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NorthJersey.com Uber to recruit drivers from low-income counties in N.J., including Passaic NorthJersey.com Car-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc. plans to recruit 3,000 drivers from low-income counties in New Jersey, including Passaic County, by the end of 2016 in a new partnership with the state's NAACP chapter, the latest in a series of similar pacts ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Courier Mail Accessibility as Challenge in Age of Uber New York Times At the time Mr. Bloomberg settled the suit, there were 13,587 yellow cabs in the city — about twice as many cars as were available through the Uber app. Today, there are more than 34,000 Uber cars in the five boroughs and still only 13,587 yellow cabs. Uber and taxis put to the testCourier Mail Why You Should Take A Black Cab, Not An Uber, This ChristmasLondonist all 4 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge California approves Flywheel, the app that makes taxis work like Uber The Verge Cab drivers have long complained that taxi owners' failure to innovate helped facilitate Uber's rise to prominence. In many ways, Flywheel's TaxiOS mimics Uber by removing the clutter from inside a for-hire vehicle and replacing it with a single ... California approves TaxiOS as old school rivals take on UberThe Guardian Flywheel Launches Uber-Like Operating System For Taxi CabsTechCrunch Uber's Next Competitor Could Be Flywheel's Operating System For TaxisFast Company Ubergizmo -PYMNTS.com -CNET all 26 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Letter: Uber, schools, Golden Dragons and more Portland Tribune Regarding a recent article (Novick reflects on paving way for Uber, Dec. 8 Tribune): City Commissioner Steve Novick said “he never saw why the city should have a limited-entry system whereby a small number of taxi companies are granted a sharply ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Science Times Facebook Messenger Now Offers Uber Option Science Times In an announcement released last Wednesday, the social media giant announces that it has formed a partnership with the modern app-based taxi company, Uber. According to Mr. Seth Rosenberg, product manager, the newest feature allows the users of their ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Uber China Lands Strategic Investment From Chinese Automaker GAC TechCrunch Uber China, Uber's independent business in China, has announced this morning that it has taken a strategic investment from Chinese automaker GAC Group. The investment from GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) is undisclosed, but Uber China said that ... Uber in deal with Chinese carmaker to battle rivalsCNBC Inside Didi Kuaidi: How the Chinese tech giant plans to fend off Uber in its ...GeekWire all 7 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Union Leader Portsmouth council postpones pro-Uber law changes The Union Leader On Monday evening, Uber drivers and supporters wanted the council to change the ordinance, and approve the seven-year background check used by the ride-sharing company. Drivers also did not want to be required to obtain additional insurance, or notify ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Signal City proposal calls for Uber, Lyft to be treated like cabs Hawaii News Now In the last three weeks, Uber driver Kimo Sutton has gotten dozens of customers to their destinations in his personal car and charged them for it. "I'm not a cab driver," he says. Right now, the city agrees. But that might not last. A City Council ... This Liberal City Is the First to Unionize UberDaily Signal Enraged cabbies unite worldwide against Uber in 2015Yahoo News Ohio passes insurance guidelines for Uber, LyftWDTN Albany Times Union -The Detroit News all 268 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Detroit News Will extension be enough to keep Lyft, Uber in Austin? MyStatesman.com For the moment, the Austin City Council has bought some time — at least five months — in the standoff with Lyft and Uber regarding fingerprint-based background checks. That is good news because it means Austin residents still can hail rides from Lyft ... City proposal calls for Uber, Lyft to be treated like cabsHawaii News Now Editor's Note: Government tries to stall UberThe Detroit News If Uber Drivers Unionize it will Kill the Golden GooseTown Hall Daily Signal -Yahoo News -Albany Times Union -City of Seattle all 284 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Voice of San Diego Border Report: Uber's Uncertain Future in Tijuana Voice of San Diego Uber. Along with the Internet that powers it and, perhaps, Hot Pockets, it is the greatest development most of us have encountered in our lifetime. Whether it's helping avoid parking hell, improvising when you don't have access to a car or finding a ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber: Beware of hidden costs to driving The News Tribune To satisfy my curiosity with regards to the start-up costs to qualify as a Uber driver, I checked out its website. It's pretty clear and covers all of the topics related to joining Uber. However, when the topic turns to insurance, you're shown a graph ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio Uber, NAACP hope to recruit 3000 drivers from NJ's poor neighborhoods New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio Uber New Jersey and the New Jersey NAACP have started a partnership to recruit 3,000 new drivers from low income communities throughout New Jersey by mid-2016, they announced Monday. According to the announcement, Uber will host a series of ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Even with new funding round, Lyft's valuation is a shadow of Uber's The Verge Lyft, the ride-haiing startup that isn't Uber, is in talks to raise up to $1 billion in new financing, according to Bloomberg. Coupled with Uber's own recent stratospheric valuation, it is further evidence of the confidence investors have in the ride ... Lyft Snags $1 Billion To Keep Up With UberForbes Disability Rights Groups Support Legalizing Uber in New YorkGovernment Technology Lyft is planning to raise an Uber-sized, $1 billion funding roundQuartz Financial Times -KOLO all 126 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Digital Trends FAA says that 'Uber for the skies' is illegal Digital Trends So extensive is Uber's influence that other startups have taken to describing themselves in terms of the car service company. From “the Uber of the beauty industry” to “the Uber of home decor,” it seems as though every industry is jumping on the ... Why 'Uber for Planes' Isn't Happening Any Time SoonDC Inno 'Uber For Planes' Gets Grounded By FAAUbergizmo Court: Private pilots can't offer Uber-like flight-sharing servicesWRAL Tech Wire HardOCP (press release) all 12 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Hill DOJ investigating data breach at Uber The Hill Uber's internal investigation reportedly linked the initial data breach to a Comcast IP address belonging to Chris Lambert, the chief technology officer at rival service Lyft. A separate IP address reportedly executed the hack; that user remains ... Justice Dept. probing Uber data breach: reportWashington Times IT Security Stories to Watch: Is DOJ Investigating Uber Data Breach?MSPmentor Justice Dept. probes data breach at UberNew York Post TechCrunch -The Verge -Reuters -Reuters all 65 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

RT Uber-corruption? New taxi service threatens good-paying US jobs while ... RT My driver was angry because he had worked hard and paid the fee for the medallion and then the Mayor undercut the value of the medallion by allowing Uber drivers to operate in the city in any vehicle. He railed that overnight, the value of his ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Harvard Business Review Everyone Hates Uber's Surge Pricing – Here's How to Fix It Harvard Business Review During periods of excessive demand or scarce supply, when there are far more riders than drivers, Uber increases its normal fares with a multiplier whose value depends on scarcity of available drivers. This so-called surge pricing uses microeconomics ... LETTER: Uber driver sees opportunity aheadVineland Daily Journal all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WTSP 10 News Uber may start letting riders rate their drivers by using emoji WTSP 10 News Now, even Uber is climbing onto the emoji train (and yes, there are multiple train emojis) and may allow riders to rate their drivers by using either a thumbs up or a thumbs down or by selecting the smiley face — or non-smiley face — that best ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Patch.com Honolulu measure would treat Uber, Lyft like taxi companies Washington Times HONOLULU (AP) - Two Honolulu council members want ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate more like taxi companies. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports (http://bit.ly/1YuwFsW) that the city bill includes a variety of changes. Among them ... ICYMI: Taxi, Uber Black Drivers Block Philadelphia Streets In ProtestPatch.com Proposal puts Uber, Lyft on same level as taxisHonolulu Star-Advertiser Associate Editor, DigitalSydney Morning Herald Salt Lake Tribune -The Oshkosh Northwestern -City of Seattle -Council Connection - City of Seattle all 175 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Uber rented a cruise terminal for its holiday party and threw a raging... Business Insider For Uber's bash, the ride-hailing company rented out the Pier 27 cruise terminal in San Francisco and transformed it into a silent disco party. There was an open bar, a doughnut station, and plenty of headphones passed around so employees could groove. and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WAMC Uber touts job creation potential Plattsburgh Press Republican "Uber will help to invigorate Plattsburgh's economy by revolutionizing transportation operations in the region," Uber NY General Manager Josh Mohrer said in a press release. "The Uber platform will bring quality jobs to the North Country and ensure ... Uber Wants To Offer Ridesharing In Dutchess CountyWAMC all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Could Uber help area with transporting wheelchair-bound residents? Utica Observer Dispatch Nancy Hampel hopes that if Uber starts a ride-sharing service in Utica, at least one wheelchair-accessible vehicle will be included. Hampel, mobility manager at the Parkway Center in Utica, said there are gaps in local transportation services ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Been Drinking? Skip Uber And Call Police Instead CBS Local AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)– Those who imbibe a little too much this holiday season can skip Uber or calling a taxi and call the police instead. This season Aurora police officers will give those who have been drinking a free ride home. Anyone who is in the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Han Solo is the ultimate Uber driver The Verge Uber fits in that mold perfectly. The press is fond of characterizing the company's CEO Travis Kalanick as the ultimate insurgent. ("Silicon Valley's rebel-hero," blared one Fortune headline.) He fights evil government regulators to liberate humanity ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber announces new launch at San Jose airport San Jose Mercury News "As we kick off the 18-day peak holiday travel season today and our region plans to host Super Bowl 50 in the new year, we are pleased that travelers can now choose Uber for their ground transportation plans from SJC," said Kim Becker, the airport's ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber