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WJXT Jacksonville Rep. Ritch Workman moonlighting as Uber driver WJXT Jacksonville Rep. Ritch Workman, the Florida House's Rules Committee chairman moonlights as an Uber driver around Tallahassee. Talking to different passengers is not so different from campaigning, Workman says. Driving for Uber is a third job for state Workman who, ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Silicon Valley Business Journal (blog) State commission explores legality of Uber leasing program Silicon Valley Business Journal (blog) The California Public Utilities Commission is taking a look at whether ridesharing companies like Uber are in violation of state rules by allowing drivers to use leased vehicles on the job. Uber told the Silicon Valley Business Journal that the CPUC ... California regulators probing Uber's leasing programSan Jose Mercury News Tickets to continue for Uber drivers in HillsboroughWTSP 10 News Uber drivers picket amid Hillsborough stalemateTBO.com all 46 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber beat the taxi companies but its real fight is ahead Fortune Car-hire service Uber, which is embroiled in legal fights across the country, won a significant victory in court this week against a gang of taxi companies that want to drive it out of Connecticut. The ruling certainly helps Uber legitimize its ... Uber Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit by Connecticut Taxi CompaniesNBCNews.com Judge Dismisses Suit Accusing Uber Of Misrepresenting Services, RacketeeringThe Consumerist Reports: Uber suit dismissedThe Advocate The Guardian all 44 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

International Business Times Hong Kong Uber Arrests: Petition Supporting App Garners Close To 50K Signatures International Business Times An online petition launched Thursday by Uber Hong Kong has gained nearly 50,000 signatures in the wake of a recent crackdown on Uber drivers and staff and its offices in the city, the South China Morning Post reported Friday. The petition, written in ... Uber ride service operates in a gray area in most locationsPhillyVoice.com Toronto Uber vs. taxi driver confrontation caught on cameraCBC.ca Taiwan Hits Uber With $1 Million in Fines Over Nearly a YearNDTV South China Morning Post (subscription) -Sydney Morning Herald all 53 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

International Business Times Stolen Uber Passwords Selling For 40 Cents On The Dark Net As Prices Plummet International Business Times The value of stolen Uber account information is plummeting. Usernames and passwords for the transportation service are going for 40 cents on the dark Net, more than half off the price the same credentials were going for after Uber accounts first went ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The New Orleans Advocate Why Jefferson Parish is reluctant to enforce its rules against Uber The New Orleans Advocate It's been more than a month since Jefferson Parish fired off a cease-and-desist letter to Uber, saying the popular ride-hailing service lacked permits to operate legally in the parish. But Uber drivers continue offering rides in Jefferson anyway, and ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wired Uber's Business Isn't Built to Help Disabled People Wired “Here,” as it so happens, is Uber's New York City headquarters, which is located all the way on Manhattan's west side, between 11th and 12th Avenues. It might as well be Siberia for the average Manhattanite. No subways run this far west, and it's tough ... What's behind Asia's Uber-sized problem?CNBC A tale of two citiesThe Economist Damaged cars, assault and blackmail: Terrified Uber drivers stay off Mumbai ...Firstpost Huffington Post -IJ Review -Hindustan Times all 38 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Minneapolis Star Tribune Twin Cities taxi companies take on Uber, Lyft ride-sharing Minneapolis Star Tribune When asked, Lyft spokeswoman Chelsea Wilson said in an e-mail, “Residents in Minneapolis have enthusiastically embraced Lyft's safe, affordable rides and we're looking forward to seeing ride sharing continue to grow and thrive in the city.” Uber did ... Uber proposal details revealedmySanAntonio.com (blog) Mayor Ivy Taylor: Uber files proposal to return to San AntonioSan Antonio Business Journal all 35 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Las Vegas Review-Journal How Starbucks, Uber and Obama are making you go broke Las Vegas Review-Journal If you hate public transportation and hailing a cab, but you like the idea of sitting back and letting someone else worry about the driving, Uber can become your best friend. Download the Uber app, request a ride, and in most cases, a car can be at ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune Uber is mulling a domestic IPO for its Chinese branch, and there's more at ... Quartz After months of rumors in Chinese media, Liu Zhen, who oversees Uber's strategy in China, confirmed with reporters (link in Chinese) at the Beijing News that the company was indeed considering listing its domestic operations inside the country's borders. Uber says its Chinese arm could go publicFortune Uber Says Its Chinese Arm Could Eventually Go Public in ChinaBloomberg Can Uber become Chinese?Tech in Asia all 6 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CBS Local Uber driver robbed at gunpoint, chases teenage thieves, police say Los Angeles Times At some point, the Uber driver waved down a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy, who stopped the suspects. Police arrested Anthony Mateo, 19, and Alexis Stewart, 19, both of Los Angeles, along with Dwuan Jennings, 18, of Pomona. They are being held in ... 3 suspects held in robbery of Uber driver in Hermosa BeachThe Daily Breeze 3 Robbery Suspects Arrested After Uber Driver Followed Them From Hermosa Beach ...CBS Local Robbery Suspects Arrested After Uber Driver Follows ThemPatch.com MyNewsLA.com -L.A. Weekly all 12 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

International Business Times For Uber, Lyft Riders With Disabilities, Discrimination Often Comes Included International Business Times These types of incidents have lead to a series of lawsuits against both Uber and Lyft that accuse the companies of violating or failing to uphold the Americans with Disabilities Act, which this year celebrated its 25th anniversary. In California, Uber ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WRAL.com Uber driver discovers toddler in middle of Raleigh road WRAL.com Raleigh, N.C. — An Uber driver in Raleigh made a shocking discovery early Thursday morning while on the way to pick up a customer. Matt Duncan said he driving in the Five Points area at about 3 a.m. when he spotted a toddler in the middle of Cowper ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WSB Atlanta Uber driver rear-ended, robbed by armed men WSB Atlanta Uber driver rear-ended, robbed by armed men photo. The Uber driver said he was picking people up from the nightclub called Cirque, and as he drove away with his customers in the backseat, he found himself staring down the barrel of three different guns. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBCNews.com Uber Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit by Connecticut Taxi Companies NBCNews.com Uber Technologies on Thursday won the dismissal of a racketeering lawsuit by 15 Connecticut taxi and limousine companies seeking to stop the ride-sharing company from doing business in the state. U.S. District Judge Alvin Thompson in Hartford said the ... Judge Dismisses Suit Accusing Uber Of Misrepresenting Services, RacketeeringThe Consumerist Reports: Uber suit dismissedThe Advocate Uber strikes blow against US taxi firms in racketeering lawsuit dismissalThe Guardian all 42 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WTSP 10 News California regulators probing Uber's leasing program San Jose Mercury News The CPUC said this week it is looking into the growing number of drivers who work for Uber, Lyft and similar companies using leased or rented cars to transport passengers. Uber last month announced a pilot car-leasing program for prospective drivers ... Tickets to continue for Uber drivers in HillsboroughWTSP 10 News Battle between Uber, Hillsborough Co. continuesABC Action News State regulators probing Uber's leasing programSanta Cruz Sentinel Rick Kupchella's BringMeTheNews all 20 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post Why even killing Uber won't save the yellow-cab industry New York Post Mayor de Blasio isn't done fighting Uber — yet it's already clear he'll lose his war to protect his donors from the yellow-cab industry. Uber's just the cutting edge of a wave of change that will continue eating away at medallion taxis' share of the ... EXCLUSIVE: Uber thanks political supporters by sending NYC voters fliersNew York Daily News Poll: NYC Voters See Yellow-Taxi Industry Working to Limit UberInsurance Journal Here's Why Everybody's Fighting Over UberTIME Triple Pundit (registration) (blog) -Gothamist all 89 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Yahoo News Uber driver accused of sexual assault on South Carolina passenger Yahoo News CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) - A driver for the popular taxi-hailing service Uber faces sexual assault charges after a passenger reported that he attacked her instead of driving her home from a bar, authorities said on Wednesday. Patrick Aiello, 39, a ... Uber Driver Accused Of Kidnapping And Raping Female PassengerHuffington Post SC middle school teacher accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting drunken ...New York Daily News Charleston Uber Driver Accused Of Kidnapping, RapeThe Consumerist ABC News all 102 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune This could be why you're getting a low Uber rating Fortune When asked about tipping, Uber gave the following response to MarketWatch: “There is no need to tip. Once you arrive at your destination, your fare is automatically charged to your credit card on file, making for a cashless and seamless experience.”. Don't tip your Uber driver? It could cost you a 5-star ratingMarketWatch all 6 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

mySanAntonio.com (blog) Uber proposal details revealed mySanAntonio.com (blog) See the gallery above for everything you need to know about the drama between the city, the TNCs and the local cabdrivers. Photo: © 2012 San Antonio Express-News. See the gallery above for everything you need to know about the... Image 2 of 12. 1. Uber offers proposal to come back to San AntonioKSAT San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor: Uber files proposal to return to San AntonioSan Antonio Business Journal Mayor announces proposal from Uber to return to S.A.KENS 5 TV all 14 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

MarketWatch Don't tip your Uber driver? It could cost you a 5-star rating MarketWatch My Uber driver? Ridiculous. That's why I, along with presumably many others, love the service. A transaction-free ride. No need for cash. Hop in, hop out. I chalked this conversation up to one driver trying to squeeze a buck out of me. This wasn't over ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fusion Uber's biggest commissioner-fan is ticked off Sun Sentinel He said Uber broke its promise and is an untrustworthy negotiator. "I was a little upset,'' he said of Tuesday's end-of-meeting disappointment, when Uber representatives said they won't reactivate the app just yet. "I tried not to get emotional. But we ... The largest Uber-less county in America is now begging the company to returnFusion Uber supporters, critics speak out at Broward Commission hearing7Online WSVN-TV Uber to come back to Broward County?Local 10 South Florida Business Journal (blog) -New Times Broward-Palm Beach -WKMG Orlando all 40 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Gawker Uber Driver Accused Of Kidnapping And Raping Female Passenger Huffington Post A South Carolina sixth-grade teacher who moonlights as a driver for Uber is accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger. Patrick Aiello, 39, faces charges of kidnapping and forcible rape, according to The Post and Courier. He has been removed as ... Charleston Uber Driver Accused Of Kidnapping, RapeThe Consumerist Teacher Moonlighting as Uber Driver Arrested for Sexually Assaulting PassengerGawker Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault While Driving Car for UberABC News WLTX.com all 72 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Newsweek Don't Strangle Uber. Or Lyft. Or Airbnb Newsweek It was clear to Berwick when she signed up with Uber that she would be responsible for paying these expenses out of the fees remitted to her under the standard Uber agreement, whose provisions were at issue in this case. The reason this case came to ... Despite Uber's Arguments, Flexibility for Employees Is a Company's ChoiceRe/code all 5 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Yahoo Finance Anti-Uber taxi owners risk mimicking decline of another NY institution Yahoo Finance Until, that is, Uber Technologies spread fast through the city, winning over customers with its handy on-demand service and undercutting revenue per taxi shift and eroding the value of those once-coveted medallions. Since hitting a high of $1.2 million ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber