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Re/code Uber's Fight in Florida Is Getting Personal Re/code While the company's policy operations are now being headed by Rachel Whetstone, Uber's fight in Tallahassee is oddly reminiscent of a political campaign. Today, just days after releasing an attack ad against Senate President Andy Gardiner, Uber ... We Know Sexual Assault Happens via Ride-Hailing Apps Like Uber. We Just Don't Know How Much.Slate Magazine Massachusetts House passes bill regulating Uber, LyftThe Boston Globe State looks to regulate Uber-type companiesJackson Clarion Ledger FOX 13 News, Tampa Bay -Texas Tribune -Boston.com all 82 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Jalopnik Would You Take An Uber On A Motorcycle? Jalopnik Uber is launching uberMOTO, a new service that lets you Uber to your destination even faster while also putting your life even more into the hands of a stranger and while also getting to grope them awkwardly. Anyone want a ride? Okay, so this is ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Uber Wins a Round for Its App in France Wall Street Journal PARIS—Car-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc. won a loosening of France's strict transport rules Wednesday when a court overturned a decree banning car services from showing the locations of available vehicles, a well-known feature of Uber's app. French court upholds Uber geolocalization, in blow to lawWRAL.com French Court Upholds Uber Geolocalization, in Blow to Law - ABC ...ABC News all 44 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider A protest against Uber in Mexico 'paralyzed the roadways' before turning into a violent street riot Business Insider A protest against Uber in Guadalajara, Mexico, turned violent on Tuesday, as taxi drivers demonstrating against Uber and other ride-hailing services clashed with supporters of the companies and with police. The protest "paralyzed the roadways" in the ... More than 40 men arrested as taxi driver protest against Uber turns ...Mirror.co.uk all 11 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Lynchburg News and Advance French court upholds Uber geolocalization, in blow to law The Providence Journal PARIS (AP) " France's top administrative court has upheld the right of car services like Uber to use geolocalization for potential customers, dealing a blow to a law pushed by taxi drivers who say the app-based ride-hailing company is competing unfairly. French Court Upholds Uber Geolocalization, in Blow to Law - ABC ...ABC News all 22 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Sydney Morning Herald Taxis and Uber will fight it out over new ground Sydney Morning Herald Taxis as a parcel delivery service? Not a bad idea, come to think of it. Not only do cabs use the bus lane, they deliver around the clock; and under fire from Uber, cabbies are keener than ever to pump up their income. As entrepreneur Anthony Lechner ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Can D.C. Taxis Compete With Uber? Regulators Consider Major Deregulation WAMU 88.5 In a personal transport market now dominated by Uber, struggling D.C. taxicab companies have long complained about an uneven playing field. On Wednesday, District regulators will unveil a proposal designed to help cabbies compete for ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Manchester Evening News Uber drivers to stage demonstration in Manchester to oppose cab firm's 'unfair policies' Manchester Evening News Furious drivers are staging a protest outside the Manchester offices of global firm Uber against what they say are unfair fare cuts which have left them hard in pocket. Dozens of are expected to attend the event in Redhill Street, Ancoats, between 4pm ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines Uber threatens to leave Iowa if Senate bill becomes law The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines Stephen Mally/The Gazette An icon shows the location of an Uber car on a rider's cellphone in this picture taken Dec. 4, 2014, shortly after Uber began operating in Cedar Rapids. The company is objecting to a bill now in the Iowa Senate that would ... Uber, Iowa lawmakers on collision courseQuad City Times all 111 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS Local East End Uber Regulations Would Require Drivers To Follow Taxi ... CBS Local Proposed Uber regulations on Long Island's East End would force drivers to follow rules in place for taxi drivers. Uber debate heats up at Saskatoon City Hall - Saskatoon - CBC NewsCBC.ca Uber in Mombasa to 'hurt' local taxi crewsThe Star, Kenya Committee hears cab drivers' concerns about Uber | Saskatoon ...Saskatoon StarPhoenix News Talk 650 CKOM all 7 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Seacoastonline.com Portsmouth PD chief says Uber crackdown coming Seacoastonline.com PORTSMOUTH — Interim Police Chief David Mara said he's "coming up with a plan of action," in response to unregistered Uber drivers in the city, while hinting it could be "akin to a sting operation." During a Tuesday work session of the Police ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Government Technology Uber Builds in-App VOTE Feature to Pressure Florida Legislators Government Technology (TNS) -- Uber accused Florida's Senate president of "selling us out" and unveiled a software application Monday designed to apply mobile-phone and social-media pressure to bring legislation to a vote in the session's final week. Uber said it turned on ... Uber pushing Florida lawmakers to pass ride-sharing legislationWESH Orlando Uber targets Senate President Andy Gardiner in new adFlorida Politics (blog) all 25 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Uber Plans Big Advertising Campaign in France Wall Street Journal PARIS—Uber Technologies Inc. is planning an advertising blitz in France, where it is often painted as an American invader, part of a broader strategy to depict its service in a positive light amid regulatory hurdles across Europe. Beginning Wednesday ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Magazine Egypt Taxi Drivers Block Major Cairo Street to Protest Uber ABC News Egyptian security forces fired tear gas Tuesday to disperse taxi drivers who had blocked a major road in the capital, Cairo, to protest Uber and other car-hailing applications, which the head of the Cairo traffic police insists are illegal. The drivers ... Uber Drivers Around the World Tell AllNew York Magazine all 149 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Uber Admits 'Don Draper' Is Not Good Way To Explain 'Rape' Reports Forbes The since-discounted explanation of rape reports —which included an odd reference to Mad Men's Don Draper and the signatures by three Uber executives and — stated that BuzzFeed's data was skewed due to nuances in the Zendesk system's search ... Tech Trends: Buzzfeed versus Uber rape reportWATE 6 On Your Side Farrah Abraham Clarifies Allegation of Being "Almost Raped" by Uber DriverComplex Uber Retracts Rebuttal to Buzzfeed's Report On Car Service's Rape ClaimsJezebel BBC News -Starcasm.net all 100 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Willamette Week 11 Reasons Your Uber Driver Hates You Willamette Week 9 out of 10 people still use Uber–it's why you see so many cars with both emblems on them. But unless you're going really far the fares are about the same and Lyft gives a much higher percentage to the driver, plus allows you to tip on the app. A win ... Uber targeted by new startup to launch in NYC. Will it be any better?Washington Post Look Out Uber, Lyft Rides Are Up 500% in This Incredibly Important CityTIME How I ditched my car and went full UberGeekWire NEWS.com.au -Death and Taxes -Mashable all 29 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

UPI.com Colombia fines Uber nearly $145000 for 'unauthorized' operations UPI.com "Uber has not been notified about the Ports and Transportation Administration's decision. We will analyze its content and act accordingly, respecting the country's institutionalism and taking the matter to court as the law allows," Uber, headquartered ... Colombia Declares War on Uber with US$142000 FinePanAm Post EDITORIAL: Let Uber drive innovation in SABDlive Colombia fines Uber for providing unauthorized taxi servicesSTLtoday.com eNCA -The Australian Financial Review -Colombia Reports all 76 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Washington Post Uber targeted by new startup to launch in NYC. Will it be any better? Washington Post Ride-sharing fans may be happy to know that another app-based service plans to compete against Uber, the high-tech firm that has used America's two most revolutionary machines — the automobile and the Internet — to revolutionalize big business. Uber, Lyft Accused of 'Ride Stealing' as Cab Rides From O'Hare PlummetDNAinfo Uber, Lyft see 'challenges' in Massachusetts billBoston.com 11 Reasons Your Uber Driver Hates YouWillamette Week TIME -Fortune -NEWS.com.au all 36 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Financial Times Bhavish Aggarwal, Ola, and battling Uber in India Financial Times Bhavish Aggarwal is generally relaxed and cheerful but he bristles quickly at the idea that OlaCabs, his ride-sharing start-up, is an Uber copycat in India. “Our evolution was very independent of Uber [and] very India-centric,” he says, sitting at a ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Yahoo News Michigan Uber shooting victim to leave hospital on Tuesday Yahoo News DETROIT (Reuters) - A 14-year-old Michigan girl critically wounded during a deadly shooting spree allegedly committed by an Uber driver will leave the hospital on Tuesday, according to online posts by her mother and a family friend. "Abbie is improving ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WESH Orlando Uber pushing Florida lawmakers to pass ride-sharing legislation WESH Orlando With just five days left in the legislative session, Uber is ramping up its campaign get the Florida State Senate to vote on legislation that would override local governments and prevent them from regulating Uber and other ride-sharing companies. Uber app targets Florida Senate president for 'selling us out'MyPalmBeachPost all 17 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Lyft follows Uber in opening up its API to third-party developers, starting with Facebook Messenger TechCrunch Lyft is now allowing third-party developers to build on its platform, starting with Facebook Messenger today. Uber opened its API to third-party developers more than 18 months ago, announcing a partner integration with Facebook Messenger in December, ... Facebook Messenger now lets you hail a Lyft carThe Verge Lyft Follows Uber's Footsteps With Facebook Messenger Tie-InProgrammableWeb all 68 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WGN-TV Report: Uber drivers taking part in fake vomit scam WGN-TV MANHATTAN, NY–There are reports that some Uber drivers trying to plant fake vomit in their cars when their riders leave the car to make more money off the customers by collecting cleaning fees. According to the Gothamist, there have been at least three ... Is That Your Vomit? Uber Drivers Accused of Fake Puke Pics ScamLaw Street Media (blog) Roundup: No, Bernie Sanders Wasn't Sexist to Hillary Clinton; Uber Drivers Using Fake Vomit?The Big Lead all 3 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Page Six Former Clinton aide is an Uber jerk Page Six “He left the Clintons because he had worn out his welcome, and apparently the folks at Uber felt the same way,” one insider said. “He is now working on projects on his own, which makes sense because the only person he can get angry at now is himself.”. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Page Six Former Clinton aide is an Uber jerk Page Six “He left the Clintons because he had worn out his welcome, and apparently the folks at Uber felt the same way,” one insider said. “He is now working on projects on his own, which makes sense because the only person he can get angry at now is himself.”. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber