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Will GM Or Ford Launch A Direct Uber Competitor? Seeking Alpha GM, and perhaps Ford, could have the capacity to show an internal Uber competitor within months, and launch service by the end of 2017. New younger management at GM and Ford see the high valuations of next-gen taxi companies (such as Uber), and ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Re/code Capital Gains: Airbnb and India's Uber Each Raise Nine-Figure Funding Rounds Re/code Ola, India's equivalent of Uber, raised $500 million in Series F money from SoftBank Capital, Tiger Global, Chinese Uber competitor Didi Kuaidi and others (BuzzFeed News). Airbnb just closed a $100 million funding round at the same $25.5 billion ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Mail NSW government to legalise Uber in 'inevitable' cab industry reforms Daily Mail The NSW government will legalise ride-sharing service Uber next month in a major reshaping of the taxi industry. Uber drivers will be forced to pay licence fees and undergo stricter background checks, while taxi owners will be compensated for losing ... Ride-sharing service Uber set to be legalised in NSW9news.com.au Uber wins the taxi war in NSWdailytelegraph.com.au Letter: City needs to stop the bullyin of Uber MafiaSt. Augustine Record The Guardian all 7 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Charleston Post Courier Charleston airport board postpones new regulations for Uber, taxis Charleston Post Courier It's back to the drawing board for a Charleston airport panel trying to come up with a fair way to regulate traditional taxi drivers and newcomer Uber. The Charleston County Aviation Authority's board voted unanimously Thursday to postpone action on a ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Guardian Uber is certainly slick, but it's not 'disruptive' The Guardian Disruption, says the Shorter Oxford Dictionary, is “a disrupted condition, disorder; a disrupted part; a rent; a tear” or “the action or an act of disrupting something”. In other words, bad news. Islamic State, for example, specialises in the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

EDITORIAL: Clark County targets Uber, Lyft drivers with unfair burdens Las Vegas Review-Journal The Nevada Legislature did everything necessary to allow ride-sharing transportation network companies to operate in the state. Now the Clark County Commission is doing all it can to discourage people from working for Uber and Lyft. Drivers for the ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Bellingham Herald Uber ride-sharing service rolls into Bellingham The Bellingham Herald Uber has arrived, and it's already drawn plenty of interest from people who want to be drivers. The ride-hailing company officially launched with a party on Nov. 12 and has more than 70 drivers offering pickups throughout Bellingham and the outlying ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Denver Channel Is Uber safe? Background checks examined post-arrest of Denver driver The Denver Channel DENVER - Following the arrest of another Uber driver in Colorado, regulators are investigating whether private background checks are effective. Under state law, ridesharing operations, such as Uber and Lyft, are not required to undergo the same CBI and ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Las Vegas Review-Journal Clark County may backtrack on licenses for Uber, Lyft drivers Las Vegas Review-Journal Clark County is back to square one in its effort to require business licenses for contracted drivers for ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft. County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak has requested that a license ordinance unanimously approved Tuesday ... Uber banned from ORFWAVY-TV In plan legalizing Uber, Miami-Dade mayor wants taxi apps, tooMiami Herald The Uber Airport Rules for 11 Major Cities in the USLifehacker New York Business Journal -KTNV Las Vegas -Los Angeles Times all 109 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Huffington Post Uber Driver Charged With Sexually Assaulting Unconscious Woman Huffington Post WASHINGTON -- The Denver district attorney charged an Uber driver on Wednesday with two counts of sexual assault, accusing him of violating an unconscious 24-year-old woman and following her and a friend to their hotel room. The driver was classified ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

GeekWire Uber sued by former worker seeking at least $44M on behalf of all Washington ... GeekWire The class action lawsuit, which originated last month in Washington state District Court but was transferred to federal court this week, seeks at least $44.5 million in damages on behalf of the more than 15,000 people who have driven for Uber in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Denver Channel Denver Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger on Halloween night The Denver Channel DENVER - A Denver Uber driver is now in custody after allegedly sexually assaulting one of his passengers on Halloween night. Luis Galeano-Bedon, 43, is accused of sexually assaulting a 24-year-old woman after she and a friend requested a ride through ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

FOX10 News FOX10 Special Investigation: Who's watching Uber? FOX10 News FOX10 News is committed to your safety. We are digging deeper into how Uber operates on the Gulf Coast and how Mobile is regulating its drivers. It all started about four months ago when the Mobile City Council approved changes to its vehicle-for-hire ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Turn to 10 Uber delivers flu shots in 36 cities, in one-day experiment The Boston Globe For four hours Thursday, people in Boston and 35 other cities had the opportunity to summon a nurse to their doorstep to give them a flu shot. This experiment in “on-demand health care,” which involved the use of hundreds of Uber drivers, heralds what ... UBER offers flu shotsTurn to 10 You Can Now Order A Flu Shot From UberRefinery29 Uber Offers $10 Flu Shots on DemandKQED KPRC Houston -WXIA-TV -Fox 28 all 172 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Denver Channel Uber driver charged with sexual assault 9NEWS.com DENVER – The District Attorney's Office has charged an Uber driver with sexually assaulting a woman he gave a ride to on Halloween night. Luis Galeano-Bedon, 43, is charged with two counts of sexual assault. Police say the victim and a friend were ... Denver Uber driver charged with sexually assaulting rider on HalloweenThe Denver Post Denver Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger on Halloween nightThe Denver Channel DENVER (CBS4)– An Uber driver suspected of sexual assault has been formally ...CBS Local all 4 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Miami Herald In plan legalizing Uber, Miami-Dade mayor wants taxi apps, too Miami Herald A draft proposal by Mayor Carlos Gimenez would mandate “e-hailing” apps for taxis as part of a broader rewrite of county law legalizing Uber and other app-based ride services. The proposed legislation would give Uber the bulk of it what it wants: the ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

KIRO Seattle Report: Uber urges Port of Seattle to allow airport pickups 'immediately' KIRO Seattle "For months, the Commission and Port administration have told Uber that it was just a matter of time until pickups were authorized that an agreement was just around the corner. Unfortunately, both staff and the Commission have delivered that same ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PCWorld Uber's Business Profiles make it easier to expense a ride PCWorld Uber is catering to business users with the ability to switch between work and personal profiles. After providing a work e-mail address, users can set up a separate credit card, add expense memos and project codes, and direct receipts to the ... Uber now lets your company pay for your business commutesThe Next Web Uber Now Allows Companies To Pay For Employees' Business-Related RidesTech Times Uber iOS app adds credit card profiles, allowing you to separate business ...9 to 5 Mac (press release) Ubergizmo -City A.M. all 9 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Turn to 10 Uber offers flu shots Turn to 10 Rhode Island joins Worcester and Boston as three of the local communities that were able to utilize the car service app, Uber, for the delivery of flu shots on Thursday. Residents or companies can request an Uber on their smartphone app. But now, if ... You Can Now Order A Flu Shot From UberRefinery29 Uber Offers $10 Flu Shots on DemandKQED Uber delivers flu shots to homes, officesKPRC Houston The Boston Globe -WXIA-TV -Fox 28 all 178 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Chicago Tribune Uber driver who fired gun gets probation; passenger gets year in prison Chicago Tribune Confrontation between Uber driver, passenger ends with probation, prison. An Uber driver who fired a gun at passengers after one of them damaged his car pleaded guilty Thursday and was sentenced to two years of probation. Marvin L. White, of ... Uber driver sentenced to probation for firing at passengersChicago Daily Herald Probation for Bolingbrook Uber Driver Who Shot at PassengersPatch.com all 3 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Lifehacker The Uber Airport Rules for 11 Major Cities in the US Lifehacker Uber is a convenient way to get around most cities, but airport rides can be tricky. It's possible to use Uber for dropping off and picking up at airports in some cities, but there are rules and drawbacks to be aware of. Travel + Leisure lays them out ... A common-sense solution to the Uber vs. taxi warsLos Angeles Times WEST WINDSOR: Taxi drivers express ire at Uber, LyftPacket Online The Uber BlockadeRochester Democrat and Chronicle (blog) KPLU News for Seattle and the Northwest -CP24 Toronto's Breaking News -Montreal Gazette all 35 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Uber & Lyft Could Cost The MTA $10 Million Per Year Gothamist Uber charges sales tax on each ride, but only a small fraction of that goes towards the MTA, meaning a fare would have to top $133 to reach the 50-cent contribution mark. Uber spokesman Matt Wing argued to the Daily News that the company is ... Uber-Taxi Battle Over Fares Costs the MTAWall Street Journal MTA blames loss of transit revenue on Uber, LyftamNY Uber is Costing the MTA Millions of Dollars a Year. (But That's a Pittance.)WNYC all 8 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fort Worth Star Telegram Putting Uber, Lyft and traditional taxis to the test at DFW Fort Worth Star Telegram Companies such as Uber have revolutionized the for-hire vehicle industry and made hailing a ride to and from the airport in Tarrant County easier (and in many cases cheaper) than ever. Since August, it has been legal for drivers for companies such as ... A common-sense solution to the Uber vs. taxi warsLos Angeles Times Uber success, uber problemsRocky Mountain Collegian Seattle Taxi and Uber Drivers Seek To UnionizeKPLU News for Seattle and the Northwest all 7 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AL.com Top 10 reasons Birmingham is ripe for Uber AL.com Uber is uber awful. Or ultra awesome! It exploits drivers, undermines cabs and unleashes unsavory souls on unsuspecting riders. Or it allows cities to roll comfortably into the 21st century at the brush of a touch screen. The argument goes on. And in ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NJ.com A.C. casinos looking to boost tourism through Uber NJ.com ATLANTIC CITY – Caesars Entertainment and Uber New Jersey announced a new partnership Wednesday in hopes it will drive more tourism and economic opportunity to Atlantic City. Both companies launched new education campaigns Wednesday to ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber