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Santa Fe New Mexican PRC: Uber skirting rules in New Mexico Santa Fe New Mexican Uber driver Weylin Rupe heads down Cerrillos Road on Nov. 27. Rupe, who began driving for the ride-hailing company last month, said the service is evidence that 'things are changing in society.' Luis Sánchez Saturno/The New Mexican ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Re/code Google Ventures Owns Part of Several Unicorns, but the Biggest (and Trickiest ... Re/code Uber is now reportedly en route to a valuation of $62.5 billion. Its many subsequent rounds since 2013 have likely diluted Google Ventures' share, although a source familiar with the deal terms says not by much. Even at the low end of analyst ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Telegraph.co.uk Business bosses hit out at London mayor's anti-Uber plans Telegraph.co.uk British business leaders have heavily criticised Transport for London's proposed crackdown on minicab services like Uber, saying it could “damage competition” and hurt consumers. Calling on Transport for London to drop its proposed regulations for ... Pro-Uber support grows ahead of consultation deadlineCity A.M. all 8 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Re/code Capital Gains: Another $2 Billion Crosses Into Uber's Event Horizon, Peloton ... Re/code Some funding headlines: Uber is raising another couple billion as it attempts to expand globally amid fierce competition; an exercise class provider and equipment maker that streams video of spinning sessions took in a bunch of pre-IPO growth equity ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS Local Uber Plans To Bring Ridesharing To Lake Tahoe Before New Year CBS Local RENO (CBS/AP) — Uber plans to bring ridesharing to either side of Lake Tahoe before the end of the year. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports a recent agreement with Nevada allowed the company to launch simultaneously on the California and Nevada sides ... Uber plans to bring ridesharing to Lake Tahoe before 2016KSBY San Luis Obispo News all 10 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber wants you to be able to request a car from any app you're using Road Warrior Voices On Wednesday, Uber announced “the official Uber Ride Request Button” — yes, it used the word official in its own announcement — which will allow iOS and Android developers to add this function to their apps. As Uber wrote in a post on its Developer ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber rise blindsides lenders NorthJersey.com The rapid rise of car-sharing service Uber Technologies Inc. is wreaking havoc on New York City's yellow-cab industry and its lenders, including at least two in New Jersey, and some of those lenders are expressing concerns about getting fully repaid. and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Columbian Regulating Uber provokes ire The Columbian Instead they drove past, honking, and hoping their strike would persuade city leaders to make ride-hiring companies such as Uber and Lyft follow the same rules as taxi companies at the airport. “Either the city should deregulate us completely, like ... Spokane judge orders Lyft, Uber to provide ridership recordsThe Spokesman Review (registration) Dewey Beach tackles Uber, LyftDelmarva Daily Times LETTERS: Uber, Lyft drivers should face same requirements as taxi driversLas Vegas Review-Journal Beaumont Enterprise -The Voice Herald (blog) -Courier Mail all 22 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Taxi lenders blindsided by Uber NorthJersey.com The rapid rise of car-sharing service Uber Technologies Inc. is wreaking havoc on New York City's yellow-cab industry and its lenders, including at least two in New Jersey, and some of those lenders are expressing concerns about getting fully repaid. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

St. Augustine Record Uber transportation bill related to St. Augustine concerns starts rolling in house St. Augustine Record A revived proposal that would prevent local governments from regulating popular app-based transportation services, such as Uber and Lyft, picked up its first victory recently in the Florida House. However, the proposal (HB 509) — opposed by taxi ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Huffington Post At Uber Headquarters, Project HEAL Raises More Than $500K To Fight Eating ... Huffington Post At Project HEAL's fundraising gala in San Francisco on Friday -- which was co-hosted by Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and Huffington Post Editor-in-Chief Arianna Huffington -- Saffran told the audience about being diagnosed with anorexia nervosa when she ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

South China Morning Post (subscription) WeChat Blocks Uber (Again) In Ongoing China Rideshare War Motherboard Chinese technology company Tencent has blocked Uber from its messaging app WeChat once again, the latest blow to the ride-hailing company in its quest to win over China. Reports emerged on Friday that Tencent had “permanently” blocked all Uber ... Tencent removes Uber's presence on WeChat in escalation of ride-sharing warXinhua Tencent blocks Uber on WeChat, so what 'fair play' can we expect in China?South China Morning Post (subscription) Ride-Sharing Alliance To Take On Uber In 2016Auto World News all 10 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Delmarva Daily Times Dewey Beach tackles Uber, Lyft Delmarva Daily Times Uber and Lyft, two now-nationwide transportation companies which are reshaping the taxicab and limousine service industries, are companies the resort town of Dewey Beach wants within its city limits. However, as more traditional private transportation ... LETTERS: Uber, Lyft drivers should face same requirements as taxi driversLas Vegas Review-Journal EDITORIAL: Cities should lure Uber, not wait for itBeaumont Enterprise all 6 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider A company that pays people to wrap their cars in ads is becoming the Uber for ... Business Insider With increasing uneasiness from brands and marketers about how much of their ad budget is virtually wasted thanks to online Adblockers, bot-views and nearly hidden placements, one tech startup expects a return to the real and tangible. And it's betting ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fox 2 Detroit Uber Driver Leads Police to Armed Robbers Fox 2 Detroit GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A 911 call from an Uber driver led investigators to three suspects, accused of shooting a man in the head inside a Stone Mountain hotel room. Gwinnett County Police said the suspects identified as Richard Mckoy, Reggie Greene ... Uber Driver Helps Police Catch Three Alleged Armed Robbers With Secret 911 CallABC News Uber driver records suspects snoozing in car after Stone Mountain shootingGwinnettdailypost.com Uber Driver Helps Catch Alleged RobbersDaily Beast WBT all 14 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Napa Valley Register Uber benefits both small town drivers and riders Napa Valley Register Vickie Garwacki refers to herself as a semi-retired Calistoga resident who has been an Uber driver since May. Uber is a privately held ride-hailing business that was started in 2009. The company provides a smartphone app-based service to people looking ... Uber testing new feature that will keep riders from getting into the wrong carRoad Warrior Voices all 5 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

My Uber Rating Makes Me Feel Like a Bad Person GQ Magazine A few days ago I opened Uber, called for a car, and within three minutes a man was parked outside my front door in a black Toyota Camry (or what probably was a black Toyota Camry). He already had the address of my destination, so we didn't exchange ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inquirer.net Philippine judge clarifies Uber can run over Christmas, but no new drivers Reuters Judge Santiago Arenas issued the clarification on a commercial radio station a day after the Quezon City regional trial court raised confusion with a ruling that some people had interpreted as placing a near three-week ban on Uber and GrabCar drivers ... QC judge stops DOTC new permits for Uber, GrabCarInquirer.net Court suspends Uber, GrabCar operationsPhilippine Star all 52 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Willamette Week Uber to Portland Auditor: We're Not Giving You Mark Wiener's Contract Willamette Week But Uber did acknowledge violating Portland's lobbying regulations by not reporting until April 10 that Wiener had acted on behalf of Uber—almost three months after accurate lobbying statements for 2014 were due. The company also admitted failing to ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WJTV Taxi driver: Uber is taking all the customers away from taxi drivers WJTV Some taxi drivers say money is slipping away from them as more people are dialing for an Uber. Manuel Johnson has been picking and dropping off passengers for the past two years, but he says Uber has taken customers from him. And with a wife and five ... So, Is Uber Actually Illegal In Melbourne Now?Junkee Uber driver convicted in Australian state in latest blow to firm's expansion plansReuters Court ruling could make Uber illegal in Australian stateMashable Government Technology -Belfast Telegraph -Toronto Star all 73 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post Uber is more valuable than American car companies New York Post Uber's value is skyrocketing as investors continue to place big bets on its torrid growth. The San Francisco-based startup is looking to raise $2.1 billion, according to Bloomberg. Uber lately has aggressively been branching into new businesses such as ... Uber fundraising drive values firm higher than General MotorsThe Guardian Is Uber really worth $62.5 billion?Road Warrior Voices all 6 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Alabama's News Leader Uber shows "future" of Birmingham ridesharing Alabama's News Leader The app now tells you just how fast an Uber driver could pick you up in the Magic City. ABC 33/40 caught up with people who hope the city council makes this a "simulation" a reality when it votes on ridesharing regulations next week. Michael Sellers is ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Junkee So, Is Uber Actually Illegal In Melbourne Now? Junkee Yesterday you may have seen a devastated status update from that one friend who hates public transport, bemoaning the alleged outlawing of Uber services in Melbourne. The news came about when Uber driver Nathan Brenner (former manager of Split Enz ... Taxi driver: Uber is taking all the customers away from taxi driversWJTV Uber driver convicted in Australian state in latest blow to firm's expansion plansReuters Court ruling could make Uber illegal in Australian stateMashable Government Technology -Toronto Star -Belfast Telegraph all 73 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Verge Uber is on a collision course with New York City's mayor again The Verge The report is important for many reasons, most notably because de Blasio's position on how best to regulate the fast-growing service could have a profound impact on how Uber operates in its largest and most lucrative market in the world — 26,000 uberX ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

GeekWire Uber policy advisor David Plouffe calls proposed Seattle ordinance to unionize ... GeekWire davidplouffe11 Uber strategic advisor David Plouffe speaks at an event in Seattle on Friday. David Plouffe thinks a proposed ordinance to help Uber drivers unionize is “puzzling,” and one that may cost the City of Seattle a lot of dough if approved by ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber