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Posted July 17, 2015

TIME

Did Bill Buckley Dream Up Uber Before There Even Was an Uber? TIME Uber is ubiquitous. From New York to Paris to Mexico City it seeks to transform personal transportation and business delivery in the face of strong opposition from taxi companies and local or state governments. But lost in the blizzard of coverage ...

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Posted July 17, 2015

DNAinfo

Uber Driver Stole My Combat Photos, Camera, Disabled Vet Says DNAinfo Laleña Heathington said an Uber driver took $2,700 worth of items from her after she took a ride with her son while visiting Chicago this week. The screenshot, taken from the Uber app on her phone, shows the path of their trip. View Full Caption. and more »

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Posted July 17, 2015

CNBC

Jeb Bush wants to be the Uber candidate. Here's the problem with that. Washington Post (blog) Jeb Bush is desperate for you to know that he is the Uber candidate. The old, 20th century ways are not for him and his bold campaign for the future. He's sharing a ride to the glorious tech-driven tomorrow. But what does that actually mean? So far he ... Uber faces $7.3 million California fineCNBC Candidate Bush takes an Uber ride to SF start-upUSA TODAY Jeb Bush Takes Uber to San Francisco StartupABC News U.S. News & World Report -New York Times -TIME all 396 news articles »

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Posted July 17, 2015

SFGate

Jeb Bush rides in SF Uber with license plate holder reading 'Fresh as f---' SFGate To showcase his technological smarts and enthusiasm for the new on-demand economy, Republican presidential contender Jeb Bush used the app-hailing service Uber during his visit to San Francisco. Uber faces $7.3 million California fineCNBC Candidate Bush takes an Uber ride to SF start-upUSA TODAY Jeb Bush wants to be the Uber candidate. Here's the problem with that.Washington Post (blog) New York Times -U.S. News & World Report -CBS News all 420 news articles »

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Posted July 17, 2015

New York Daily News

Uber slams proposal to cap the service in NYC by adding 'De Blasio's Uber' tab ... New York Daily News The wait for an Uber driver would get a lot longer should a proposed cap on drivers become a reality, claims the ridesharing company. The app has added a “De Blasio's Uber” tab Thursday that appears when opening it in New York City, the latest in its ... Uber Attacks NYC Mayor's Plans to Curb Uber Growth Directly in AppGizmodo Uber Targets Mayor Bill de Blasio on Proposed Curbs on GrowthWall Street Journal Uber takes on New York City politicsMarketWatch amNY -The Verge -Entrepreneur all 120 news articles »

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Posted July 17, 2015

VentureBeat

Uber partners with Chelsea soccer club, but not all Chelsea fans are happy ... VentureBeat Are you a growth marketer? Do you want to know what it takes to be one? Join us at GrowthBeat, on August 17-18 in San Francisco. Thought-leaders from the biggest brands and most disruptive companies will share winning growth strategies on the most ... and more »

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Posted July 17, 2015

WTSP 10 News

Judge could shut down Uber in Hillsborough Co. WTSP 10 News Tampa, Florida -- Drivers for Uber could be arrested if the company loses in a Tampa courtroom Friday. And the company, which lets you use a smartphone app to hire a driver, may have to shut down in Hillsborough County. This faceoff in court is about ... and more »

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Posted July 17, 2015

KABC-TV

LAX gives Uber and Lyft the green light for passenger pickup Washington Post Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), once a monopoly for the city's 2,300 licensed taxi drivers, could soon be open to ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft that are disrupting the car-for-hire business across the globe. Until now, travelers ... LAX board votes to allow Uber, Lyft passenger pickupsKABC-TV Uber and other ride-booking services cleared for take-off at LAXThe Daily Breeze Uber And Lyft Will Be Able To Pick You Up From LAX Starting Next MonthLAist Curbed LA -KTLA -ABC News all 193 news articles »

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Posted July 17, 2015

New York Post

Yellow-cab backers give Mark-Viverito $27K ahead of Uber vote | New York Post New York Post City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito hauled in more than $27,000 in campaign donations from yellow-cab interests in the months before the council proposed a cap on high-tech rival Uber, records show. The windfall included contributions from the ...

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Posted July 17, 2015

Dallas Morning News

Uber dominating taxis when it comes to business trips in Dallas Dallas Morning News The report also found that Uber, for the first time, is besting traditional taxi firms for business trips nationally. Software company Certify's report highlights how Uber continues to gain market share and popularity even as it battles a patchwork of ... Uber does more business than taxis for first timeOmaha World-Herald Uber overtakes taxis in battle for business travelersUSA TODAY Uber use surges among business travelersCNNMoney TIME all 236 news articles »

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Posted July 17, 2015

Wall Street Journal

Uber Targets Mayor Bill de Blasio on Proposed Curbs on Growth Wall Street Journal Tony Shorris, the city's deputy mayor, said that without a cap, Uber could put unlimited vehicles on the road. Meanwhile, yellow and green taxi cabs are limited. Mr. Shorris said the city was willing to discuss a cap with Uber, but that company ... Uber Attacks NYC Mayor's Plans to Curb Uber Growth Directly in AppGizmodo Uber trolls New York City mayor in its appThe Verge Uber's fake feature blasts NYC regulatorsEngadget Vanity Fair -Sun Sentinel -New York Post all 75 news articles »

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Posted July 17, 2015

Los Angeles Times

Equal access at issue in PUC battle with Uber over data disclosure Los Angeles Times Uber likes to say it is the great equalizer when it comes to transportation: Anyone with a smartphone can use the app to hail a ride quickly and affordably. The state of California wants Uber to prove it, particularly the "anyone" part. Blind people ... Judge: Uber should be fined $7.3M, suspended in Calif.The Columbian all 3 news articles »

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Posted July 17, 2015

USA TODAY

Candidate Bush takes an Uber ride to S.F. start-up - USA Today USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO -- Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush took Uber to visit a startup company on a tech-studded fundraising swing through the San Francisco Bay area Thursday. The former Florida governor visited Thumbtack, a company founded in ... Jeb Bush wants to be the Uber candidate. Here's the problem with that. - The ...Washington Post (blog) Jeb Bush takes Uber to San Francisco start-up - CNBC.comCNBC Election 2016: Jeb Bush stands up for Uber and the sharing economy - CBS NewsCBS News U.S. News & World Report -ABC News -TIME all 417 news articles »

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Posted July 17, 2015

Reuters

Uber continues to flout laws and brawl with cities - The Washington Post Washington Post Like many consumers (and politicians), I have a lot of ambivalence about so-called “ride-sharing” services such as Uber, the company that has suddenly become a political crucible for U.S. presidential candidates. Uber engages in behavior that has long ... Uber praises new Mexico City rules allowing ride-share apps - StarTribune.comMinneapolis Star Tribune Uber Praises New Mexico City Rules Allowing Ride-Share Apps - ABC NewsABC News Uber praises new Mexico City rules allowing ride-share apps - Yahoo NewsYahoo News Reuters -Fox News -Forbes all 124 news articles »

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Posted July 17, 2015

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Crafting rules on how Uber, others will operate a devilish task Las Vegas Review-Journal Racquel Aniag, left and Uber marketing manager Kris Cuaresma-Primm listens during the Nevada Transportation Authority workshop at Grant Sawyer Building,555 E Washington Avenue, on Thursday, July 16, 2015. This is the first of two hearings to discuss ... and more »

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Posted July 16, 2015

CNBC

LAX green lights Uber, Lyft rides home CNBC Los Angeles airport officials agreed on Thursday to allow ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft to operate at Los Angeles International Airport, making it the largest airport in the country to permit such services, according to the Los Angeles Times. Uber and other ride-booking services cleared for take-off at LAX - Daily BreezeThe Daily Breeze LAX board votes to allow Uber, Lyft passenger pickups | abc7.comKABC-TV LAX Poised to Become Largest US Airport to Allow Uber, Lyft | KTLAKTLA L.A. Weekly -89.3 KPCC -MyNewsLA.com all 130 news articles »

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Posted July 16, 2015

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Uber, Lyft face steep costs for Nevada licensing | Las Vegas Review-Journal Las Vegas Review-Journal Racquel Aniag, left and Uber marketing manager Kris Cuaresma-Primm listens during the Nevada Transportation Authority workshop at Grant Sawyer Building,555 E Washington Avenue, on Thursday, July 16, 2015. This is the first of two hearings to discuss ... and more »

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Posted July 16, 2015

Reuters

Uber praises new Mexico City regulations allowing smartphone-based ride ... Minneapolis Star Tribune The rules require drivers participating in Uber and similar services to register with the city's transportation secretary. They will have to have their vehicles inspected every year. Leon, who was removed from the transportation post as part of a broad ... Uber Praises New Mexico City Rules Allowing Ride-Share AppsABC News Mexico City unveils first regulation on Uber in Latin AmericaReuters Uber praises new Mexico City ride-sharing regulations; cabbies grouseFox News all 122 news articles »

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Posted July 16, 2015

Wired

Uber trolls New York City mayor in its app The Verge If you're in New York City and you open the Uber app today, you'll find a new ride option next to the big list of its usual choices: "DE BLASIO." It's not a way to get a ride, obviously. Instead, it's a way to needle the New York City mayor and to try ... Uber's New Fake Feature in NYC Derides RegulatorsWired Uber Launches “De Blasio's Uber” Feature In NYC With 25-Minute Wait TimesTechCrunch Uber creates late-arriving 'de Blasio' modeNew York Post Sun Sentinel -Business Insider -New York Times all 43 news articles »

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Posted July 16, 2015

CNBC

Uber faces $7.3 million California fine CNBC Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush was in Silicon Valley on Thursday and dropped by Thumbtack, a San Francisco start-up that helps users find and hire local professionals—everyone from painters to wedding DJs. Bush also traveled by Uber, the ... First Draft | Jeb Bush's Uber Ride: A Journey and an Economic MessageNew York Times Jeb Bush Takes Uber to San Francisco StartupABC News Jeb Bush Hails Uber In San Francisco, Doesn't Win Driver's VoteTIME Politico all 304 news articles »

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Posted July 16, 2015

Entrepreneur

The Important Question to Ask About Classifying Workers in Light of Uber's ... Entrepreneur In the most publicized of these cases, car-sharing service Uber was told by the California Labor Commission that the company was misclassifying its drivers as independent contractors when they should be employees. Cases were also filed against Shyp ...

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Posted July 16, 2015

NJ.com

Will Christie slam the brakes on Uber regs? | The Auditor NJ.com For all the legislative activity, PR campaigns and cab driver protests outside the Statehouse, one thing has become clear to The Auditor: A bill to regulate Uber and other companies like it probably won't be hitching a ride into state law any time soon.

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Posted July 16, 2015

New York Times

First Draft | Jeb Bush's Uber Ride: A Journey and an Economic Message New York Times SAN FRANCISCO — When Jeb Bush summoned a car from Uber on Thursday morning, using the ride-hailing app to take him to Thumbtack, a consumer-service technology company, more than a dozen reporters packed around as he exited the vehicle. Uber faces $7.3 million California fineCNBC Jeb Bush Takes Uber to San Francisco StartupABC News Jeb Bush Hails Uber In San Francisco, Doesn't Win Driver's VoteTIME USA TODAY -CBS News all 324 news articles »

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Posted July 16, 2015

New York Times

City Hall and Uber Clash in Struggle Over New York Streets - The New York Times New York Times In a few short years, the ride-hailing company Uber has swelled in influence by the day, placing thousands of new for-hire vehicles on the road. And now, the administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio is moving to halt the runaway expansion, citing a ... Uber slams Mayor de Blasio with TV ad - NY Daily NewsNew York Daily News Uber releases video slamming Mayor de Blasio for proposed cap on cars | New ...New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV all 145 news articles »

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