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New York Daily News Uber drivers will have to provide a 'clear, well-lit' selfie in order to pick up passengers as part of new safety ... New York Daily News Uber drivers in the city are being asked to take selfies for safety. Before an Uber car in New York can hit the road, the app will request that a driver selected at random snap a “clear, well-lit” selfie, so it can be matched with their profile picture ... How Uber conquered LondonThe Guardian In Uber challenge, taxi drivers lose Jefferson Parish lawsuitNOLA.com Taxi drivers against Uber riding on its lawsuit against SPADThe Star Online MetroNews Canada -Bristol Post all 32 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KTRK-TV Uber threatens to leave Houston in dispute over background checks KTRK-TV In a statement, Uber general manager Sarfraz Maredia said, "Houston's rules are some of the most burdensome in the country, and it is one of only two cities in the U.S. to require fingerprinting, even though there is no evidence to suggest this ... Uber threatens to leave HoustonChron.com Uber Preparing to Leave Houston if City Keeps Existing RulesTexas Tribune Uber threatens to leave Houston if fingerprinting continues thereMyStatesman.com KPRC Houston -Austin Monitor all 77 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

San Francisco Chronicle Will Uber lawsuit tip the scales for gratuities? San Francisco Chronicle Uber last week agreed to notify passengers that tips are not included as part of its $100 million settlement of a landmark drivers' class-action lawsuit. The drivers' attorney suggested that drivers put signs in their cars saying tips were welcome but ... Uber May Have to Reveal Financial Secrets in Driver SettlementBloomberg Uber drivers can now ask for tips — and stiffing them could ruin your ratingCBC.ca all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NJ.com As Newark touts benefits of $10M Uber deal, cabbies still cry foul NJ.com NEWARK — City officials on Wednesday released additional details of its $10 million deal with Uber, which they claim will regulate the mobile car-hailing app and create a level playing field with local taxi drivers. The agreement, however, has failed ... Newark, Uber Announce New Provisions, Fees In Airport DealCBS Local Newark, Uber agree to deal with $3 million up-front paymentNorthJersey.com all 24 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber's new policy fines riders who are two minutes late The Verge Ride-sharing giant Uber is piloting a new cancellation policy in New York City, New Jersey, Phoenix, and Dallas, TechCrunch reported. The policy reduces the amount of time riders have to cancel trips and the amount of time drivers have to wait before ... Always making your Uber driver wait? Get ready for a new late feeWGN-TV Don't leave your Uber driver waiting or it'll cost you in NJ and NYCNJ.com Uber May Charge Riders After 2 Minute Wait TimeTIME Refinery29 -CW33 NewsFix -Mirror.co.uk all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chron.com Uber threatens to leave Houston Chron.com Uber has issued an ultimatum to Houston to reform its rules for allowing drivers to partner with the company or it will leave town. “We have worked hard and taken extraordinary steps to help guide drivers through the current process in Houston,” Uber's ... Uber threatens to leave Houston if fingerprinting continues thereMyStatesman.com Uber Preparing to Leave Houston if City Keeps Existing RulesTexas Tribune State Green Lights Uber, Overrides Local Control, RegulationsJackson Free Press Los Angeles Times -Corpus Christi Caller-Times -The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines all 63 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Government Technology Uber Preparing to Leave Houston if City Keeps Existing Rules Texas Tribune Uber announced Wednesday that the company plans to cease operations in Houston if the city council does not repeal its existing regulations relating to vehicle-for-hire companies. Houston is one of two cities in the country where Uber continues to ... Austin, Texas, Voters' Decision on Fingerprinting Uber Drivers May Affect Cities NationwideGovernment Technology Uber threatens to leave HoustonChron.com State Green Lights Uber, Overrides Local Control, RegulationsJackson Free Press MyStatesman.com -Los Angeles Times -Corpus Christi Caller-Times all 63 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS Local Newark, Uber Announce New Provisions, Fees In Airport Deal CBS Local NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Officials in New Jersey's largest city are set to announce an agreement with Uber. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka revealed details that were ironed out between Newark and the ride-hailing company on Tuesday. Officials say ... Airport Uber users get another break as Elizabeth tables proposed banNJ.com all 17 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Huffington Post Canada Uber driver charged with sexual assault Toronto Star A Toronto man has been charged with sexual assault after a woman told police she was attacked by an Uber driver in Markham. York Regional Police say a 34-year-old woman called for an Uber car to meet her near Yonge St. and Major Mackenzie Dr. in ... Uber Driver Charged With Sexual Assault After Alleged Attack In MarkhamHuffington Post Canada Uber driver charged with sexual assault in Markham incidentCP24 Toronto's Breaking News Police charge Uber driver with sex assault after Markham incidentCBC.ca Globalnews.ca all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WGN-TV Always making your Uber driver wait? Get ready for a new late fee WGN-TV The on-demand car service app says it's testing a new program in certain locations where customers will be charged a fee if the driver is still waiting two minutes after the arriving at the pickup location. Uber had been giving passengers a five minute ... Uber May Charge Riders After 2 Minute Wait TimeTIME Why Your Next Uber Could Cost MoreRefinery29 Don't leave your Uber driver waiting or it'll cost you in NJ and NYCNJ.com CW33 NewsFix -Mirror.co.uk all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

State Green Lights Uber, Overrides Local Control, Regulations Jackson Free Press #Uber has the green light to operate statewide, after a bill implementing statewide regulations soared through the Legislature this session largely uncontested. The new transportation network company bill will override all municipality ordinances used ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TIME Uber May Charge Riders After 2 Minute Wait Time TIME Uber says it is testing charging customers a fee if their driver is waits more than two minutes for them, instead of the current five minute wait time, according to CNN Money. Uber is also changing the ride cancellation grace period from five minutes ... Always making your Uber driver wait? Get ready for a new late feeWGN-TV Uber Testing Higher Late Fees in Dallas, Other CitiesCW33 NewsFix Uber threatens to start charging passengers who don't turn up for their ride within 2 MINUTESMirror.co.uk all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Arianna Huffington joins Uber's board of directors The Verge Don't be surprised if your next Uber driver lectures you about the "miracle of sleep" or has a "nap pod" installed in the back of their car. Uber announced Wednesday that media mogul, author, and sleep advocate Arianna Huffington has joined its board ... Uber CEO Travis Kalanick takes stand against critics who want IPOCNBC Arianna Huffington joins Uber's boardCNNMoney Uber Names Arianna Huffington to BoardWall Street Journal Washington Post (blog) -USA TODAY all 24 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Tribune With settlement, tipping is coming to Uber Chicago Tribune As part of the settlement with drivers in California and Massachusetts, Uber has agreed to notify customers more clearly that tips are not included in fares and give tacit approval for optional gratuity. Drivers can now solicit cash tips by asking ... Uber may be liable for accidents, even if drivers are contractorsSan Francisco Chronicle Most Uber drivers to get less than $25 from big settlementUSA TODAY Uber drivers can now find the cheapest gas stations within the appThe Verge Bloomberg -Business Insider -Huffington Post all 105 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Calgary Herald Calgary's test of Uber's driver screening leaves divided council, with poll Calgary Herald Calgary city hall scrambled this week to quell the uproar triggered after Mayor Naheed Nenshi suggested bureaucrats used sex offenders and violent criminals during an enforcement operation to evaluate Uber's background screening process. Nenshi says ... Calgary officials won't give straight answer on Uber investigationMetroNews Canada all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV Always making your Uber driver wait? Get ready for a new late fee New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV The on-demand car service app says it's testing a new program in certain locations where customers will be charged a fee if the driver is still waiting two minutes after the arriving at the pickup location. Uber had been giving passengers a five minute ... Uber May Charge Riders After 2 Minute Wait TimeTIME all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

FOX40 Always Making Your Uber Driver Wait? Get Ready for a New Late Fee FOX40 The on-demand car service app says it's testing a new program in certain locations where customers will be charged a fee if the driver is still waiting two minutes after the arriving at the pickup location. Uber had been giving passengers a five minute ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Government Technology Austin, Texas, Voters' Decision on Fingerprinting Uber Drivers May Affect Cities Nationwide Government Technology At issue is a city ordinance the council passed in December that requires Uber and Lyft drivers to submit fingerprints for FBI background checks, just as cab drivers already do. Appealing directly to voters, the ride-hailing companies proposed their ... With Uber battle raging, one state lawmaker wants to deregulate the taxi industryLos Angeles Times Uber-, Lyft-backed campaign mounts $600000 TV ad spreeMyStatesman.com Uber's local fate unknown, vote expected next monthCorpus Christi Caller-Times The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines all 56 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney Uber testing 2 minute wait time before it starts charging you CNNMoney The on-demand car service app says it's testing a new program in certain locations where customers will be charged a fee if the driver is still waiting two minutes after the arriving at the pickup location. Uber had been giving passengers a five minute ... Uber May Charge Riders After 2 Minute Wait TimeTIME Uber Testing Higher Late Fees in Dallas, Other CitiesCW33 NewsFix all 5 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

San Francisco Chronicle Uber may be liable for accidents, even if drivers are contractors San Francisco Chronicle In January 2014, there was a makeshift memorial at San Francisco's Polk and Ellis streets for Sofia Liu, who was struck and killed by an SUV belonging to an Uber driver. The company settled a lawsuit by the family in July for an undisclosed amount of ... Most Uber drivers to get less than $25 from big settlementUSA TODAY Uber drivers can now find the cheapest gas stations within the appThe Verge Uber Owes Up to $100 Million Settlement. Drivers Say, 'Uber Basically Won'Bloomberg Business Insider -NPR -Huffington Post all 95 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KING5.com Seattle partners with Uber ahead of viaduct closure KING5.com SEATTLE -- A partnership between the City of Seattle and Uber could be a saving grace for many Seattleites during the viaduct closure. The partnership is with a new Uber service called uberHOP. The service allows riders to carpool along pre-planned ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber's Troubles Pile Up in Argentina—Again Fortune Uber launched in Argentina on April 12, and its first two weeks of operation there have been rough, to say the least. From the very start, enraged taxi drivers were blockading streets in protest at the launch. A day later, a Buenos Aires court ordered ... How Uber conquered LondonThe Guardian In Uber challenge, taxi drivers lose Jefferson Parish lawsuitNOLA.com Uber's app can guide its drivers to the cheapest gasEngadget Bristol Post -Macleans.ca -National Post all 24 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber CEO Travis Kalanick takes a stand against critics who want an IPO CNBC Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said Wednesday he's going to take as long as possible to go public — responding to critics and stressing he's focused on product and innovation, not liquidity. "We are 5½-years old. And it's a little early in our lifecycle go ... Arianna Huffington Joins Uber's Board of DirectorsHuffington Post Arianna Huffington joins Uber's boardCNNMoney Uber's new board member: Huffington Post cofounder Arianna HuffingtonVentureBeat Benzinga all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

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CNNMoney Arianna Huffington joins Uber's board CNNMoney So it's Arianna's emotional intelligence that I am most excited to learn from," Kalanick wrote in a statement posted on both Huffington Post and Uber.com. The move marks Huffington's first formal assignment on the board of a new technology company, and ... Arianna Huffington Joins Uber's Board of DirectorsHuffington Post Uber CEO Travis Kalanick takes stand against critics who want IPOCNBC Uber Names Arianna Huffington to BoardWall Street Journal Business Insider -VentureBeat -Benzinga all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber