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How should Uber be regulated? Chicago Sun-Times Instead they drove past, honking, and hoping their strike would persuade city leaders to make ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft follow the same rules as taxi companies at the airport. “Either the city should deregulate us completely, like ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inquirer.net Binay scores administration for traffic woes, Uber, GrabTaxi mess Inquirer.net Vice President Jejomar Binay on Monday scored Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and other transport agencies' failure to address traffic woes in the country. In his speech before the 27th Pacific Insurance Conference in Makati City, Binay ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Atlanta Journal Constitution Shooting victim calls Uber for ride home Atlanta Journal Constitution GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Despite requests from the Uber driver to take him to a hospital, a man who was shot in the leg asked for a ride home. Uber driver David Heinicke said that he picked up a passenger in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, who had his ... Man gets shot in Grand Rapids, Michigan, calls for an Uber homeMetro Man gets shot, instead of calling the cops, he grabs an Uber homeTweakTown Man with gunshot wound phoned Uber - rather than calling an ambulanceIrish Independent Daily Star all 11 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Foster's Daily Democrat Ride-along with outlaw 'Uber Grandma' Foster's Daily Democrat PORTSMOUTH — Stephanie Franz has been an outlaw Uber driver in Portsmouth since July and has come to embrace the moniker "Uber Grandma." She's been handed the only four citations issued by Portsmouth police for being an Uber driver, because ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber, Lyft, other cos. turn to arbitration to settle disputes Boston Herald Some companies, including Uber, Lyft, home cleaning company Handy and DraftKings, are turning to arbitration to avoid potential class-action lawsuits. “All of these so-called sharing economy companies that call themselves technology companies, they all ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Seattle Times An Uber union? Seattle could clear way for ride-app drivers The Seattle Times Takele Gobena, 26, of SeaTac, quit his job at the airport a year ago to start driving for ride-sharing services Uber, Sidecar and Lyft, because he thought he could make better money. He liked the convenience... (Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times) More. Uber pays for TV ads in Seattle to recruit driversGeekWire all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber's $50 million 'slap on the wrist' Tribune-Review The Pennsylvania Taxi and Paratransit Association was taken aback by the Tribune Review's position regarding the state Public Utility Commission fines levied against Uber ( “Uber's Fine: The Insidious PUC, ”. Uber has a corporate plan and mentality to ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Airport's abhorrent rules on Uber Fresno Bee I recently returned on a flight from San Diego late on a Saturday night and decided to get a ride home from the airport using Uber. I had used Uber to get me to the San Diego airport and had a very pleasant experience and saved almost 50% versus cab fare. and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Apps 'Uber-ize' shipments Albany Times Union Phone apps that enable regular citizens to hire themselves and their cars out to businesses as delivery persons — much the same way Uber turns them into taxi drivers — are expected to gain traction during this year's holiday shopping season, experts say. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Kiddie Mobile transports kids like Uber Tucson News Now "Everybody who I explained the program to they are like, oh, great, you are like a kiddie Uber,” said Keyona Vines. “I like to say we are better than kiddie Uber because it is one driver and your kids are familiar with them." A bad school bus ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Huffington Post Canada Richest Canadians 2016: Uber Co-Founder Garrett Camp Now 3rd On List Huffington Post Canada And thus Uber was born. Between the money he made selling Stumbleupon (which Amazon bought for US$75 million in 2009), and his shares in Uber, Canadian Business estimates Camp's net worth to be $9.18 billion. So it seems cab drivers have another ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Buy a slice of Uber at a 20pc discount Telegraph.co.uk High-profile holdings of Harbourvest today that remain private include shares in Uber, the disruptive – and highly controversial – car service that undercuts traditional on-street taxis. Uber's total value is approximately £33bn. Another as-yet ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WTVM Auto Insurance: Are Uber drivers covered? WTVM Uber's policy states for this period, they will provide liability if the personal policy doesn't cover it, but only “when necessary” and "if you do not maintain applicable insurance of at least this amount.” That amount is $50K injury/$100K total/$25K ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Las Vegas Review-Journal Uber brings pressure over Clark County's licensing of ride-sharing drivers Las Vegas Review-Journal "I am one of the tens of thousands of riders in the Las Vegas community who depends on Uber to get around," the letter says. "Unfortunately, I can't get an Uber ride to or from McCarran Airport. This safe, reliable, and affordable transportation option ... New access for Uber at RDU begins TuesdayWRAL.com all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Tallahassee.com Uber's flexible work model helping families Tallahassee.com As more and more people have started using the Uber app, we're discovering that platforms like Uber are boosting the incomes of millions of American families. They're helping people who are struggling to pay the bills or transitioning between jobs. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WRAL.com New access for Uber at RDU begins Tuesday WRAL.com Morrisville, N.C. — Travelers to and from Raleigh-Durham International Airport will have an easier time getting a ride from Uber effective Tuesday, when new rules for the ride-sharing service go into effect. The airport will designate a staging area ... Uber brings pressure over Clark County's licensing of ride-sharing driversLas Vegas Review-Journal all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Tallahassee.com Winter Park area welcomes new Uber driver Sky Hi Daily News Lauren, LP, Panasewicz recently signed on with the ride sharing service known as Uber and will be working as a contract driver in southeastern Grand County. Lauren will be available as a driver through the Uber phone app at select times with a focus on ... Uber's flexible work model helping familiesTallahassee.com And you wonder why people wanted Uber here?Sun Sentinel As taxi fight continues in court, sides turn over financial dataHouston Chronicle SooToday.com -The West Australian all 25 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AL.com Uber mapping cars spotted in Birmingham area cities AL.com Also this week, pictures and reports began popping up on social media of Uber "mapping cars" being spotted in some other Jefferson and Shelby County cities. The cars seem to resemble Google mapping cars, with towers on the roof and people reportedly ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Detroit Free Press Man says he was shot, asks for Uber ride home Detroit Free Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A man is shot and instead of calling for help, he calls for an Uber driver in Grand Rapids. WZZM 13 spoke to the Uber driver who picked up the shooting victim outside of J Gardella's in downtown Grand Rapids just after midnight ... Man gets shot, requests Uber to get a ride homeWNCN Shooting victim gets ride home from Uber driverMLive.com Shooting victim used Uber to get home: Grand Rapids PoliceFox17 all 21 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Fiscal Times Uber Under Attack: What Critics Get Wrong The Fiscal Times Recent worldwide bans and regulations on Uber have reignited the debate surrounding the ride service in the United States. Most prominently, critics continue to decry the supposed mistreatment of Uber workers, which sparked a national Uber strike ... Winter Park area welcomes new Uber driverSky Hi Daily News Cabbies take their Uber fight to courtThe West Australian WA Government should never have allowed Uber, taxi drivers tell courtABC Online Sault Star -SooToday.com -Spectator.co.uk (blog) all 21 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Seeking Alpha Uber, Didi Kuaidi End 2015 With Big Milestones Seeking Alpha Bottom line: Uber's 2016 China expansion plan looks aggressive but typical for the company, while Didi Kuaidi should invest its big cash pot on expansion and becoming profitable rather than unrelated services like O2O take-out dining. Private car ... Uber Ready to Take on Didi Kuaidi ChallengeYibada (English Edition) all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

San Antonio Express-News (subscription) Driver sues Uber over pay, tips San Antonio Express-News (subscription) A former San Antonio-area driver for Uber has filed a class-action lawsuit against the ride-hailing company, alleging it pays drivers less than minimum wage, makes them eat expenses it should pay for and misleads users into thinking they do not have to ... San Antonio Man Sues UberSan Antonio Current (blog) all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Canada's Competition Bureau Says Taxi Industry Should Adapt to Uber Wall Street Journal OTTAWA—Canada's antitrust watchdog on Thursday said it was up to the taxi industry and to local authorities to adapt to changes in the ride-hailing business brought about by the arrival of upstarts such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc ... Don't regulate Uber, competition watchdog saysToronto Star Competition Bureau calls for relaxing of taxi rules in face of Uber competitionWindsor Star Competition Bureau urges relaxed taxi rules to level playing field with UberThe Globe and Mail CTV News -Competition Bureau all 75 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

While battling de Blasio, Uber cultivated Cuomo Capital New York June 30 was not a good day for Uber in New York. At least not at first. During a hearing before the New York City Council, Mayor Bill de Blasio's taxi commissioner made clear the administration would not back away from its plan to temporarily cap the ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Ola, Uber's Archrival In India, Hires Ex-Infosys CFO TechCrunch Indian ride-sharing company Ola boosted its efforts to beat Uber this month when it closed its $500 million Series F round, and, fresh off the heels of that news, it has confirmed the hiring of a new CFO. Rajiv Bansal, a 21-year finance veteran who was ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber