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These days, running for US president means riding with Uber—and on that count ... Quartz In just the first half of 2015, US political campaigns spent more money on Uber rides—$124,880—than they did in the entirety of 2014, a year with actual voting, and one in which we saw the controversial car service trounce taxis among the political ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Los Angeles May Put the Brakes on Uber and Lyft at LAX Airport Forbes When Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced this April that ride share services Uber and Lyft would be allowed to pick up at Los Angeles International Airport, cheers and fanfare erupted from the traveling public. That anticipation only grew when ... LA City Council stalls plan for Uber and Lyft passenger pickups at LAXWashington Post LA hits the brakes on plan to allow Uber at LAXLos Angeles Times Investigation finds Uber drivers with criminal recordsKABC-TV LA Daily News -LAist -KTLA all 174 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBC4 Washington Uber Driver Accused of Groping Passenger in Woodbridge NBC4 Washington An Uber driver is accused of groping a passenger after driving her and a friend home in northern Virginia, and police want to know if he is connected to a sex assault case from over the weekend. A 24-year-old woman told police that she and a female ... Uber driver charged with sexual batteryWTOP UPDATED: Uber driver charged with sexual assault in WoodbridgeInside NoVA Prince William police arrest Uber driver on sexual battery chargeWashington Post Patch.com -MyFox Washington DC all 12 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Dallas Morning News (blog) Judge increases bond for Uber driver charged with sexual assault to $250000 Dallas Morning News (blog) A Dallas County judge increased the bond Thursday for the Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting a passenger in Dallas last month. Bond for Talal Ali Chammout, 56, was increased at a morning hearing from $100,000 to $250,000, according to court ... Bond increased for Uber driver accused of sexual assaultWFAA Bond Raised For Uber Driver Accused Of RapeCBS Local 10 Types of Uber Drivers You Meet in DallasDallas Observer Cosmopolitan.com (blog) all 27 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Sun Sentinel Broward mayors: We want Uber back Sun Sentinel As we've reported, some mayors are investigating whether the cities could band together to pass Uber-friendly legislation and allow app-based ride services like Uber and Lyft to operate in Broward County. The county allows such companies to operate ... Uber, Lyft among companies embracing collaborative workspaces in Las VegasLas Vegas Sun New data: Uber, Lyft more likely to bypass north MinneapolisMinneapolis Star Tribune Proposed Uber, Lyft fees in Nevada still steepLas Vegas Review-Journal Insurance Journal -Boston Globe all 40 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Quartz Tesla CEO Elon Musk on potential Uber partnership: “Hmmm” Quartz During a conference call discussing Tesla's second-quarter financial results, an analyst asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk about recent proclamations from Uber CEO Travis Kalanick that if Tesla produces autonomous cars by 2020, he would buy all of them for his ... Does Tesla's Elon Musk Want to Create His Own Uber?TheStreet.com Will Tesla launch Uber-like service with self-driving cars?MarketWatch all 930 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Times The Uber-ization of Activism New York Times The nasty battle between Uber and the administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio over New York City's proposed cap on livery vehicles has ended, at least for now, with the city and the ride-hailing giant agreeing to postpone a decision pending a “traffic ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Daily Beast Uber Actually Reduces Drunk-Driving Deaths Daily Beast The functionality of the Uber app, which shows users exactly how long they have to wait until their ride arrives, is cited as one of its greatest attractions to inebriated customers. Though some may doubt a would-be drunk driver's ability to make wise ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Minneapolis Star Tribune New data: Uber, Lyft more likely to bypass north Minneapolis Minneapolis Star Tribune Jillian Nelson uses Uber to get to and from her home in north Minneapolis to work as an employment consultant for adults with autism. Nelson, 32, said Uber drivers often cancel her rides and make her late for work. “I've had a driver ask me if I feel ... Why we want to regulate UberBoston Globe Seven questions for the strategist who orchestrates Uber's political victoriesQuartz Uber Drives Debate on For-Hire Transportation in Rhode IslandRhode Island Monthly The Patriot Ledger -Patch.com all 21 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The News Journal City Council questions $8000 for Uber ads The News Journal City officials said this week that the four billboards advertising Uber will be up for a month at the cost of $8,000, funded through an advertising fund in the Office of Economic Development. The billboards feature a photo of Mayor Dennis P. Williams ... Wilmington welcomes Uber, but cab company not happyPhillyVoice.com 'Wilmington Proudly Welcomes Uber,' Draws Ire of Cabbies Hurt by RidesharingNBC 10 Philadelphia all 15 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Re/code Yes, Uber Lost a Lot of Money — And It Will Lose More Re/code Or, in the words of an Uber rep who spoke to Re/code today: “Shock, horror, Uber makes a loss. This is hardly news and old news at that. The case of business 101: You raise money, you invest money, you grow (hopefully), you make a profit and that ... What The Leaked Uber Documents Don't Tell UsFast Company Uber has been operating with heavy losses, Gawker reportsMarketWatch Here's why it's okay that Uber is losing a lot of cash right nowThe Next Web CNBC -Slate Magazine (blog) -Business Insider all 18 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

TechCrunch Government Data And The Uber Question TechCrunch Amid the debate in New York City on limiting the number of drivers for ride share companies such as Uber, one key point was glaringly absent: Uber and similar companies born of the recent tech boom — Airbnb, Lyft and others — aren't just disrupting ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Uber heads to court over how it classifies its drivers CNET Ride-hailing service Uber is facing a lawsuit over how it classifies its drivers. Uber. Uber is heading into one of the biggest court battles it's seen to date. US District Judge Edward Chen is slated to decide on Thursday whether to grant class action ... Uber's future could hinge on one key issueCBS News Some Uber Drivers Say Company Misled ThemCNBC Dawn of the Uber economy? What happens when benefits become the exception.Christian Science Monitor PYMNTS.com -Ricochet.com -New Zealand Herald all 13 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times LA hits the brakes on plan to allow Uber at LAX Los Angeles Times Some council members were concerned that not enough attention was paid to ensuring that drivers for such app services as Uber and Lyft undergo the same background checks as permitted taxi operators. On Wednesday, The Times reported that four Uber ... City Council Votes To Temporarily Halt Plan To Allow Uber, Lyft Pickups At LAXCBS Local 4 Uber Drivers Cited at LAX Have Criminal Convictions That Would Bar Them From ...KTLA Four LA Uber drivers have criminal histories, including driving under the ...New York Daily News Refinery29 -LA Daily News -KABC-TV all 46 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The International Answers to Uber and Lyft New York Times THE business of paying to travel from A to B by car is being shaken up by companies like Uber and Lyft, with both grabbing headlines and new investment dollars as their businesses expand. Last week, Uber garnered an additional $1 billion or so in new ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Uber driver wounded in crossfire of possible gang-related shooting Los Angeles Times In investigating the shooting, police found that at least two of the Uber driver's passengers were carrying weapons, Faden said. All three were booked on suspicion of weapons-related violations, Faden said. They were identified as Isiah Caldwell, 21 ... Uber driver in Venice shot during gang-related shootingKABC-TV Uber Driver Shot In Venice After Gunmen Targeted His PassengersLAist Uber Driver Wounded When Gunman Opens Fire on Passengers in VeniceKTLA L.A. Weekly -Patch.com all 8 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider New revenue figures show $50 billion Uber is losing a lot of money Business Insider Uber has traditionally been tight-lipped about its finances, but a new leaked document, obtained by Gawker's Sam Biddle, suggests the $50 billion company is wildly unprofitable. That's not totally surprising, and it certainly doesn't mean the company ... Here Are the Internal Documents that Prove Uber Is a Money LoserGawker Uber has been operating with heavy losses, Gawker reportsMarketWatch How Much Money Is Uber Losing?New York Magazine Re/code -Slate Magazine (blog) -The Next Web all 12 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Uber: Resistance is Futile Forbes Last week saw Uber's market valuation break $50B, a milestone reached two years faster than Facebook did it in 2011. Is it a tech phenomenon? Is it a social revolution? Is it a supply chain breakthrough? Yes to all of those. Yet for some reason too ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Forbes Would Uber Be Better Without Surge Pricing? Forbes Christian Perea, an Uber driver who's driven in three major cities, told me, “Wise drivers do not chase surge. They do their homework and patiently anticipate it. I only move towards surge areas if they are within five minutes driving distance or if I ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

BetaBoston Uber prepares for a State House fight with a petition for its users Boston.com Uber has used petitions and social media campaigns in the past, including in Massachusetts, to fight proposed regulations. Last month, in New York City, Uber circulated a petition against a proposal from officials to cap the number of drivers for the ... Uber's carpool option may ratchet up competition with cabs, transitBetaBoston all 8 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wired The Fixer Who Helps Startups Like Uber Beat the Government Wired These days, however, the buzziest startups with the highest valuations—think Uber and Airbnb—aren't just the ones challenging incumbent businesses; it's almost an assumed part of the deal that at some point the most successful startups will have to ... Seven questions for the strategist who orchestrates Uber's political victoriesQuartz all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Boston Globe Braintree delays measure to regulate ride-hailing services Boston Globe But the town's Licensing Board voted unanimously to table the measure until after a state public hearing in September, when Governor Charlie Baker is expected to tout legislation to regulate services such as Uber and Lyft, which connect people to ... Uber, taxi companies battle over regulate billBoston Herald Braintree halts crackdown on Uber, LyftMetro.us Braintree board tables proposal to regulate Uber, LyftThe Patriot Ledger Patch.com -MassLive.com all 11 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines Cedar Rapids tries again for taxi and Uber rules The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines Cab driver Christopher Griffin shows how the Gata Hub app works from the perspective of the customer in his cab in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. The app is an Uber-like app where customers can request a cab pickup, as well ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times 4 Uber drivers cited at LAX have serious criminal records Los Angeles Times At least four men ticketed by Los Angeles International Airport police while driving for Uber's low-cost car service have criminal convictions that would bar them from operating a taxi in Los Angeles, records show. The drivers have been convicted of ... Uber reduces alcohol-related driving deaths: studyCBC.ca Uber reduces drunk driving fatalities says independent studyVancity Buzz all 3 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The News Journal Wilmington taxpayers spending $8000 on Uber billboards The News Journal A city-funded billboard campaign featuring a photo of Mayor Dennis P. Williams welcoming the ride-hailing service Uber to Wilmington has irked taxi drivers, who say taxpayer money shouldn't be used to publicize a business that is undercutting them. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber