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Posted September 8, 2015

Posted September 8, 2015

Chicago Sun-Times

Uber comes out swinging at Emanuel's proposed $1-a-ride fee Chicago Sun-Times Uber is also in the process of recruiting 10,000 additional drivers in South and West Side neighborhoods chronically underserved by taxicabs. The $1-a-ride-surcharge would make it difficult for Uber to meet that goal because it would depress demand by ... and more »

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Posted September 8, 2015

GeekWire

Proposed laws would allow Uber, Lyft pickups at Seattle airport and eliminate ... GeekWire Uber and Lyft are moving closer to being able to legally pick up passengers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Port of Seattle Commission will meet today to discuss the latest updates to its ground transportation policies, which could very ... Is safety a concern with Uber and Lyft? Question of the WeekLA Daily News all 3 news articles »

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Posted September 8, 2015

Huffington Post

Dear Uber: America Needs a Caring, Not a Sharing Economy Huffington Post Like a charismatic politician whose flaws have yet to be exposed, the so-called sharing economy enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame and success. Uber, Lyft, AirBnB -- these companies emerged seemingly from nowhere to become economic and cultural ... and more »

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Posted September 8, 2015

Forbes

Uber Wants To Conquer The World, But These Companies Are Fighting Back (Map) Forbes By Liyan Chen and Ellen Huet. Ride-hailing apps are scrambling to grab market share as demographics shift and smartphones proliferate. The map above shows where already dominates — and where Uber is the Lyft to someone else's Uber. Here are the ... 6 Places Your Uber Driver Doesn't Want To Pick You UpLAist Via probes video of taxi driver confronting Uber users at Ottawa train stationMetroNews Canada Litany of taxi complaints set the stage for UberEdmonton Journal Yahoo! Maktoob News -The Canberra Times -The West Australian all 23 news articles »

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Posted September 8, 2015

International Business Times UK

Migrant crisis: UberGiving campaign sees Uber collect donated items for ... International Business Times UK Controversial app-based taxi firm Uber is running a campaign to collect unwanted goods from users' homes and drive them to participating charities where they can be sold to raise money for refugees, or to be sent to where they are most needed.

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Posted September 8, 2015

Business Insider

I spent a week using the taxi app Gett and now I know how Uber will destroy ... Business Insider I'm addicted to the app. I'll try to get an Uber even when there is an empty taxi idling in front of me, just on principle (and because it's usually cheaper). I love the way Uber has freed me of the need to own a car. I love the way its driver ... and more »

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Posted September 8, 2015

RichmondBizSense

Uber argues for end to local lawsuit RichmondBizSense Uber is looking to put the brakes on a lawsuit filed against it last month in Chesterfield County. The popular tech-driven ride-hailing service is arguing that the case, which involves a local businessman and an allegedly dramatic New York City taxi ...

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Posted September 8, 2015

WFLA

Sarasota City Commissioners to vote on Uber regulations WFLA On Tuesday, city commissioners will discuss having Uber drivers complete background checks (including fingerprints), placing signs (designating Uber) in their vehicles while on duty, paying a $35 registration fee, having regular vehicle inspections ...

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Posted September 8, 2015

BBC News

The Government vs. Uber American Thinker Capitalist cronies in government, old-model cab companies, and their unions have been attacking Uber, Lyft, and their 'ride sharing' business model since the Internet gave them birth, in hopes of squelching the new competition. It's a lot easier when ... Will Uber drivers turn on Uber?BBC News Uber is an Investment in Liberty and FreedomWealth Daily Suit by Woman Who Said Uber Indian Driver Raped Her DroppedInsurance Journal all 231 news articles »

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Posted September 8, 2015

KCRA Sacramento

Taxi drivers losing business to Uber at SMF KCRA Sacramento That same trip through Uber is nearly half the price. Taxi driver Hadi Jrab, who has been in the business for 30 years, said he's losing between 10 to 15 customers a day. "Our professional customers actually love us and I don't think they're gonna go ... and more »

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Posted September 7, 2015

WFAA

Uber impostor picks up two TCU students near campus WFAA He dropped the women off near the intersection of West Lowden Street and Merida Avenue on the northeast side of campus. “The male left without asking for compensation for the ride, leaving the females to conclude that he was not in fact an authorized ... TCU Students, Police On Alert for Uber Impersonator Who Made Inappropriate ...NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Uber impostor picks up women at TCU, police sayFort Worth Star Telegram PD Searching For Fake Uber Driver Who Picked Up TCU StudentsCBS Local FOX 4 News all 8 news articles »

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Posted September 7, 2015

Forbes

World War Uber: Why The Ride-Hailing Giant Can't Conquer The Planet (Yet) Forbes By Ellen Huet and Liyan Chen. Uber is used to getting what it wants, wherever it wants. In 60 countries the ride-hailing colossus has pursued an SUV-size take on Sun Tzu: slip into a market by surprise, quickly suffocate any competitors and — if this ... What Makes Uber RunFast Company Uber wants to expand to 100 Chinese cities over the next yearThe Verge Uber is planning a huge expansion in ChinaCNNMoney Fortune -PCWorld -Deutsche Welle all 225 news articles »

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Posted September 7, 2015

TechCrunch

SportSetter Gets $1M To Expand Its 'Uber For Fitness' App To The U.K. TechCrunch SportSetter, a Finnish fitness marketplace startup we covered back in April 2014, has pulled in a $1 million seed round, which it will be using to expand its availability from Finland and New York into the U.K. market, as well as build out its app ...

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Posted September 7, 2015

TravelPulse

Uber Driver Accused of Attacking, Running Over Australian Woman TravelPulse A normally routine trip for an Australian woman using ride-hailing service Uber went horribly wrong Friday afternoon, and she is accusing the driver of attacking and running her over, Daily Mail Australia reported. A resident of Queensland's Gold Coast ... Uber advocate vows never to use service again after being attacked by driver9news.com.au Sascha Pangallo 'dragged by Uber driver from car and ran over' for talking on ...Daily Mail Gold Coast woman 'attacked, run over' by Uber driverYahoo7 News Courier Mail -StartupSmart all 11 news articles »

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Posted September 7, 2015

Wealth Daily

Uber is an Investment in Liberty and Freedom Wealth Daily ubercali A federal judge recently ruled that a lawsuit filed by Uber drivers is approved for class-action status. The Uber drivers are claiming they should be considered employees of the company instead of being paid as contractors. The suit is taking ... Uber Class Action Puts Freelance Economy (and Uber) on NoticeCare2.com Will Uber drivers turn on Uber?BBC News Vroom Vroom: California Uber Drivers Can Proceed With Their Class ActionDispatch Times TV Newsroom all 164 news articles »

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Posted September 7, 2015

PYMNTS.com

Why Uber Is Retail's New Secret Weapon PYMNTS.com Now, Uber wants to help make that possible for just about any type of good that can be delivered. The ride-sharing app is in talks with on-demand businesses to offer delivery services. The company already runs UberEats, its food delivery service that's ... Uber is just what retailers need to take on AmazonQuartz Uber could premiere same-day delivery service for retailersFortune Uber's big bet on retail delivery is coming this fall, report saysBusiness Insider Ubergizmo -The Consumerist all 23 news articles »

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Posted September 7, 2015

TechCrunch

Uber Confirms It's Raised $1.2B More In China Led By Baidu As Rival Didi ... TechCrunch Uber — the app-based, on-demand transportation service — has been on has been on a fundraising tear as it expands globally in the face of major competition. China is the company's latest battleground. Today, Uber confirmed that it has raised a ... Uber China raises $1.2B as rival Didi Kuaidi reportedly about to close $3B roundVentureBeat Uber China raises $1.2 billion, and its biggest competitor answers back with ...Business Insider Uber's China Rival Said to Raise $3 Billion in FinancingBloomberg Reuters -Reuters UK all 31 news articles »

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Breaking Travel News

Hilton dips toe in 'sharing economy' with Uber The Columbian The companies said Tuesday that Hilton guests will be able to set up automatic notifications to request Uber rides to and from the chain's hotels worldwide. Members of the company's HHonors program also will be to use a digital guide of restaurants and ... Hilton Worldwide inks deal with UberBreaking Travel News all 3 news articles »

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Posted September 6, 2015

WNCT

Uber arrives in the East to mixed reviews WNCT GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – The arrival of the popular Uber company in the East is being met with mixed reviews. ECU students said they are happy to have it in Greenville because it makes traveling around easier. “You can be anywhere and press the ... and more »

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Posted September 6, 2015

Computerworld

Uber links to sensitive ride data now expire in 48 hours Computerworld The feature lets Uber customers share their ETA, via SMS, with friends and family during a ride. The text that's sent includes a link to a live map that shows where the rider is during the course of the ride, just like the map shown on the rider's own ... Uber Now Deleting Your Trip Info In Google Search After 48 Hours From Time Of RideTech Times Uber flaw reveals shared trip details on Google searchThe Hoops News Uber pulls down 'share your ETA' links that went publicEngadget Digital Trends -WXIA-TV -PCWorld all 71 news articles »

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Posted September 6, 2015

TMZ.com

UCLA Football Star -- 'Drunk & Beliigerent' ... Says Uber Driver TMZ.com 0906-ishmael-adams-uber-GETTY-01 The Uber driver who claims he was robbed by UCLA football star Ishmael Adams says the guy was acting "drunk and belligerent" from the moment he got in the car ... and he claims Adams got violent when he tried to kick ...

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