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Detroit Free Press Limo service claims Uber is racketeering in Michigan Detroit Free Press A metro Detroit limo company is suing the popular Uber ride service for alleged racketeering and claims that state transportation officials unfairly give Uber drivers a free pass on laws that traditional limo and taxi drivers must follow. The lawsuit ... Two of five limo firms suing Palm Beach County over Uber drop outMyPalmBeachPost all 3 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Government Technology Uber's NYE Surge Pricing Led to Passenger Outrage Government Technology Uber, created in 2010, has heard this refrain before. In an effort to subdue the confusion and anger that some riders feel when facing surge pricing, Uber emailed riders and tweeted links to their New Year's Eve “ride guide” 10 days before the holiday. Uber passengers use social media to complain about NYE surge pricingMiami Herald Uber's Surge Pricing Can Be Especially Brutal This Time of YearWayne County Journal Banner Uber's surge pricing part of council's taxi debateOttawa Sun all 22 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Marketplace.org CES 2016: where the biggest innovation may be Uber Marketplace.org I'm talking about Lyft and Uber, which pulled into Las Vegas in time for CES 2016, and not a moment too soon. For CES veterans, both willing and unwilling, one of the most time-honored and painful traditions is The Cab Line. (Proper noun intended.) It ... Cab Companies Get More Mandates, While Little Pressure On Uber, Lyft To Expand ...WAMU 88.5 all 10 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fast Company Uber to encrypt rider geo-location data, pay $20000 to settle NY privacy flap Ars Technica The first was in October 2014, when Valleywag reported on Uber's real-time "God View" map of 30 of its "notable users" at a launch party in Chicago. One of those users on the map found out he was being tracked when an attendee of the party began ... Uber Agrees To Encrypt All User Geodata To Close "God View" InvestigationFast Company Uber agrees to pay US$20000, update privacy policies to settle probeShanghai Daily (subscription) Uber pays New York attorney general $20000 to settle in 'God View' disputeDigital Trends all 15 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET What happens when Uber and Airbnb 'hit the fan'? CNET Mark Warner (D-Va.) said of the rise of services like Uber and Airbnb. The on-demand, or sharing, economy is based on people using mobile apps and online services such as ride-hailer Uber and room-finder Airbnb to connect budding entrepreneurs with ... The Uber-ization of your workforceCanadian HR Reporter (blog) Senator Mark Warner talks to us about Uber, the future of work, and ...Business Insider Australia all 11 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBC 10 Philadelphia Uber Black Drivers File Lawsuit Against Uber Following Protest NBC 10 Philadelphia Uber Black drivers filed a class action lawsuit against Uber Wednesday night following a protest in Southwest Philadelphia. The lawsuit, filed by Ali Razak of the Philadelphia Limo Association, an organization of over 500 Uber Black drivers, accuses ... Uber protest in Southwest Philadelphia6abc.com all 4 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Uber settles 'God View' allegations USA TODAY NEW YORK — Ride-hailing giant Uber has agreed to encrypt rider geo-location to settle a case tied to allegations that the company allowed its executives to track riders' whereabouts without their permission. Uber's agreement with New York Attorney ... Uber will pay $20000 fine in settlement over 'God View' trackingThe Verge Uber Fined in Settlement With NY Over 'God View' TrackingNBCNews.com Uber Settles Investigation Into Creepy 'God View' Tracking ProgramHuffington Post Business Insider -Fortune -CIO all 64 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBC Bay Area Driver Identified in Pacifica Crash That Killed Uber Passenger NBC Bay Area The apparent wrong-way driver in a Christmas morning crash that killed an Uber passenger and seriously injured a driver who worked for the ride-sharing service was identified as a 23-year-old Peninsula man Wednesday. The man was identified as Joebel ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Boston Globe Mass. police chiefs urge fingerprinting for Uber drivers The Boston Globe Uber executives declined to comment specifically on the letter. However, an Uber official who asked not to be identified said the company uses Checkr, a third-party vendor, to uncover any local, county, state, and federal crimes committed by ... Montgomery approves Uber: Service could be operating in two weeksAL.com Hop in! Uber approved for MontgomeryMontgomery Advertiser City of Montgomery catching a ride with UberWTVM Alabama News Network (press release) -Metro all 26 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Thanks to Uber, San Francisco's largest yellow cab company is filing for ... The Verge According to the San Francisco Examiner, the city's largest yellow cab company will soon file Chapter 11, with multiple sources telling the paper that rising competition from app-based ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft was among the reasons for ... The largest taxi company in Uber's hometown is close to bankruptcyWashington Post The biggest taxi company in Uber's hometown is on the verge of bankruptcyQuartz Uber's First Casualty? San Francisco's Largest Taxi Company Filing For BankruptcyForbes Monterey County Weekly -New York Magazine -DNAinfo all 60 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KTRK-TV Female Uber driver in Washington recalls alleged sex assault to raise awareness KTRK-TV Uber says Mitchell is permanently banned from its service, and issued this statement: "We are committed to the safety and security of both drivers and riders. We don't tolerate this type of behavior and will not hesitate to permanently remove someone's ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Daily Advertiser SOLD OUT: Uber king cake delivery The Daily Advertiser Update: 12:45 p.m.: Uber drivers will be delivering no more king cakes in Lafayette or Baton Rouge today. The company sold out of the king cakes more than an hour before the scheduled quitting time. The news comes from a tweet posted at 12:43 p.m. by ... Uber excited for king cake? Have one driven to your door WednesdayNOLA.com Uber drivers deliver king cakes right to your door!WGNO Uber pairs with Haydel's Bakery to help people celebrate the start of CarnivalWDSU New Orleans all 20 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge GM's partnership with Lyft is really about Uber The Verge GM is playing catch up to Ford, Google, Uber, Apple, Tesla, and other companies that have a head start in the race for autonomy, and taking on Lyft as its sidekick is a way to stay fresh. In the same right, the auto industry needs Lyft to survive, so ... Advocate for disabled raises concern with UberRochester Democrat and Chronicle (blog) all 155 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Salon Uber fail: Why the start-up giant stumbled in Europe — and how it could ... Salon If you're someone who pays attention to the business press, or lives in a big city, then you've probably already guessed that I'm talking about Uber. You're probably already aware of its market valuation — currently a gobsmacking $62.5 billion — and ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WTSP 10 News This guy paid $800 for an Uber home on New Year's WTSP 10 News New Year's Eve is traditionally (and unsurprisingly) Uber's biggest night of the year. The company said that, at its busiest moments, drivers around the world were dropping off an insane 165 riders per second. That explains why social media filled up ... Asked And Answered: Was there an Uber price 'surge' on NYE?WTOC City continuing to work on draft bylaw for UberCTV News VuePoint: Uber PricingVUE Weekly all 13 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New Times Broward-Palm Beach Uber Surge Pricing on New Year's Eve Was Crazy High in Broward New Times Broward-Palm Beach Stettin wrote to Uber to complain about the surge pricing. The company did not refund his fare but said: “We're absolutely not trying to take advantage of you or the situation, which why we're extremely transparent in our pricing…In the future, be ... There's actually a great reason for Uber's surge pricingTech Insider (blog) Uber's New Year's Eve surge pricing outrages passengers worldwideThe Grio Uber riders ring in the New Year with surge pricing complaintsWTOP Forbes -fox6now.com -RT -GeekWire all 136 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Charlotte Observer GM invests $500 million in Lyft to bolster alliance against Uber Charlotte Observer General Motors Co. will invest $500 million in Lyft Inc., giving the ride-hailing startup a valuation of $5.5 billion and a major ally in the global battle against Uber Technologies Inc. The investment, part of a $1 billion financing round for Lyft, is ... GM Invests $500 Million In Lyft For Self-Driving Car Race With Uber, Tesla And ...Forbes GM is investing $500 million in Lyft to create driverless carsBusiness Insider General Motors invests $500 million in Lyft, plans self-driving carsMarketWatch all 41 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Can Uber and Lyft Untangle the CES Gridlock in Las Vegas? Bloomberg This week, Uber Technologies and Lyft will face their biggest test yet in Las Vegas. An influx of tech geeks will descend upon the city for the Consumer Electronics Show, the world's largest technology convention, creating a major challenge for the ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PYMNTS.com Bits | As Uber Stumbles, German Rivals Prosper New York Times (blog) FRANKFURT — Nic Mewes knew Uber, the ride-booking company, would face trouble ever since it first expanded to Germany in early 2014. Mr. Mewes, the founder of a rival on-demand taxi smartphone application, MyTaxi, had considered running a service ... Uber's European Challenges ContinuePYMNTS.com Uber shut down its Frankfurt office after just 18 months in operationBusiness Insider Australia Uber's Frankfurt U-turnTODAYonline all 5 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Al-Arabiya Saudi official says Uber-style taxi services are 'illegal' Al-Arabiya Director General of Uber in Saudi Arabia Majid Abokhatr explained that Uber is a technology company that does not own cars or hire drivers. “Instead, we are in partnership with licensed operators to provide commercial transport service and that our ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MyStatesman.com Omarstradamus: Uber Council run, Netflix Oscar, auto tech boom in 2016 MyStatesman.com Uber will unleash autonomous cars sooner than anyone expected. Autonomous cars did hit the streets of Austin (with engineers on board), but they came from Google and are still in the testing phase. Uber instead caused waves by clashing with city ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber's CEO explains why the app's arrival estimates are 'almost always' wrong Business Insider Investor Jason Calacanis launched a debate when he called it a "#firstworldproblem" that Uber cars are always later than their estimates in the apps. Others quickly disagreed, including Fortune's Dan Primack, who argued that the wrong estimates leave ... So that's why your Uber is never on time! Taxi app's boss explains why arrival ...Daily Mail Uber's CEO explains why the app's time estimate for a car arriving is 'almost ...Business Insider Australia all 4 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

VentureBeat O'Connor v. Uber: Why the days of driver 'flexibility' are already numbered VentureBeat The driver classification lawsuit — O'Connor v. Uber — is not going very well. Not only did Uber lose its appeal to the Ninth Circuit, Judge Edward Chen recently rejected the validity of Uber's arbitration clause. For the non-lawyers out there, this ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times Uber's No-Holds-Barred Expansion Strategy Fizzles in Germany New York Times FRANKFURT — Uber is rapidly expanding its ride-hailing operations across the globe. But here in this city of 690,000 — less than the population of San Francisco, Uber's hometown — the company recently did something unusual: It retreated. 'That's not how things are done here': How Frankfurt stopped UberThe Australian Financial Review all 4 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Tech Insider (blog) There's actually a great reason for Uber's surge pricing Tech Insider (blog) You spend New Year's eve chugging champagne. You dress up. You kiss your sweetheart at midnight. And then, as you wake up blurry-eyed and hungover the next morning, you check your email to see a receipt from Uber and learn you spent an obscene ... Uber's New Year's Eve surge pricing outrages passengers worldwideThe Grio Uber surge sparks passenger outrage as one user receives CAD $1100 NYE billThe Independent Uber riders ring in the New Year with surge pricing complaintsWTOP Forbes -RT -NBC Southern California -GeekWire all 128 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber