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Chicago Tribune Don't over-regulate Uber, deregulate taxis Chicago Tribune A controversial ordinance before the City Council as well as a federal lawsuit filed by taxi interests calls for those who drive for Uber, Lyft, Sidecar and other ride-hailing services to be subjected to most of the requirements to which limousine and ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Vanity Fair Uber's Plan for World Domination: A Board of Political Heavyweights Vanity Fair In its early days, Travis Kalanick's Uber was not in the business of making friends. The ride-hailing service seemed to revel in breaking noisily into new markets, inviting trouble from regulators as it expanded across the globe. But lately, the $51 ... Uber assembles advisory board of international power brokersThe Guardian Uber hires more former politicians to champion its causeEngadget Uber gets help navigating policy roadblocksDeutsche Welle Fortune -TechCrunch -Financial Times all 35 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Courier-Journal Taking Uber, Lyft from Derby? This will help The Courier-Journal Many enjoy the ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft that allow them to you enjoy the tastes of Derby without worrying about getting behind the wheel. But on such a busy day, there are a few things to keep in mind if you are counting on someone else ... Uber Sued Again, This Time for Robo-TextsGovernment Technology Should Uber and Lyft Leave, Could Others Step Up?KUT Uber dismisses lawsuit over election robo-texts as 'meritless'The Hill Boston.com -The Independent -Texas Tribune all 120 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Independent Uber accused of illegally influencing effort to reduce background checks The Independent Uber is at the center lawsuit filed in a federal court in Austin, Texas, that alleges the company sent unsolicited automatic text messages to customers to drum up support for a ballot measure that would ease background checks for rideshare drivers. The ... Uber Sued Over "Robo-Texts" in Austin Election BattleTexas Tribune Taxis suing Miami-Dade for $1 billion over new Uber lawMiami Herald Uber sued over Austin electionAustin Business Journal (blog) KVUE.com -Fusion -KEYE TV all 97 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber assembles advisory board of international power brokers The Guardian Speaking after this week's inaugural meeting Plouffe, Uber's chief adviser, said: “We had vibrant discussions about every aspect of our business and the unique challenges and opportunities Uber faces around the world. We're already benefiting greatly ... Uber taps global leaders for new public policy advisory groupTechCrunch Uber gets help navigating policy roadblocksDeutsche Welle Former ACCC chairman appointed to Uber advisory boardZDNet Engadget -Financial Times -Fortune all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBC.ca New Toronto Uber rules means more surge pricing and insurance for all CBC.ca The city will create a new class of licence — called a "private transportation company" licence — that Uber and other ride-hailing firms would have to apply for. The new licence appears to be constructed around phone apps, which are currently used to ... Bill could be death knell for Uber in QuebecMontreal Gazette You don't have to pay extra to get an Uber at Sydney AirportMashable Uber Faces Off Against Russian Technology Giant YandexThe Moscow Times (registration) Daily Mail -NOLA.com -Toronto Star all 100 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Hill Uber dismisses lawsuit over election robo-texts as 'meritless' The Hill The ride-hailing company was hit with a lawsuit on Wednesday for allegedly violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Uber allegedly sent thousands of unsolicited texts to Uber users in Austin, Texas, to rally support for a ballot measure ahead ... Uber accused of illegally influencing effort to reduce background checksThe Independent Uber sued over Austin electionAustin Business Journal (blog) Austin woman sues Uber over 'robo-texts'KEYE TV KVUE.com all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KEYE TV Uber sued over Austin election Austin Business Journal (blog) An Austin woman sued Uber Technologies Inc. Wednesday saying that the company's recent text message campaign ads were illegal. Uber said the lawsuit was a political stunt designed to influence the looming May 7 vote over Proposition 1, which will ... Austin woman sues Uber over 'robo-texts'KEYE TV Class-action lawsuit filed against Uber over Prop. 1 textsKVUE.com all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Harvard Business Review Uber's New Tipping Policy Is a Mistake Harvard Business Review Uber recently settled a class action lawsuit brought by drivers claiming unfair wage and labor practices. In addition to paying up to $100 million, the settlement involves clarifying the ride-sharing service's stance on tipping. Uber has long opposed ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber's Dangerous Hypocrisy on Drowsy Driving Inc.com I had known that Uber's payment structure encouraged drivers to strive for quantity--in addition to the incentives for trip totals, the company also guarantees $2,000 in earnings to new drivers who spend at least 60 hours a week on the road--but this ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Capital New York Emails show Uber's cultivation of Council before fight with de Blasio Capital New York Uber aggressively courted members of the City Council in the weeks before Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced a temporary cap on the ride-hail industry last year, emails between the company's representatives and Council staff show. The emails, obtained ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Via Raising $100 Million, Fueling Yet Another Uber Rival in U.S. Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc. has been testing the most direct competitor to Via, a service called UberHop targeting commuters in Seattle and Toronto. Via argues that its service is more efficient because the company pores over users' location data to ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNN International Driver for Uber's Chinese rival arrested over killing CNN International Uber's big Chinese rival, Didi Chuxing, has suffered a setback after a driver for the company was arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a female passenger. Local police in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen said they began investigating after ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail Uber to compete with new ride-sharing app GoCatch in Australia Daily Mail A ride-sharing service price war has broken out, with newcomers GoCatch slashing prices of off-peak fares by five per cent in an attempt to tempt customers away from its rival, Uber. Newcomers GoCatch, who have already amassed 1,000 drivers since ... GoCatch cuts prices in bid to challenge Uber's grip on SydneySydney Morning Herald Fresh Uber price war erupts with rivalNEWS.com.au all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber's Denial of Blame for Sex Attacks Fails to Kill Lawsuit Bloomberg A woman identified in the case as Jane Doe 1 alleges that in February 2015 in Boston, her Uber driver waited until after he'd dropped off her friend to assault her before she escaped. A second woman, Jane Doe 2, claims that when she hailed a ride in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

fox13now.com Woman claims Uber driver sexually assaulted her during ride to North Salt Lake fox13now.com NORTH SALT LAKE, Utah -- A North Salt Lake woman claims an Uber driver trapped her inside his car and sexually assaulted her Sunday night. Uber says the man is no longer driving for them, but so far no arrests have been made. The alleged victim said ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable You don't have to pay extra to get an Uber at Sydney Airport Mashable Your holiday will no longer be ruined by a ridiculous cab fare after you land in Sydney, Australia. On Thursday, Uber announced you can now book the ride sharing service at Sydney Airport and get the driver to meet you in a designated area at both the ... New Orleans cabbies claim Uber drivers accept illegal street hailsNOLA.com Uber tells its drivers to collect passengers from Sydney Airport using public pick up zonesDaily Mail Key changes in Toronto's Uber and taxi reformToronto Star Huffington Post Canada -euronews -Yahoo7 News all 100 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

fox5sandiego.com Uber offers free rides on Cinco de Mayo fox5sandiego.com SAN DIEGO – Uber's offering free rides this weekend to encourage people to make safe choices when celebrating Cinco de Mayo in San Diego, the share ride service announced Wednesday. Mothers Against Drunk Driving wants you to enjoy Cinco de Mayo ... Uber Will Deliver Free Burritos in Tempe Tomorrow for Cinco de MayoPhoenix New Times all 450 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Miami Herald Uber Sued Over "Robo-Texts" in Austin Election Battle Texas Tribune Ride-hailing company Uber was hit with a class-action lawsuit on Wednesday over "robo-text messages" the company has been sending Austin customers seeking their support for a controversial referendum on the ballot Saturday. The suit, filed in federal ... Taxis suing Miami-Dade for $1 billion over new Uber lawMiami Herald Austin PAC calls for Uber, Lyft campaign tactics to be investigatedKVUE.com Prop. 1 Opponents Question Ethics of Uber and LyftTWC News Fusion -CityLab -Local 10 all 92 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider There was one winner in the $100 million Uber settlement Business Insider travis kalanick uber ERIC PIERMONT/AFP/Getty ImagesTravis Kalanick, Co-Founder and CEO of Uber, a mobile application connecting passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire, talks during a session of LeWeb 2013 event in Saint-Denis near Paris on ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber taps global leaders for new public policy advisory group TechCrunch Uber announced today that it has assembled an advisory board from around the globe to help guide the company on public policy as it continues to expand into new markets. The board includes members from every continent except Africa and Antarctica. Former ACCC chairman appointed to Uber advisory boardZDNet Uber's New Policy Advisory Board Taps Business and Political HeavyweightsFortune Uber picks up Neelie Kroes to navigate policy roadblocksFinancial Times Bloomberg -Re/code -Phys.Org all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Miami Herald Taxis suing Miami-Dade for $1 billion over new Uber law Miami Herald Brandishing a lawsuit against Miami-Dade over the pro-Uber bill passed the night before, a taxi-company lawyer on Wednesday acknowledged sub-par service from many cabs but said the county is unfairly giving an advantage to deep-pocketed and ... Uber Sued Over "Robo-Texts" in Austin Election BattleTexas Tribune Austin PAC calls for Uber, Lyft campaign tactics to be investigatedKVUE.com Are Uber and Lyft going too far to sway Austin voters?Fusion KEYE TV -KUT -Local 10 all 94 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBC.ca Uber says new Quebec legislation could shut down ride-hailing service CBC.ca Uber says it will shut down in Quebec if reports of proposed legislation are true. "We hope the Quebec government will take the time to consider more progressive alternatives so that it doesn't fall behind," Jean-Nicolas Guillemette, general manager of ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post Uber's terrible idea for tipping drivers New York Post One of the best things about Uber is that when you arrive at your destination, you can just wish the driver a good day and get out of the car. No fumbling with your wallet, no calculating tips, no waiting for the credit card to go through, no juggling ... The poorer Uber drivers are, the more they probably depend on UberQuartz Congratulations Uber, You're All Grown Up: The Class-Action Lawyers Are CirclingForbes Uber settlement getting a thumbs down from some driversSan Jose Mercury News Inc.com -BBC News -Fortune all 109 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

680 News Council gives green light for Uber to operate legally in Toronto 680 News Toronto city council has voted in favour of new ground transportation rules that will cut some regulations for taxis while imposing new ones on Uber. The newly-passed regulations mean that for the first time, Uber has the green light to operate legally ... Toronto rolls out welcome mat for Uber with new rulesToronto Star Council approves regulations for UberToronto Sun Uber still alive in Toronto as council approves compromise deal to regulate ridesharing servicesNational Post The Globe and Mail -MetroNews Canada -Globalnews.ca all 40 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber