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Uber, Lyft and other rides at the ready for New Year's Eve Gainesville Times Uber, Lyft and other rides at the ready for New Year's Eve. By Nick Watson. December 29, 2015 8:11 p.m.. Before cabs were at customers' fingertips, Ryan Battles of Branch House Tavern in Flowery Branch said the practice on New Year's Eve was often ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS Local MSP Airport Officials Hoping To Add Uber, Lyft Services CBS Local BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (WCCO) — Officials with the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport say it is time to listen to customers' demands and make it easier to use services like Uber and Lyft. Right now, there are no set rules for these types of ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WPTV.com Avoiding Uber surge pricing on New Year's Eve WPTV.com WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Cesar Punski has been driving for Uber for two years. Thursday is his second New Year's Eve on the clock. "It's gonna be crazy," Punski said. "There's gonna be a lot of people needing rides. New Year's Eve will probably be busy ... Uber, Lyft and other rides at the ready for New Year's EveGainesville Times Uber will use dynamic pricing New Year's Eve; taxi may beKern Golden Empire Taking an Uber on New Year's? Here's What You Need to Know About Surge PricingRiverfront Times (blog) wtvr.com -NBC New York -Business Insider all 12 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Ubergizmo Brazilian cabbies protest against public consultation on Uber Fox News Latino Taxi drivers here in Brazil's largest city protested Tuesday against a municipal government proposal to hold a public consultation on the transportation model for the metropolis, which would include regulating the app-based car service Uber. Dozens of ... UPDATE 1-Sao Paulo proposes fees on Uber; company praises planReuters Sao Paulo Wants Cut From Uber SalesUbergizmo Sao Paulo opens path to regularize Uber; cabbies protestYahoo News Engadget -Reuters UK -NDTV all 24 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney Uber competitor Sidecar calls it quits CNNMoney After years of trying to catch up to competitors Uber and Lyft, lesser-known ride-hailing startup Sidecar is ceasing operations. The company will stop offering all rides and deliveries on December 31, 2015 at 2 pm PT. Sidecar founder and CEO Sunil Paul ... Uber launches in BirminghamAL.com Uber rival Sidecar is ending ride-sharing and delivery services this weekThe Verge Ride-Share Pioneer Sidecar Shuts Down, Outmuscled By Uber And LyftForbes MarketWatch -Quartz -STLtoday.com -Medium all 136 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WSB Atlanta Uber driver cleared in alleged Buckhead attack WSB Atlanta Cleary's sister, Taylor Cleary Corey, claims there was already a passenger in the car when her brother was picked up, using the new Uber carpool service, and that the two men proceeded to pull over, beat her brother unconscious, take everything from ... Metro Atlanta Uber driver Marcus Lewis is innocent, APD saysAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Man's family accuses Uber driver of assault on FacebookKTRK-TV Uber driver accused of attacking man in Atlanta6abc.com WGN-TV -WXIA-TV all 36 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WXIA-TV Uber driver defends reputation after social media allegations WXIA-TV ATLANTA -- A social media post detailing a robbery that left an Uber robbed and naked went viral. Marcus Lewis says even though his face was originally associated with that post, he's completely innocent. Tuesday evening, Atlanta Police announced new ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Detroit Free Press Uber: Detroit's top 10 nightlife rides in 2015 Detroit Free Press The smartphone app that's revolutionizing how people avoid drinking and driving in metro Detroit just released its top-10 most popular nightlife destinations in 2015. Uber, the ride service that for many has supplanted traditional taxi services with ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WVTM13 Uber launches in Birmingham Tuesday WVTM13 A spokesperson for Uber said they expect to have the service up and running at 4 p.m., and the app offers a first ride free up to $15 in Birmingham. Uber's fare model utilizes Surge Pricing during high-traffic times, so riders are encouraged to read up ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BurlingtonFreePress.com Judge: Uber driver case may proceed BurlingtonFreePress.com Chittenden County judge on Monday allowed prosecutors to proceed with their case against an Uber driver who they allege sexually assaulted a passenger who was using the ride-hailing service. Police in May arrested Omar Nassir on suspicion of assaulting ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Lifehacker How to Be a Five-Star Uber or Lyft Passenger Lifehacker You probably check your Uber and Lyft drivers' ratings before you hop in their car, but those drivers pay attention to your rating as well. And a bad rating can make grabbing a ride a lot harder in the future. To keep your passenger rating as high as ... Ohio's Uber Regulations Trump City OrdinancesGovernment Technology all 33 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber And Beyond: 12 Transportation On-Demand Services In Asia TechCrunch Contrary to popular assumption, Uber is in no way the only company offering transportation services on demand. While the U.S. company, which is valued at an eye-watering $62.5 billion, pioneered the genre, the concept has been picked up and localized ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

5newsonline.com Uber Drivers Now Operating In Fort Smith 5newsonline.com FORT SMITH (KFSM)—Uber, the app-based online taxi service, is now available in the city. “It`s a little easier for me to get out and work the night times and weekends,” Logan Martin said. Martin said he started driving for Uber back in February 2015 ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Cincinnati.com Uber, Lyft will be regulated in Ohio Cincinnati.com In Ohio, Uber and Lyft will now be regulated by the state Public Utilities Commission. On Tuesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a measure to create a set of statewide regulations for ride-sharing services. House Bill 237 affects companies such as Uber ... Uber could be rolling in Birmingham as early as MondayAL.com Could Unions Disrupt Uber's Empire?The Nation. Fare fight: Uber delivers a wake-up call to local cab companiesMadison.com WVTM13 -New York Daily News -San Francisco Examiner all 118 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

STLtoday.com Chris Sommers, ardent Uber supporter on taxicab commission, resigns STLtoday.com Chris Sommers, a member of the St. Louis Metropolitan Taxicab Commission and its biggest proponent of ride-hailing services, has resigned — the second commissioner to quit this month. On Wednesday, he retweeted a tweet by Ed Domain, another Uber ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber Judge Taps Brakes on California Drivers' Suit Outcome Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc. won a ruling that may put off the outcome of a bid by California drivers to be treated as employees in a lawsuit that has grown dramatically in both size and potential liability. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco ... Uber partially wins ruling to potentially halt California drivers' suit outcomeCNBC Final Decision In Uber Driver Class Action Won't Come Until Appeals Court ...The Consumerist all 24 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times In Brazil, 99Taxis Start-Up Jockeys to Stay Ahead of Uber New York Times That's the approach being taken by 99Taxis, based in São Paulo and one of Uber's main competitors in Brazil. It has begun a new financing round, seeking about $100 million, according to two people familiar with the company's plans. That would be one of ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

IndustryWeek Uber Partners with Chinese Auto Maker IndustryWeek SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber on December 22 announced a partnership with a major Chinese auto maker as the controversial ride-sharing service revved its efforts in the country. Uber and Guangzhou Automobile Group will work together in areas including ... Uber Gets China's Guangzhou Auto As New Ally Against Didi Kuaidi, RegulatorsInternational Business Times Uber needs more drivers in China. A partnership with a state-owned carmaker ...Quartz Chinese Automaker GAC Group Joins Uber China as Strategic InvestorFortune Phys.Org -TechCrunch -CNBC all 40 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AL.com Uber clears last hurdle to operate in Birmingham WVTM13 Wednesday city councilors passed an ordinance that irons out the requirements the company must meet in Birmingham. The ordinance passed 8-0. The ordinance requires all Uber drivers to get a business license in Birmingham to pick up riders in the Magic ... Uber could be rolling in Birmingham as early as MondayAL.com Birmingham council OKs license rules; Uber to start operating by year endBirmingham Business Journal Uber app could be hours from operating in BirminghamWTVM WIAT 42 -Seacoastonline.com all 15 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Why one of Kayak's cofounders took his Tesla and became an Uber driver Business Insider On Halloween, Paul English dressed up as a vampire. Then he sat down behind the wheel of his $100,000 Tesla Model S and turned on the Uber app. English didn't become an Uber driver because he needs extra money. A decade ago, English cofounded ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Hartford Courant Uber Debuts 'SafetyNet' Feature In Connecticut Hartford Courant HARTFORD — In the midst of its busy holiday season, Uber is adding what it describes as another personal safety feature to its ride-hailing app. Passengers can use their phones to instantly send a message with their itinerary — including details ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Nation. Could Unions Disrupt Uber's Empire? The Nation. The new legislation, passed by an 8-0 vote by the City Council, effectively paves the way for unionizing Uber and Lyft drivers, which could serve as a model for other cities and raises major questions about Uber's obligations under federal and local ... Fare fight: Uber delivers a wake-up call to local cab companiesMadison.com Tips for traveling with Uber, Lyft around the holidaysNew York Daily News Uber, Lyft focus on green bills, not green carsSan Francisco Examiner Daily Signal -SFGate (blog) -DC Inno all 92 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Engadget Lyft beats Uber in race to offer rides from LAX Engadget Lyft has beaten Uber in becoming the first ride-sharing company that can take passengers from Los Angeles airport. The service has agreed to pay a $4 fee for every pick-up, and will go live from 8am local time with the city's mayor, Eric Garcetti ... Lyft beats Uber to become first ride-hailing app allowed at LAXThe Verge Disability Rights Groups Support Legalizing Uber in New YorkGovernment Technology Uber vs. Lyft: Ride-Hailing Services Square Off In New Fundraising RoundsInternational Business Times Insurance Journal -Las Vegas Sun -Bloomberg all 272 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber partially wins ruling to potentially halt California drivers' suit outcome CNBC 9, the judge stated that many more Uber drivers in California can participate in a class action against the ride service over their employment status, even if they did not opt out of an arbitration clause in their contracts. Earlier this year, Chen ... Final Decision In Uber Driver Class Action Won't Come Until Appeals Court ...The Consumerist Uber judge puts brakes on California drivers' suit outcomePropertyCasualty360 all 24 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber, Tesla Messed with Texas Transportation in 2015 Texas Tribune Most Texans got around this year the same way they have for decades: driving gas-guzzling cars along the state's highways, often in traffic. But 2015 was also the year where Silicon Valley heavyweights like Uber, Tesla and Google challenged the status ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber