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Re/code Ola turns 'Micro' for taking on Uber in India Economic Times "In three weeks, we have put up a category (Ola Micro) which is already 50 per cent of all of Uber's daily bookings in the country. The rate at which Micro is growing, it will be larger than their entire brand within a month," Ola chief marketing ... Ola's New Service Quickly Gaining Ground on Uber IndiaRe/code all 48 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Stuff.co.nz Taxi Federation slams Uber safety rules Stuff.co.nz New Zealand Taxi Federation chief executive Roger Heale said Uber had "ridden into town, firing from the hip" and said the Government needed to regulate the new transport service to ensure safety standards were met. Heale said Uber's Christchurch ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Detroit Free Press Botched Uber request preceded Kalamazoo killing spree Detroit Free Press A botched request for an Uber ride may have drawn Jason Dalton to a Kalamazoo neighborhood, the first of three scenes in a shooting spree that left six dead, two injured last month, investigators' documents show. Dalton, 45, the Uber driver who ... Surveillance video shows accused Kalamazoo shooter dropping off Uber passengersFox17 all 36 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Cities' attempts to regulate Uber, Lyft prompt departures Corpus Christi Caller-Times City officials in Midland and council members thought their ordinance marked the start of a long-term partnership with Uber. The ordinance was crafted and passed in December after securing approval from the nation's leading ride-hailing company. and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS Local Uber Launches New One-Way Service From San Diego To Mexico CBS Local NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Ride-share company Uber is launching a cross-border service between the United States and Mexico. The new Uber Passport service allows travelers to take a one-way journey from San Diego to Tijuana, located right over the ... Uber taking San Diego riders to BajaArizona Daily Star Uber to Start Providing Cross-Border Trips From US to MexicoSkift Uber will now drive you into Mexico (but won't bring you back)Fox News Fortune -The San Diego Union-Tribune -ABC News all 67 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Fight Uber with Lambo: Cancún drivers battle taxi app with exotic car service The Guardian Taxi drivers in Cancún are hoping a fleet of a “super-luxury” exotic cars on demand will help lure high-rolling tourists away from Uber in the Mexican city. The “super-luxury service” will debut on 1 April through the Quiero Taxi Exótico app, (I Want ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends Uber reportedly just spent $10 billion on 100000 Mercedes Digital Trends Your Uber just got a whole lot fancier. According to recent reports, the transportation giant just dropped $10 billion on a fleet of at least 100,000 Mercedes S-Class sedans, because not only does Uber strive to be the cheaper, more convenient ... Uber has reportedly been shopping for a fleet of self-driving cars in GermanyThe Verge Uber Reportedly Shopping For Driverless Cars But Ordered 100000 S-Class Mercedes-Benz: Ultra-Premium Service ...Tech Times Uber seeking to buy self-driving cars: sourceReuters USA TODAY -Engadget -TechnoBuffalo all 99 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

whotv.com Uber: Reason for 'Ridiculous' Pricey Fares in Des Moines is Simple whotv.com DES MOINES, Iowa -- Finding a way to get home from downtown Des Moines at a reasonable price is proving to be a challenge for those who use Uber. Frustrated customers say surging prices are factoring into when they decide to call it a night. and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

VentureBeat Uber's quest to catch the tourist buck VentureBeat Uber announced an interesting little nugget this week when it unveiled UberPassport — a new cross-border service that takes travelers from San Diego in southern California into the Mexican city of Tijuana, 20 miles to the south. It's hardly a ... Blogger says Uber crackdown underway as her car is intercepted by police and driver forcibly removedShanghaiist all 5 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Detroit Free Press 2 Uber drivers charged with sex assault of MSU students Detroit Free Press EAST LANSING — Two Uber drivers have been charged in connection with sexual assaults in East Lansing in January and February. Hassan Ibrahim, 48, faces one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in connection with an incident that occurred ... Two East Lansing Uber drivers arrested on sexual assault chargesFox17 2 East Lansing Uber Drivers Accused Of Sexually Touching PassengersCBS Local Another Stain on Michigan's Uber BusinessDeadline Detroit WLNS -MLive.com -WOODTV.com all 20 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MetroNews Canada Uber pushes to comeback to Edmonton MetroNews Canada Uber has used public campaigns before, like a free cupcake event, to help persuade. Metro File. Uber has used public campaigns before, like a free cupcake event, to help persuade government. By: Ryan Tumilty Metro Published on Thu Mar 17 2016 07:14: ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Eater Seattle Drinking in Seattle on St. Patrick's Day? Uber will drive you home for free The Seattle Times Hoping to help Guinness guzzlers get home safe Thursday night during St. Patrick's Day festivities, Uber is teaming up with the city of Seattle to debut a breathalyzer kiosk at Kells Irish Pub in Post Alley near Pike Place Market. Revelers who give the ... Uber Debuts Breathalyzer Kiosk for St. Patrick's DayEater Seattle Uber unveils new breathalyzer kiosk inside a bar as part of new deal with City of SeattleGeekWire all 4 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Uber driver is accused of raping a woman he picked up from a bar in Orange County Los Angeles Times Prosecutors are seeking possible victims connected to an Uber driver who has been charged with raping a female passenger after he picked her up from a bar in Fullerton. Omar Mahmoud Mousa, 52, of Anaheim appeared in court Thursday, where his bail ... Uber Driver Charged With Raping Passenger He Drove to Bar in Orange CountyNBC Southern California Anaheim Uber driver arrested on suspicion of raping woman after ride from barOCRegister Uber Driver Accused of Raping Woman He Picked Up From O.C. Bar; Additional Victims SoughtKTLA KABC-TV -MyNewsLA.com all 8 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Re/code Uber Launches Instant Pay Pilot as It Battles Lyft for Drivers Re/code In a move to appease a growing portion of its active drivers, Uber announced today a pilot program called Instant Pay that allows drivers to immediately access cash they've earned, using a third-party mobile banking service called GoBank. Available ... City of LA wants fingerprinting for Uber, Lyft drivers, but it's in state hands89.3 KPCC Garcetti pushes fingerprint-based background checks for Uber and Lyft driversLos Angeles Times LA Wants More Stringent Background Checks For Uber, Lyft DriversBuzzFeed News Ubergizmo -MyNewsLA.com all 61 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KTLA New Uber Passport Service Offers Rides From San Diego to Tijuana, But Not the Other Way KTLA To return to the U.S., riders can order an Uber driver locally in Tijuana who will take them to the border. Riders will have walk over the border in the pedestrian lane, and must then request a second Uber to pick them up and take them to their final ... Crossing borders: Uber takes San Diego riders to MexicoThe San Diego Union-Tribune Uber is now making one-way trips across the US-Mexico borderThe Verge Uber Announces Cross-Border Rides From San Diego To TijuanaKPBS NBC New York -Inverse -CBS 8 San Diego all 26 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber Will Instantly Pay Drivers In Need Fortune Uber, which operates in nearly 400 cities around the world, explained in a statement that its decision to launch the pilot Instant Pay program is the result of “valued feedback from our driver-partners.” Currently, Uber drivers are paid once per week ... Uber to give drivers option to be paid instantlyCBS News Uber, others offer on-demand pay for on-demand workSan Francisco Chronicle Uber Plans Instant Pay for Drivers in NeedBloomberg Fast Company all 123 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Slate Magazine (blog) Hoax: Uber driver accused of murder spree didn't sue Uber for $10 million Ars Technica Then it appeared that 45-year-old defendant Jason Dalton was singing a different tune, instead blaming the murder spree on Uber management. At least that's what a federal lawsuit lodged under his name would have us believe. But on Thursday, Michigan ... Kalamazoo Killer's $10 Million Suit Against Uber for “Ruining” His Life Is a HoaxSlate Magazine (blog) Sheriff: Uber lawsuit in Kalamazoo shooting is a hoaxDetroit Free Press Kalamazoo official: We're 1000% sure shooting suspect did NOT sue UberQ13 FOX Fox 59 -snopes.com -CNET all 341 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WIRED Uber Actually Makes Public Transit Better, But Mostly for the Rich WIRED Conventional wisdom says ride sharing services like Uber undermine public transit. After all, why sweat it out in the subway when, for a few extra bucks, you can be driven around in luxury? But a new report finds the more people use shared modes of ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Daily News Lawsuit supposedly filed by accused Kalamazoo killer Jason Dalton against Uber is not real, authorities say New York Daily News It's a hoax. A supposed lawsuit filed against Uber by accused Kalamazoo killer Jason Dalton is not real, authorities said Thursday. The former Uber driver accused of killing six people in Michigan was believed to have filed a $10 million, hand-written ... Kalamazoo Shooter Not Actually Suing Uber for 'Emotional Distress'New York Magazine Uber sued by Kalamazoo killing spree suspectCNNMoney Accused Kalamazoo shooter sues Uber for $10 million (UPDATE)Fox 2 Detroit Battle Creek Enquirer -ABC News -MLive.com all 367 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Man Charged In Kalamazoo Shootings Sues Uber CNBC In his handwritten complaint filed Tuesday, Jason Dalton doesn't mention the shootings directly, but said: "I am currently in prison because of Uber." Dalton is accused of fatally shooting six people and wounding two others between picking up ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

VentureBeat Uber's food delivery service opens in San Francisco, Chicago, and ... VentureBeat Two weeks after its debut in Los Angeles, Uber's on-demand food delivery service is expanding to three more cities: San Francisco, Chicago, and Houston. and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Washington Post One reason you might be better off driving for Uber than in a taxi Washington Post According to new research, that math looks a little better for Uber drivers, who in several cities were able to engage passengers for a higher percentage of the miles they drove and hours they spent while using the app than taxi drivers did while they ... Uber faces lawsuit after nurse suffers brain damage in Miami Beach crashMiami Herald New regulations could allow Uber and Lyft in EugeneKVAL Bogota taxi drivers protest against Ubereuronews Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -WISN Milwaukee -Latin Post all 89 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Small Business Trends The Sharing Economy: Think Like Uber, Act Like Apple, Move Like Google Small Business Trends Every day, taxi drivers in yet another country are raising their fists against Uber. It's the demise of the taxi industry, many think. Or is it? Airbnb had the same issue, upsetting the hotel apple cart. And yet, the two companies persist. Thrive even ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNN Kalamazoo shooting suspect Jason Dalton blames Uber app CNN Dalton is accused of killing six people and injuring two others in the western Michigan city over five hours on February 20 in between picking up fares as an Uber driver. Shortly after the shootings, he told investigators the Uber app made him "like a ... Man charged in Kalamazoo shootings says Uber app took him overChicago Tribune Accused Kalamazoo gunman told police Uber app 'took over his mind and body'Washington Post Uber driver says Uber app made him carry out Michigan killing spreeArs Technica CBS News -GoFundMe all 706 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal (blog) Uber Motorcycle Service Halted in Bangalore as Bikes Confiscated ... Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc. and Indian rival Ola had their motorcycle taxi services halted in the Indian city of Bangalore following a ban and vehicle seizures by ... Uber, Ola Suspend Motorbike-Booking Service in Bangalore, Authorities SayWall Street Journal (blog) Ola, Uber and radio taxis' association to give details of taxis to be phased out: HCEconomic Times Uber, Ola losing sheen in India as driver incomes fallHindustan Times NDTV all 20 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber