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The Verge Google, Ford, and Uber just created a giant lobbying group for self-driving cars The Verge A who's-who of carmakers, technology companies, and ride-sharing startups are joining forces to pressure the federal government on the issue of self-driving cars. Ford, Google, Uber, Lyft, and Volvo announced Tuesday the formation of the Self-Driving ... Uber and Lyft help form coalition to jumpstart self-driving carsNew York Post Uber, Google and Ford form self-driving car coalitionCNET Google, Ford, Uber join coalition to further self-driving carsReuters Bloomberg -The Next Web all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

You can now share Uber rides with other passengers 9NEWS.com Then, select “Share your Car” and tap “Request POOL.” Your fellow passengers will either be in the car at the start of your trip or your driver will pick them up along the way, according to Uber. Uber already offers the service in 11 cities, including ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post Uber and Lyft help form coalition to jumpstart self-driving cars New York Post Uber and Lyft agree on one thing: the sooner they can replace human drivers with cars that drive themselves, the better. Along with Google, Ford and Volvo, the two ride-sharing rivals are forming a coalition to help speed self-driving cars to the market. Uber, Google and Ford form self-driving car coalitionCNET Google, Ford, and Uber just created a giant lobbying group for self-driving carsThe Verge Google, Ford, Uber join coalition to further self-driving carsReuters Bloomberg -The Indian Express -The Next Web all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Jalopnik Taxi Drivers Close Historic Budapest Bridge Demanding Ban On Uber Jalopnik Satisfying all those rules leaves a very thin margin for profits, while taxis outside of Budapest, and alternatives like Uber, don't have to follow these regulations at all. And of course there are those on both sides who don't follow any rules. We ... Hungary: Hundreds of taxis slow traffic in anti-Uber protestFox News Uber Budapest offers 50% discount during taxi demoBudapest Business Journal all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber, Google and Ford form self-driving car coalition CNET A fleet of auto companies are forming a self-driving car coalition, Reuters reports. The report claims that Google, Uber and Ford are among the auto companies ganging up to promote the interests of self-driving cars. The coalition's aim is reportedly ... Google, Ford, and Uber just created a giant lobbying group for self-driving carsThe Verge Uber and Lyft help form coalition to jumpstart self-driving carsNew York Post Google, Ford, Uber join coalition to further self-driving carsReuters Bloomberg -The Indian Express -The Next Web all 16 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The American Prospect Uber, Airbnb, and Other Labor Dilemmas The American Prospect Ride-hailing giant Uber agreed to pay $84 million to settle two class-action lawsuits from its drivers, essentially buying time before the company has to answer to whether its business model—classifying drivers as independent contractors—is legal ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Google, Ford, Uber join coalition to further self-driving cars Reuters O), Ford Motor Co (F.N), the ride-sharing service Uber [UBER.UL] and two other companies said on Tuesday they are forming a coalition to push for federal action to help speed self-driving cars to market. Sweden-based Volvo Cars, which is owned by China ... Google, Uber, Ford Form Group to Advocate for Self-Driving CarsBloomberg Uber, Google and Ford form self-driving car coalitionCNET all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Most Uber drivers will only get $24 or less from the $100 million class-action settlement Fast Company When you see "$100 million" in the headlines of the Uber class-action lawsuit settlement in California and Massachusetts, it's easy to assume that plenty of Uber drivers are in for a windfall–but in actuality, most Uber drivers covered under the ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Tech Times Uber Drivers Team Up With Teamsters Union In California Tech Times The Teamsters Union welcomes the enthusiastic move of the Uber drivers. "By coming together, the Teamsters will help these drivers have a stronger voice and improve standards for rideshare drivers in California," said Rome Aloise, international vice ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox News Hungary: Hundreds of taxis slow traffic in anti-Uber protest Fox News BUDAPEST, Hungary – Hundreds of taxi drivers have been driving slowly on Budapest's main thoroughfares to protest ride-hailing apps like Uber and what they say is a growing market for unlicensed passenger transport. Taxi drivers have also parked in a ... Taxi Drivers Close Historic Budapest Bridge Demanding Ban On UberJalopnik Uber Budapest offers 50% discount during taxi demoBudapest Business Journal all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz The owner of Alipay now has a $60-billion valuation rivaling Uber's Quartz In September 2015, Chinese Uber rival Didi Chuxing (often referred to as Didi Kuaidi) declared it had raised $3 billion, and said it was the highest-ever for a Chinese startup. In January this year, group buying site Meituan-Dianping said its own ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber wants to help drivers find cheap gas and, maybe even, the bathroom Business Insider Being an Uber driver gives you a lot of freedom as an independent contractor, but it also comes with a lot of headaches. Taxes are extra complicated to report. And there's no health insurance from the job, so you have to arrange that yourself. Uber ... Uber's NYC fare cuts haven't helped driversNew York Post Uber aims to retain its 1099 workforce with a few new in-app perksTechCrunch How Much Money Do Uber Drivers Really Make? Send Us Your ScreenshotsNPR Re/code -ABC News -MarketWatch all 62 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Boston Globe Amazon and Uber need to grow up The Boston Globe If Amazon and Uber intend to be permanent fixtures of the consumer landscape, they need to reckon with the growing power that they exert in people's lives. Separate developments late last week suggested that two maturing technology companies don't yet ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TBO.com Hillsborough getting closer to reaching deal with Uber, Lyft TBO.com The chairman of Hillsborough County's Public Transportation Commission said he's ready to make concessions that will allow ride-share companies Uber and Lyft to operate here much like they do in other U.S. metro areas. Commission Chairman Victor Crist, ... Branstad says he's inclined to support Uber driver checksThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines Branstad 'inclined' to sign Uber bill into law in IowaSioux City Journal Report suggests cabbies right to fear Uber, other ride-hailing servicesNews1130 all 15 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WSB Atlanta College student reported missing after Uber ride WSB Atlanta Hours later, the 21-year-old called an Uber to go back home. Her last phone call with her mother was around 6:15 p.m. At that time, her mother says Priester told her she was using the Uber group ride option and was somewhere in the West End waiting for ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inc.com How Uber Paid $100M to Settle a Lawsuit, and Still Won Inc.com About a year ago, a major class action lawsuit was announced by Uber drivers against the company. The suit was centered around whether, or not to classify Uber drivers as full-time workers (entitled to benefits, and other basics) or freelancers. If ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBC.ca Nenshi Uber video referred to integrity commissioner but 'live legal action' keeps details private CBC.ca Calgary council heard Monday that the city's "live legal action" against Uber prevents public discussion about some aspects of the video of Mayor Naheed Nenshi calling the company "dicks." Council also voted, after meeting privately, to refer the ... 'This man goes on a rant': Uber driver, councillors address Nenshi controversyCTV News Calgary City Council refers Nenshi's Uber comments to integrity commissionerGlobalnews.ca Live: Calgary Council votes for ethics review of Nenshi comments about UberCalgary Herald Calgary Sun -Toronto Star -CityNews all 56 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Money Magazine Why Your Uber Driver Now Expects a Tip on Top of the Fare Money Magazine The tip-free party for Uber riders looks to be over, however. Last week the company agreed to pay a $100 million settlement to drivers to stop them from becoming employees who are entitled to benefits like health insurance. While the main news was the ... People Are Going to Freak Over Uber's New PolicyATTN When taking an Uber — should you tip or not?MarketWatch An Uber ShakedownWall Street Journal San Francisco Examiner -New Republic -The Verge all 44 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Today's Must-Reads For Entrepreneurs: What The Uber Settlement Means Forbes Under the settlement, filed in the United States District Court in the Northern District of California, Uber will pay as much as $100 million to the roughly 385,000 drivers represented in the cases. The company also agreed to several concessions to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Vanity Fair Hollywood Is Making at Least Two Uber-Themed Comedies Vanity Fair It seems Hollywood producers have simultaneously discovered Uber, the six-year-old, $51 billion ride-hailing behemoth that's become ubiquitous in recent years. Last week, The Hollywood Reporter discovered that two unrelated comedies about Uber are in ... Uber inspires two Hollywood blockbusters, one starring Will Ferrell as Uber driverTelegraph.co.uk Will Ferrell will reportedly star in one of two Uber-themed moviesThe Verge Will Ferrell is Set to Star in One of the Two Competing Uber Movies/FILM all 8 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Detroit Free Press No charges for UM student in viral Uber rant Detroit Free Press Jake Croman was captured on video ranting against an Uber driver in late March. The driver, Artur Zawada, published the video on YouTube, where it went viral. The profanity-laced rant has more than 1 million views. It shows a group of college-aged ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ABC News Michigan Teen Injured in Uber-Driver Shooting Says 'I'm a Warrior Princess' ABC News A Michigan teenager says she feels like a "warrior princess" after surviving a mass shooting that left her critically injured. Abigail Kopf, 14, is finally home two months after being shot and nearly killed in the February shooting. She was one of two ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Calgary Herald 'If he was exaggerating, he needs to say so': questions continue to swirl around Nenshi's Uber comments Calgary Herald Nenshi appeared unaware a camera was rolling when his 27-minute drive through Boston was broadcast live from a Lyft ride-share vehicle. During the drive, he said Uber workers are the “worst people in the world to deal with,” and he called Uber CEO ... Calgary Mayor Nenshi blasts Uber's CEO in video while riding in rival serviceToronto Star Calgary mayor apologizes for calling Uber and its CEO 'dicks'CityNews Naheed Nenshi sorry for Uber '' comment, stands firm on driver screeningCBC.ca CTV News -Calgary Sun -Huffington Post Canada all 43 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Toronto Star Uber driver hit by stray bullet outside Toronto bar Toronto Star An Uber driver is in hospital after getting hit by a stray bullet outside a bar in the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood early Monday morning. Police were called to Dundas St. W. and Euclid Ave., just west of Bathurst St., around 12:30 a.m. after a fight ... Uber driver struck by stray bullet driving past fight near Dundas and BathurstCBC.ca Uber driver shot outside downtown barCityNews Police say Uber driver struck by stray bullet in city's west endCTV News Hamilton Spectator -Globalnews.ca -CKNW News Talk 980 all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KTRK-TV Doctor in Uber driver attack video fired from Miami hospital KTRK-TV A doctor has been fired from a Miami hospital three months after a video surfaced on YouTube showing her hitting and screaming profanities at an Uber driver. The Miami Herald reports that Jackson Health System officials released a statement Friday ... Doctor Who Attacked an Uber Driver on Video Has Been FiredComplex Doctor in Uber meltdown video fired by hospitalNew York Post Doctor learns her fate for viral Uber driver attackCBS News CNET -TIME all 82 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber