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SFGate Settlement near over Uber's alleged refusal to take guide dogs SFGate Advocates for the blind have agreed with Uber on overall terms of settling a lawsuit that accused the ride-hailing company of discriminating against passengers with guide dogs, a lawyer said Wednesday. The suit, filed by the National Federation of the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Why Uber won Business Insider Uber is the canonical example of using money as a performance enhancing drug during the steroid era. Let's start with the record breaking facts. Uber raised $9 billion in equity and another $1.6 billion in debt over 15 rounds in a 6 year period. That ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The San Diego Union-Tribune Uber launches cheaper carpool service in San Diego The San Diego Union-Tribune The old-fashioned carpool is getting a total tech makeover thanks to Uber, which is bringing its twist on shared transit to San Diego on Monday. Called UberPool, the newest (and cheapest) Uber option lets passengers who have a few extra minutes to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber for failure: How on-demand startups crash and burn Mashable Shuddle launched with a flurry of press in early 2014 and kickstarted what was quickly dubbed the "Uber for kids" market. To some, it sounded like yet another on-demand company raising millions of dollars by lifting a page from Uber's playbook. For ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Delhi seeks a permanent ban on Ola and Uber's surge pricing Mashable The Delhi government has said that it will introduce a permanent ban on surge pricing by taxi aggregator apps like Ola and Uber. On Monday, it had temporarily suspended surge pricing for the duration of the fortnight-long odd-even scheme in the Indian ... All you need to know about Ola, Uber surge pricing in 5 pointsHindustan Times After Arvind Kejriwal's Tweet, Delhi Bans Surge Pricing By Ola, UberNDTV Odd-even: Uber and Ola cabs rare on Delhi roadsEconomic Times Wall Street Journal (blog) -DailyO -The Hindu all 333 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Hindustan Times All you need to know about Ola, Uber surge pricing in 5 points Hindustan Times Taxi aggregator service Uber has been operating in India for almost two years without anyone bothering about 'surge pricing' -- where cab fares multiple with rising demand. But the controversial model hit the headlines during the ongoing second phase ... After Arvind Kejriwal's Tweet, Delhi Bans Surge Pricing By Ola, UberNDTV Delhi seeks a permanent ban on Ola and Uber's surge pricingMashable Odd-even: Uber and Ola cabs rare on Delhi roadsEconomic Times DailyO -The Hindu -The Indian Express all 327 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Will California Change How Uber Treats Its Drivers? Bloomberg California, home to the headquarters of Uber and a significant chunk of the company's U.S. business, was the first state to issue regulations covering the ride-hailing giant, in 2013. It's once again at the forefront of the debate about how to manage ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber driver arrested and charged with sex assault Hawaii News Now An Uber driver was charged with sexual assault in the first degree on Tuesday. First-degree sex assault implies forceful penetration. Uber, which is a transportation network company or ride-sharing company, has become especially popular among younger ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NJ.com Don't drive Uber out of Jersey | Editorial NJ.com Just as Netflix has replaced Blockbuster, Uber could signal the end of the road for taxis. Everybody knows it's a better service. You don't have to wait on the corner to hail a cab. Your ride arrives in minutes, with a mere tap of your phone. All it ... Want to help cabs? Make 'em like UberSun Sentinel all 3 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NDTV After Arvind Kejriwal's Tweet, Delhi Bans Surge Pricing By Ola, Uber NDTV Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accused by critics of unfairly curtailing taxi apps Uber and Ola, has turned it up several notches. On Twitter today, he said a ban on surge pricing, introduced for the fortnight-long "odd-even" scheme, will be made ... Odd-even: Uber and Ola cabs rare on Delhi roadsEconomic Times Hey Uber, Ola, Kejriwal, my grandfather almost died because of Odd-EvenDailyO Delhi: Cabs not available, Uber blames ban on 'surge pricing'The Indian Express The Hindu -Scroll.in -Fortune all 296 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune This Promising Uber Rival Just Raised $120 Million Fortune The Spanish Uber competitor Cabify, which is currently expanding in Latin America, has raised a $120 million Series C round of investment. The round values the on-demand ride-hailing firm at $320 million. It was led by the Japanese web giant Rakuten ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber riots to innovation: France's bid for tech stardom CNBC Burning tires, riots, blocked roads. These were the scenes last year when French taxi drivers protested against U.S. ride-hailing app Uber. The incidents did little to help shake off the long-standing image of France as a hotbed if anti-innovation. But ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS Local California Senate Panel Blocks Bill Targeting Uber, Lyft Surge Pricing CBS Local SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A California Senate on Tuesday blocked legislation aimed at preventing ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft from adjusting their prices based on demand, a practice known as “surge pricing” that is at the heart of the companies' ... Insurance Concerns For Uber and Lyft DriversHuffington Post all 9 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Iowa City Press Citizen Iowa City Council makes way for Uber Iowa City Press Citizen Drivers from ride-sharing companies such as Uber could soon be cruising the streets of Iowa City after a Tuesday vote by the Iowa City Council. By a 6-1 vote, the council approved its final reading of an ordinance amendment that loosens some ... Iowa City Council passes Uber ordinance amendmentKCRG all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox 2 Detroit Uber passenger arrested during ride in Canton Fox 2 Detroit (WJBK) - A Detroit man was arrested accused of possessing weed and someone else's credit card - during an Uber ride. Calling for a ride from Uber, the man ended up getting a ride to jail. Canton police say 25-year-old Darius Taylor earlier this month ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Boston Globe Proposed ban on Uber, Lyft at Convention Center raises worries The Boston Globe But Folk said passing a ban on Uber and Lyft would make the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and Hynes Convention Center less appealing for big industry groups shopping around for conference locations, and hurt local residents who flock to the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Brisbane Times Uber drivers would lose licence under Katter party plan Brisbane Times Uber in Queensland is on the chopping block, with the Katters set to learn if their bid to have the service banned through severe penalties for drivers will succeed. The Katters put through a private member's bill which aims to have Uber drivers lose ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WFTV Orlando 71-year-old Uber driver found at fault in fatal crash involving deputy WFTV Orlando A 71-year-old Uber driver has been charged in a fatal crash involving a Seminole County deputy. Florida Highway Patrol troopers raid Robert Williams, 71, ran a red light and caused the death of his passenger, Corey Allicock, 28 in December. Uber driver ran red light in fatal December crash with deputy, FHP saysOrlando Sentinel all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Zacks.com Will Uber Be the Hottest IPO of 2016? Zacks.com While Uber has seen great success, it has run into some roadblocks as of late. Uber has been in and out of the news thanks to legal and publicity issues in a variety of countries for a number of issues. In January, the company faced trouble in New York ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Vanity Fair Uber Shuts Down Its Experimental “Instant” Food-Delivery Service Vanity Fair The food-delivery game is not without a few bumps in the road, it seems, even for a start-up with as much capital and logistical know-how as Uber. Last month, the $51 billion ride-sharing leviathan debuted UberEats, its second-ever stand-alone app, in ... Uber Cancels 'Instant Delivery' Service in New York CityGrub Street Uber is killing off its instant food delivery option in New York CityQuartz Uber has hit a road bump in its quest to conquer food deliveryBusiness Insider Inverse -TechnoBuffalo -Good Food all 34 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WPTV.com Uber & Lyft get permanent deal to operate in Palm Beach Co. WPTV.com UPDATE: Uber and Lyft get a permanent deal to operate in Palm Beach County after 13 months of back and forth discussions. The ordinance passed 5-1, with Commissioner Burdick voting against it. Burdick feels this will compromise public safety by ... Uber, Lyft rules get final approval in Palm Beach CountySun Sentinel Palm Beach County Commission set to OK Uber todayPalm Beach Post (blog) all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TheStreet.com Why Other Companies Are Having Trouble Replicating the Uber Model TheStreet.com As private company Uber Technologies continues to dominate the ride-sharing scene, other companies have fallen by the wayside. On Thursday, for instance, ride-sharing company Shuddle said that it will shut down. Shuddle was an Uber for kids that ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Gawker Airbnb Is Not the Big Enemy of Labor. Uber Is. Gawker “The sharing economy is here!” we are frequently advised. “We must devise a new labor deal for a new century!” we are warned. So why is making a deal between Airbnb and unions so fucking hard? That question is a little disingenuous. Life is hard. Still ... and more » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NDTV (blog) Kejriwal Is Wrong To Stop Surge Pricing By Ola, Uber NDTV (blog) He's threatened Uber and Ola (cab aggregators as they are called) with regulatory action if they don't stop surge pricing. Surge pricing is like that rise in the price of onions. Soon we'll have the government deciding air fares - and, while we are at ... Explaining Ola and Uber's surge pricingThe Hindu Odd-even: Delhi govt impounds 25 Ola, Uber cabs for surge pricingHindustan Times Uber, Ola Temporarily Drop Surge Pricing in New DelhiFortune Engadget -The Indian Express -Firstpost all 192 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber's latest changes make trips easier for deaf drivers and their passengers The Verge Alicia Johnson has been driving for Uber for almost a year, first in California and now in her new home of Washington, DC, but because she was deaf it was never an easy task. Johnson, 25, would often miss ride notifications that came through her phone ... Under a new initiative, Uber aims to put more deaf drivers on the roadsWashington Post Uber provides more support to deaf drivers with its latest nonprofit partnershipVentureBeat all 4 news articles » https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber