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Sun Sentinel Uber, Lyft granted 2-month extension in Palm Beach County under temporary agreement Sun Sentinel The ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft will be able to keep operating under existing rules in Palm Beach County for the next two months. The County Commission voted Tuesday to extend a temporary operating agreement until April 30. County ... Palm Beach County Commissioners to vote on Uber in AprilWPTV.com Palm Beach County Commission OKs 60-day extension for UberMyPalmBeachPost all 9 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber says demand in New York City is up 30 percent since prices were cut The Verge Uber has taken a lot of flack from some of its drivers since it lowered fares in January, but the ride-hail company argues that the cheaper rides are having the desired effect. In New York City, for example, where fares were cut 15 percent on January ... Inside Juno, The Company That Wants To Beat Uber By Wooing Its DriversFast Company Uber asks City of Seattle to follow 4 'key principles' when crafting driver union lawGeekWire Which is safer — Uber or a taxi?Poughkeepsie Journal Dallas Morning News (blog) -KEYT all 41 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WABC-TV Uber driver fatally struck while retrieving items from vehicle in Queens WABC-TV An Uber driver was killed in a hit and run as he was trying to collect items in the back seat of his car. Sonia Ramirez was staring at a black SUV - the driver, Besik Shengelia was driving motionless right next to his car. "It's a shame that people was ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Dallas Morning News (blog) Recent incidents like Dallas rape cases raise question: Which is safer, Uber or taxi? Dallas Morning News (blog) The deadly shooting rampage in Kalamazoo, Mich., renews the question that has dogged Uber and other taxi competitors: Their rides may be cheaper and more convenient than cabs', but are they as safe? It's not just whether Uber's part-time drivers are ... Which is safer Uber or a taxi? There's no clear answerKSLA-TV Uber excitement: Internet taxi system is hiring drivers ahead of Springfield debutKY3 Mississauga council to vote on legalizing UberToronto Star Chicago Daily Herald all 31 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TWC News Uber and Lyft Sign Official Agreements with CLT Airport TWC News CHARLOTTE -- Rideshare services Lyft and Uber now have a designated pick-up and drop-off spot at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Their formal agreements with the airport come with an extra fee that customers will be paying. It's an extra ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider People are paying big bucks for Uber decals and Lyft mustaches on eBay Business Insider Uber driver decals and Lyft mustaches have been popping up on eBay and Craigslist. One original pink furry mustache went for as high as $80. That's a bit of a profit considering anyone who signs up to drive on the ride-hailing platforms receive the ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Kernel Can we build a humane alternative to Uber? The Kernel By now, most people have recognized “the sharing economy” as more a convenient slogan than as heralding a new era of prosperity. Thanks to forward-thinking platforms such as Airbnb and Uber, we were told, the sharing economy would let people work in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post Uber driver: Cops buried my assault case to protect cabby New York Post An elderly Uber driver claims he was pummeled by a yellow-cab driver — and the NYPD buried the case to help Mayor de Blasio battle the app-based car service. “It's all political,” insists 76-year-old James O'Callaghan. He was headed to pick up a fare ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AOL News Wife of accused Uber driver shooter in Michigan files for divorce AOL News Feb 27 (Reuters) - The wife of the Uber driver charged with murdering six people as he drove through Kalamazoo, Michigan, last week has filed for divorce, her attorney said on Saturday. SEE ALSO: El Chapo' willing to be extradited to US on 1 condition. and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBC.ca Uber Alberta May Shut Down Tuesday Huffington Post Canada EDMONTON — The manager for Uber in Alberta says the ride-sharing app will cease operating in the province on Tuesday unless the provincial government makes insurance and licensing changes. Ramit Kar told a demonstration of about 150 Uber ... Uber drivers, supporters march on Alberta's legislature demanding changesCBC.ca Uber says it will cease Alberta operations unless province agrees to changesMacleans.ca Update: Uber rallies supporters, but no agreement reached with province as deadline approachesEdmonton Journal CTV News all 30 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Why Clayton Christensen Is Wrong About Uber And Disruptive Innovation TechCrunch To prove his point, Christensen uses Uber as an example. He suggests that while Uber is innovative, it's not a disruptive innovation. Instead, it's a sustaining innovation, meaning that Uber represents only an incremental improvement on the existing ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NEWS10 ABC Police: Iraqi refugee posing as Uber driver accused of raping Connecticut woman MassLive.com HAMDEN, CONN - Adding to Uber's publicity woes following a driver's deadly shooting spree in Michigan last week, police have arrested a man they say raped a woman while posing as a driver for the company. Hamden police arrested 29-year-old Ahmad ... Police: Iraqi refugee poses as Uber driver in alleged New Haven area assaultNEWS10 ABC all 12 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KIRO Seattle DUIs down; impaired millennials taking Uber, Lyft KIRO Seattle "We've done a ton of partnerships, locally and nationally," said Brooke Steger, Uber's Pacific Northwest general manager. "With Mothers Against Drunk Driving, locally with the Pierce County DUI Task Force and the Washington State Commission, in order ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Goldman Sachs Employees Uber to Work More Than Anyone Else Fortune Now, ride-hailing app Uber has the data to prove it, and on Friday the technology company released a report showing what many New Yorkers always suspected to be true: Goldman Sachs GS 1.35% employees are much more likely to commute to the office ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Iowa City Press Citizen Uber talks spur possible taxi law changes Iowa City Press Citizen The Iowa City Council again could adjust taxicab regulations in light of recent conversations with representatives from San Francisco-based ride-sharing service Uber. During its Tuesday work session meeting, the council will discuss whether to amend ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Globalnews.ca Edmonton ride-sharing upstart revved up to challenge Uber for street supremacy Globalnews.ca WATCH ABOVE: In just days, a new ride-sharing bylaw is set to take effect in Alberta's capital, and as one industry leader says it still hasn't received a green light from the province turn its engines over, another says it is revved up to win over ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Toronto Star Mississauga council to vote on legalizing Uber Toronto Star In a move modeled after Calgary's regulations, Mississauga city staff have recommended creating a separate category of license that would require Uber drivers to get the same police background check and training as traditional drivers and provide proof ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber passenger falls asleep in car, racks up $171 bill (Video) WTOP Mekele Baucom, the Uber rider who fell asleep in the car, told WTOP's television news partner, NBC Washington that he was billed $171 for what he intended to be a one-mile trip home. Instead, his Uber driver took him on a 71-mile ride. Watch the video ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AL.com Huntsville council approves business license for Uber AL.com Earlier this month, the council approved two ordinances to allow companies like Uber and Lyft to operate within the city limits. The first ordinance requires businesses to fill out some paperwork and seek council approval for a license, while the ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Philly.com Which is safer _ Uber or a taxi? There's no clear answer Philly.com FILE - In this July 15, 2015 file photo, Uber driver Karim Amrani sits in his car parked near the San Francisco International Airport parking area in San Francisco. The killings in Kalamazoo, Michigan, raised anew a question that has dogged Uber and ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Philadelphia Business Journal Uber confirms plans for self-driving vehicle test site in Pennsylvania Philadelphia Business Journal While the Roundhouse building will serve as Uber's operations center at the site and will be a more permanent fixture for Uber at Almono, the test track will likely be temporary. The company plans to only use the space for three to five years, said ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New Statesman Instead of moaning about Uber, Labour should embrace its potential New Statesman Millions are using Uber to get around every week. Over 1.5 million Londoners regularly use the service - half a million more than voted for the winning candidate in the last mayoral election. 30,000 new people sign up to use it each week. It has ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

GeekWire Uber executive on trial in France writes 'Uber has sometimes gone too far' GeekWire Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, head of Uber's European operations, leaves court (photo: Greg Sandoval). PARIS — In the same cavernous building where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned before being sent to the guillotine, the trial of two Uber executives ... Uber Faces Potential Big Fine and Ban for Bosses in FranceABC News French taxi driver row with Uber service acceleratesIrish Times all 106 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz New York's new plan to cap Uber's pricing could be a big win for Uber Quartz Earlier this year, New York City council quietly abandoned a two-year quest to limit Uber's surge pricing. It was a humiliating concession for city legislators, who had already backtracked on several other proposals after losing a highly public clash ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Vanity Fair Has Uber Finally Met Its Match? Vanity Fair Uber has been on a tear. The ride-sharing behemoth is valued at more than $50 billion, making it the most valuable private tech company in the world. The Silicon Valley darling operates in 380 cities globally. It's hired a bevy of lobbyists to help it ... China's Uber rival Didi Kuaidi is raising $1 billionCNNMoney China's Didi Kuaidi is raising $1 billion more to battle UberAutoblog (blog) Didi Kuaidi: China's Uber Partners With Lyft (BABA, BIDU)Investopedia Fortune -Bloomberg all 55 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber