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New York Post Justice Dept. probes data breach at Uber New York Post The US Department of Justice is pursuing a criminal investigation of a May 2014 data breach at ride service Uber, including an examination of whether any employees at competitor Lyft were involved in the episode, sources familiar with the situation said. U.S. Department Of Justice Is Reportedly Pursuing Criminal Investigation Of ...TechCrunch US reportedly pursuing criminal investigation for Uber data breachThe Verge DOJ Pursues Criminal Investigaton Of Data Breach At UberHuffington Post Newsweek -TIME all 57 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox5NY What's next for Uber, Lyft and Austin's fingerprint check ordinance? MyStatesman.com Such a list does exist in city law for taxi, limo and shuttle drivers, and Uber and Lyft have their own lists, based on the background checks they currently run using drivers' names, date of birth and other identifying information to search public ... Austin Council Approves Stricter Rules for Uber, LyftTexas Tribune Regulating Uber and LyftFox5NY Why The Uber, Lyft Driver Union Push Could Disrupt The Gig EconomyInternational Business Times Bloomberg -Austin Business Journal (blog) -Houston Chronicle -City of Seattle all 158 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Seeking Alpha Airbnb Is No Uber: Hotel REITs Are Not Dying Seeking Alpha We believe the reason consumers choose Uber are the same reasons why they would actually be resistant to choosing Airbnb over hotels. Hotel REITs have been unjustly sold-off on Airbnb fears despite strong operational and real estate fundamentals. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBCNews.com Uber of the Airways Won't Fly, Federal Appeals Court Rules NBCNews.com WASHINGTON -- Private pilots can't offer flight-sharing services to the public using an Internet model similar to those developed by Uber and Lyft, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. The ruling upholds a decision earlier this year by the Federal ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Judge scolds Uber for confusing its drivers with new contract The Verge Uber was blocked from requiring its drivers to sign a complex new labor agreement by a federal judge in California Thursday. It's the latest development in an ongoing class-action lawsuit that is not going so well for the $62.5 billion ride-hailing ... Judge knocks Uber over latest attempt to bar drivers from class-actionsArs Technica Judge Faults Uber for Confusing Drivers With New ContractBloomberg Judge slams Uber for 'confusion' about new drivers contractSan Francisco Business Times (blog) all 10 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Appeals Court: Airline Pilots Can't Ride Share Like Uber ABC News Private pilots can't offer flight-sharing services to the public using an Internet model similar to those developed by Uber and Lyft, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. The ruling upholds a decision earlier this year by the Federal Aviation ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Poughkeepsie Journal Uber plans to bring 300 jobs to Poughkeepsie area Poughkeepsie Journal The ride sharing, app-based company Uber is anticipating it will bring 300 jobs to the Poughkeepsie area in the first year, if a new law passed by the state legislature next year. This, according to a Poughkeepsie Economic Impact Report released ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

U.S. News & World Report French livery drivers strike against drop in earnings, Uber U.S. News & World Report French livery drivers block with their cars a traffic circle at Port Maillot, one of the entries to the city after a "Snail Operation" early morning from Orly airport into Paris, France, Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. French livery drivers are protesting a ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox5NY Austin Council Approves Stricter Rules for Uber, Lyft Texas Tribune The future of popular vehicle-for-hire services Uber and Lyft in Austin was up in the air early Friday morning after the city council voted 9-2 in favor of an ordinance aimed at regulating the firms more like traditional taxi companies. After nearly ... Regulating Uber and LyftFox5NY How Unions Could Change the Way Uber and Lyft WorkBloomberg Austin mayor announces 11th-hour compromise for Uber, LyftAustin Business Journal (blog) GeekWire -The News Herald -Christian Science Monitor -City of Seattle all 137 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Judge Faults Uber for Confusing Drivers With New Contract Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc. was barred from imposing a new contract on drivers who are suing the company to be treated like employees after a federal judge said the reworded agreement is confusing. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco on ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

azcentral.com Maricopa County attorney, Uber announce New Year's Eve campaign azcentral.com The Maricopa County Attorney's Office and Uber have partnered to promote free rides for first-time users in the Phoenix area as part of their "Save Lives, Don't DUI" campaign. Uber typically gives new users $20 off on their first ride, but if they sign ... Uber offers free rides for holiday revelersTucson News Now all 3 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox5NY Austin Weighs New Uber, Lyft Rules Texas Tribune The future of popular vehicle-for-hire services Uber and Lyft in Austin was up in the air Thursday evening as the city council was set to vote on an ordinance aimed at regulating the firms more like traditional taxi companies. The impending vote ... Regulating Uber and LyftFox5NY How Unions Could Change the Way Uber and Lyft WorkBloomberg Austin mayor announces 11th-hour compromise for Uber, LyftAustin Business Journal (blog) GeekWire -Houston Chronicle -The News Herald -City of Seattle all 129 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable This Week in Uber News: Google to Compete? Zacks.com Ride-sharing company Uber has been grabbing headlines all year. Going in to 2016, many expect that it could be primed for a massive IPO. This week has seen a couple key pieces of news surrounding Uber, including a new competitor entering the fray. Report: Google plans to use its self-driving cars to compete with UberMashable all 7 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Wall Street isn't worried it's about to get steamrolled in an Uber-like moment ... Business Insider The term refers to financial technology, and more specifically the rise of tech-savvy startups that are taking on traditional financial businesses in everything from payments to wealth management to lending. It is fair to say there is a lot of hype out ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WNCN RDU will now allow Uber and Lyft WNCN MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are coming to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Uber and Lyft drivers that serve RDU may now drop off and pick up their fares in the “pre-arranged services” zone in front of both ... RDU comes to terms with Uber and LyftNews & Observer (blog) RDU Authority Approves Agreements with Ride Sharing Services Uber, LyftTWC News RDU embraces Uber and LyftWTVD-TV Triangle Business Journal all 8 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

RT Uber Drivers Growing In Lynchburg, Concerns Some Taxi Drivers WSET Lynchburg, VA- Uber is in Lynchburg. It's been about a month and there's 8 drivers on the grid, but it's expected to take off. An app like Uber means a ride can be a click and few moments away. Plus, Uber drivers say this creates jobs and gives people ... Australia's NSW gives Uber the green light, compensates taxi driversRT Australia's New South Wales rules Uber ride-sharing service legalReuters 'No rush' on Uber regulation: Victorian GovernmentABC Online The Age -WA today -The Guardian all 181 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider The exodus from Google to Uber shows no signs of stopping Business Insider Christoff joins Uber from Google, where she had spent eight years running the East Coast media team and supervising former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's press appearances. Christoff worked for Senator John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign and has ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WIRED Facebook Now Lets You Order an Uber Ride Through Its Messenger App ABC News Facebook is building more value into its popular Messenger app with a new feature that will allow users to summon an Uber ride without ever having to leave the app. With Uber as its first partner, Facebook product manager Seth Rosenberg said the ... You Can Now Call an Uber in Messenger, Facebook's Window to the WorldWIRED Uber and Facebook have finally teamed up, but the merger. The two companies ...SFist You can now request an Uber through the Facebook Messenger appAOL News USA TODAY -BBC News -Forbes all 471 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Uber Is `Probably' IPO Bound, But Don't Hold Your Breath Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc. is most likely bound for an initial public offering, says the ride-sharing company's Emil Michael, but it may not be any time soon. “That's probably what we want to do,” Michael, Uber's senior vice president for business, said ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Ban Hate Speech, Adopt an Emoji, Hail an Uber… [Tech News Digest] MakeUseOf Removing hate speech from the Internet, adopting your favorite emoji, hailing an Uber through Facebook, banning Star Wars spoilers from Reddit, and the Star Wars singalong to end all Star Wars singalongs. Unicode Adopt-a-Character Submission Form - Unicode ConsortiumUnicode Consortium Adopted Characters - Unicode ConsortiumUnicode Consortium all 22 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CT Post Uber seeing Danbury expansion CT Post Matt Power, general manager of Uber's Connecticut operations, said the company began to focus its efforts on the Danbury area this fall, when officials realized the tremendous growth in the area for the company, which lets people arrange rides with ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

ZDNet Uber given the green light in New South Wales ZDNet The ACT became the first Australian state or territory to class Uber as legal in October, with the Minister assisting the Chief Minister on Transport Reform, Shane Rattenbury, saying that taxi industry reform is part of broader reform to public ... Uber ride-sharing legalised in NSWCNET Australia's New South Wales rules Uber ride-sharing service legalReuters NSW legalises Uber, compensation plan being prepared for taxi driversThe Guardian Neowin -dailytelegraph.com.au -Daily Mail all 101 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Danbury News Times Uber seeing Danbury expansion Danbury News Times Matt Power, general manager of Uber's Connecticut operations, said the company began to focus its efforts on the Danbury area this fall, when officials realized the tremendous growth in the area for the company, which lets people arrange rides with ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS News Taxi, Uber Black drivers block streets in protest of Uber X, Lyft 6abc.com Ronald Blount is the president of the Taxi Workers Alliance of Philadelphia. He tells us, "The Philadelphia Parking Authority, they've done the best they can. They only have eight enforcement inspectors going against thousands of illegal Uber X in the ... Taxi drivers jam Philadelphia's traffic, march in Uber protestCBS News Full StoryWPVI-TV Fact Checking Uber On Labor LawsNPR CBS Local -KABC-TV -The News Tribune -City of Seattle all 380 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

People Magazine South Delhi Mom Names Baby Uber After Driver Helps Her Give Birth in His Car People Magazine A woman identified in news reports as Babli, of South Delhi, decided to allow a heroic stranger to name her son Uber after giving birth to him in one of the transportation network's cars en route to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday, reports the Times of ... Baby born in back of Uber cabAOL News New mom names son Uber after driver delivers her baby in the back of his carRoad Warrior Voices Here's why a newborn baby in India was named UberSFGate USA TODAY all 13 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber