texas, rejected a proposal for loosened regulations on ride-hailing apps, both Uber and Lyft have announced they will be "pausing" operations in the city. In late 2015, Austin's City Council approved an ordinance requiring ... Uber and Lyft to suspend Austin operations after vote on background checksThe Verge Uber, Lyft to halt Austin service after losing voteUSA TODAY Uber, Lyft Spend Big, Lose Big in Austin Vote on Driver FingerprintingNBCNews.com The Guardian -Wall Street Journal -KXAN.com all 208 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Karhoo takes on Uber with a price-comparing taxi app Engadget Since Uber launched, taxi-booking companies have scrambled to create their own mobile-first services that give customers plenty of options, but ultimately lock customers to their fleet of drivers. A new entrant, Karhoo, launches as yet another of those ... Uber rival Karhoo say they'll get black cab drivers onside tooDaily Mail 'People need choice' New taxi-booking app set to take on UberExpress.co.uk Fixed-price cab app Karhoo takes on UberEvening Standard The Times (subscription) all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PYMNTS.com Former EU Regulator Joins Uber's Public Policy Board PYMNTS.com To better navigate through its many legal hurdles, the ride-hailing company has hired Neelie Kroes, former VP of the European Commission (EU's executive branch) and a longtime advocate of Uber's position in the European Union. “Uber is 100 percent ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Hindustan Times Centre letting Ola, Uber ply in Delhi, charges AAP Hindustan Times Members of Delhi Taxi Tourist Transporters Association protest against taxi aggregators Ola and Uber outside Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence. An Ola cab driver was arrested for allegedly molesting a Belgian woman in Gurgaon on Sunday. AAP demands ban on Ola and Uber after sexual assault on Belgian nationalThe News Minute all 87 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

International Business Times China's Uber Headache: How Ride Hailing Apps Have Enraged Taxi Operators, Delighted Consumers, And ... International Business Times But the rapid spread of such services — Didi Kuaidi now operates in 400 Chinese cities, Uber in around 50 — has enraged not only China's traditional taxi companies, which usually have close links to local government and have enjoyed a near-monopoly ... 5 Reasons Uber Will Win In ChinaSeeking Alpha Uber's China Rival Didi Kuaidi is Raising $2 Billion in FundingSkift all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber's enemies unite for counteroffensive Crain's New York Business (blog) The taxi industry and Mayor Bill de Blasio were caught off guard last year when an administration proposal to cap the number of for-hire vehicles ran into an Uber-orchestrated public relations buzz saw. Determined not to be outgunned again, disability ... Uber piles pressure on US taxi financiersFinancial Times The 'Uber Grandma' of Portsmouth battles City HallBoston.com Parsing the compromise on UberToronto Star all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Boston Herald Cop in alleged Uber assault has 5 internal affairs cases since '12 Boston Herald Michael C. Doherty, the Boston cop accused of assaulting an Uber driver last year, has faced five internal affairs investigations since 2012, including a domestic violence case in which he was found at fault, the Herald investigation found. In 2013 ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Boston Herald Cop in alleged Uber assault has 5 IA cases since '12 Boston Herald Michael C. Doherty, the Boston cop accused of assaulting an Uber driver last year, has faced five internal affairs investigations since 2012, including a domestic violence case in which he was found at fault, the Herald investigation found. In 2013 ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Richmond.com Uber, Basket partner for shopping promotion Richmond.com Uber and Basket, a grocery shopping smartphone app, are launching a limited-time promotion today (Monday, May9 in the Richmond area that provides free Uber rides to shoppers using the Basket app to find the best deals on groceries. Customers use the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Uber rival Karhoo say they'll get black cab drivers onside too Daily Mail Britain's latest taxi app aims to save the licensed cab trade from from being killed off by its great rival Uber. Karhoo is a new player in the on-demand transport game and has it sights set on the industry giant. It claims it can revitalize the black ... Anyone but Uber: the app that hails traditional cabsThe Times (subscription) all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Uber piles pressure on US taxi financiers Financial Times Regulators are scrutinising the finances of cooperative lenders that fund the cab trade in New York and some other US cities as the disruption caused by Uber spreads beyond the taxi stand. Documents filed in recent days show borrower delinquencies at ... Uber's enemies unite for counteroffensiveCrain's New York Business (blog) Parsing the compromise on UberToronto Star The 'Uber Grandma' of Portsmouth battles City HallBoston.com all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber is now offering flat fee $5 carpool rides in Manhattan during peak hours The Verge Good news for New Yorkers who like deals and don't mind sharing a cab ride with a complete stranger or two: Uber is sending out notices on Monday that its carpool service will now be a flat $5, but only in Manhattan below 110th Street and only during ... Uber's Testing a $5 Flat Fee for Shared RidesGizmodo Uber Now Offers Flat $5 Carpool Rides In ManhattanUbergizmo all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Skift 5 Reasons Uber Will Win In China Seeking Alpha The billions of dollars spent by Uber (Private:UBER) and Didi Kuaidi in the China ride-hailing wars have captivated investors, journalists and government policymakers alike, with many wondering whether Uber will go down in flames like the foreign tech ... Uber's China Rival Didi Kuaidi is Raising $2 Billion in FundingSkift all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber