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MyStatesman.com Kelso: Uber and Lyft? What a bunch of crybabies MyStatesman.com Just who the heck do these ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft think they are, anyway? Here their supporters were, trying to knock Ann Kitchen off the Austin City Council with a petition drive — and for what? It's not like she pulled a Spiro Agnew ... Austin sends decision on Uber, Lyft to votersHamilton Spectator all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Police: Stamford man assaulted Uber driver after vomiting in his car Thehour.com NORWALK — A Stamford man has been charged with allegedly assaulting an Uber driver after vomiting in the Uber driver's car early Saturday morning. Police said Collin Norton, 24, of 50 Forest St., Stamford, had entered an Uber taxi with the intention ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBC Chicago Uber Offers Free Helicopter Rides Saturday NBC Chicago Love is in the air Saturday, literally, as Uber is teaming up with the Chicago Helicopter Experience to bring users a free helicopter ride in honor of Valentine's Day. On Saturday between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., Chicagoans can request an "UberCHOPPER" in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS Local Log InRegister CBS Local PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An undetermined number of Uber drivers in Pittsburgh have joined other Uber drivers around the nation in a Valentine's Day weekend protest of lower fares announced by the California-based company. Cynthia Ingram, of Carnegie, ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarketWatch Uber agrees to pay $28.5 million over safety claims lawsuits MarketWatch Uber introduced its safe-rides fee in April 2014, saying in a blog post it would go toward the cost of an expanded insurance policy and improving safety features such as background checks of drivers. The plaintiffs challenged Uber's assertion that its ... Uber settles “industry-leading background check” class-action for $28.5MArs Technica Uber agrees to $28M settlement over background checksWLS-TV Uber to pay $28.5 million for false safety advertising and feesWQAD.com San Antonio Express-News (subscription) -MediaPost Communications all 25 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WGN-TV Uber offering free helicopter rides today WGN-TV CHICAGO — Uber is offering free rides to love birds today. But, these are sky high … in a helicopter. Uber is teaming up with Chicago Helicopter Experience to offer 15-minute private flights over the city, complete with drinks and appetizers. Here's ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Heavy.com What Are Uber Love & Other Uber Valentine's Specials? Heavy.com What is Uber Love? What are the Uber Valentine's promotions? If you opened your Uber app and saw that there's a third option for “Uber LOVE” in addition to uber x and uber XL, you may be a little confused. What is the “love” option for? Why are some ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBC4 Washington Uber Passenger Billed $171 After Falling Asleep at Start of Ride NBC4 Washington A Washington D.C. man expected a quick ride and a small bill when he got into an Uber driver's car -- but he woke up to a steep charge, because the driver cruised as the rider snoozed. The Uber rider, Mekele Baucom, told News4 he was billed $171 for a ... Man falls asleep during Uber ride, wakes up to $171 billGlobalnews.ca all 5 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KTLA Uber Agrees to Pay $28.5 Million to Settle Class-Action Lawsuit Over Safety Claims KTLA If the settlement is approved by a judge, the class — which includes anyone who took an Uber ride in the U.S. between Jan. 1, 2013, and Jan. 31, 2016 — will be notified via email and given the option to be paid by credit card or receive a credit to ... Uber Agrees to Settle Class-Action Suit Over Safety ClaimsNew York Times Uber agrees to its largest settlement ever, but your cut will be pitifully smallThe Verge Uber agrees to payout to clients over safety claimsCBS News The Consumerist -CNBC -Macworld all 401 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

DesMoinesRegister.com Proposed Uber regulations return to Iowa statehouse DesMoinesRegister.com Iowa lawmakers have brought back an attempt to put state regulations on Uber and other app-based ride-for-hire companies. State Rep. Dawn Pettengill, R-Mount Auburn, introduced legislation in the Iowa House this week that would require companies such ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber limits drivers in NYC to 12 hour shifts The Verge Uber drivers in New York City who drive longer than 12 hours at a time will risk deactivation, under a new policy being adopted by the ride-hail company. In a letter to the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) Thursday, Uber says that drivers who ... TLC Will Target Sleepy Taxi & Uber DriversGothamist all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Austin sends decision on Uber, Lyft to voters USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO – Voters in Austin, Texas will get the chance to decide in May whether drivers for ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft must be fingerprinted and pay higher fees to the city than previously. After a sometimes rancorous petition ... Fingerprints for Uber, Lyft drivers in the hands of votersKXAN.com all 18 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

U.S. News & World Report Egyptian Taxi Drivers Protest 'Unfair Competition' From Uber U.S. News & World Report Both Uber and Careem do not own any cars, nor hire any drivers. They are considered "transportation network companies" (TNCs), a term coined by the California Public Utilities Commission to define the business model in which companies use mobile ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Vanity Fair Top Uber Executives Head to Trial in France Vanity Fair There is a civil war underway within Uber, and it is playing out in a Parisian court. Two top executives in the Silicon Valley ride-hailing giant's European offices face charges of brushing off French taxi laws that could earn them jail time. At the ... French Prosecutors Don't Seek Prison Time for Uber ...Wall Street Journal 2 Uber Execs Facing Jail in France Amid Tensions With TaxisABC News Top Uber executives on trial in France over 'illegal taxi' chargesThe Guardian Daily Mail -euronews -Toronto Star all 73 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber Picks Up Another $200M From LetterOne To Push Into Emerging Markets TechCrunch Along with its new branding, it looks like Uber has picked up some new funding, too. LetterOne (L1), a fund based out of Luxembourg and headed by Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman, is putting $200 million into the transportation and logistics ... Russian Billionaires Bet $200 Million On UberForbes Uber picks up $200M in new funding to help tackle emerging marketsSan Francisco Business Times (blog) Uber picks up $200m from Russian billionaire Mikhail FridmanFinancial Times Wall Street Journal -Reuters all 46 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Austin Business Journal (blog) Uber, Lyft compromise fails, sending ride-hailing rules to ballot box Austin Business Journal (blog) Austin City Council, by a vote of 8-2 with one member not voting, shot down a petition-driven initiative to undo recent revisions to Austin's regulations for TNCs such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. Only District 10 Councilwoman Sheri Gallo ... Uber, Lyft push Missouri legislators to repeal KC lawKansas City Star Fingerprints for Uber, Lyft drivers in the hands of votersKXAN.com all 22 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Ars Technica Uber settles “industry-leading background check” class-action for $28.5M Ars Technica Uber has agreed to pay $28.5 million to settle a federal class-action lawsuit originally filed in late December 2014 by six men who argued that the startup's claim of running "industry-leading background checks" was false and misleading. Passengers ... Uber agrees to $28M settlement over background checksWLS-TV all 4 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS News Uber agrees to payout to clients over safety claims CBS News SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber said Thursday that it will pay $28.5 million to settle two lawsuits that said the ride-hailing firm misled customers about its safety procedures and fees. The company told a federal judge in San Francisco that it wants to settle ... Uber Agrees to Settle Class-Action Suit Over Safety ClaimsNew York Times Uber has to refund those so-called Safe Ride feesMacworld Uber agrees to its largest settlement ever, but your cut will be pitifully smallThe Verge BBC News all 377 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

fox6now.com “Puppies on demand:” Uber will deliver puppies to your doorstep for one day only! fox6now.com NOTE: Uber officials say these cute little canines will be in very high demand and availability will be limited, so please be patient. Also — if you're requesting puppies to your office, Uber officials advise that you make sure your boss or building ... Uber delivering puppies for playtimeWKYC-TV all 7 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WTAE Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Uber drivers to launch Valentine's weekend strike WTAE Pittsburgh At least 1,000 Uber drivers are registered in Pittsburgh. It is not known how many will participate in the work stoppage. Uber released the following written statement to Pittsburgh's Action News 4. "Seasonality affects every business, and Uber is no ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times Uber Agrees to Settle Class-Action Suit Over Safety Claims New York Times Uber has agreed to pay $28.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that took issue with the company's claims that its driver background checks were “industry leading.” The terms of the settlement, filed on Thursday in the United States District ... Uber agrees to largest settlement ever, but your cut will be pitifully smallThe Verge Uber to pay $28.5M to settle lawsuits claiming company misled customers on safetyChicago Tribune Uber agrees to settle safety lawsuits for $28.5MCNBC Engadget -WLS-TV -TechCrunch all 248 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Why Uber's New Logo Is a Mistake Fortune Earlier this month, Uber unveiled a new look, including, among other things, a new app logo. In a complete departure from its original icon featuring a stylized “U,” the new icon is a non-distinct image of a square embedded in a circle (in rider apps ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

International Business Times A Union Turf War Is Snuffing Out The Campaign To Organize Uber Drivers At LaGuardia Airport International Business Times The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) stunned the tech world last week when it filed for a federally supervised election to represent 600 Uber drivers at New York City's LaGuardia Airport. If successful, it would be the first ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

6abc.com Philadelphia taxi, limo drivers protesting Uber X, Lyft in Center City 6abc.com By partnering with paratransit services, Uber has helped make accessible transit work in Philadelphia. Riders with disabilities can get a ride in minutes through Uber, while they're often left stranded by taxi services. Although we are always looking ... Taxi Drivers Clog Center City Protesting UberCBS Local Uber agrees to limit its drivers' working hoursCapital New York 'I will run Uber out' vows London mayoral candidate as taxis gridlock streets againCNET Observer -Digital Trends -BuzzFeed News all 223 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Uber Executives' Trial Off to Lively Start in Paris Wall Street Journal PARIS—Uber Technologies Inc. representatives clashed Thursday with opposition lawyers over charges that two top executives incited drivers to offer illegal taxi services in France, in a raucous kickoff to a two-day trial that threatens two top ... Top Uber executives on trial in France over 'illegal taxi' chargesThe Guardian 2 Uber Execs Facing Jail in France Amid Tensions With TaxisABC News Two Uber executives appear in Paris court for 'running illegal taxi operation'Daily Mail euronews -The Local.fr -NDTV all 62 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber