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Huffington Post 7 Things You Do That Annoy Your Uber Driver Huffington Post While a spokesperson for Uber told The Huffington Post that the company does not have "a single global threshold below which a driver ... is deactivated," Business Insider reported in February that drivers run the risk of having their account ... Cambridge taxi drivers strike to protest Uber, LyftBoston Globe Uber Battle in New York Shows the Problems and Promise of the Sharing EconomyPJ Media What is Uber doing to train its drivers on disability rights?CNET Ames Tribune -U.S. News & World Report all 196 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNET Uber takes legal action over Australia tax ruling Financial Times Uber is fighting similar regulatory battles in multiple jurisdictions around the world as it expands at breakneck speed, disrupting the taxi industry in the process. It has enjoyed success in several high-profile cases, including in New York — one of ... Uber takes ATO to Federal Court in battle over GSTCNET ​Uber challenges ATO in court over GSTZDNet Uber doesn't fear the ATOSydney Morning Herald Business Insider Australia -The Australian Financial Review -The Age all 34 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

U.S. News & World Report Drivers weigh in on Uber boom in NYC U.S. News & World Report In this July 21, 2015 photo, yellow cab driver Jatinder Singh responds to questions during an interview in his taxi in New York. Singh owned a yellow cab, which he decided to paint black so he could start driving with Uber. He lasted about six months ... Drivers on both sides of Uber debate weigh in on how ride-hailing app is ...Minneapolis Star Tribune all 75 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Columbus Dispatch Uber keeps young riders on the go, baby-boomer drivers 'in the know' Columbus Dispatch PITTSBURGH — When a passenger recently wondered aloud about the meaning of the pop-culture phrase “Bye, Felicia,” Pittsburgh Uber driver George DeBolt knew the answer, even though he's not quite in the demographic one might expect to have such ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Florida Today Melbourne may drop taxi permits, citing Uber competition Florida Today Citing competition from Uber and up-and-coming ride-sharing services, Melbourne officials may deregulate taxi, shuttle and limousine companies to level the competitive playing field. Forty-three such companies are licensed to operate in Melbourne, ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bits | Political Consultant for Uber to Advise Other Start-Ups New York Times (blog) Uber, the ride-hailing app, seems capable of the impossible: fighting City Hall and winning. In its recent tussle with the City of New York, the company emerged victorious after an all-out media blitz against Mayor Bill de Blasio, who proposed and then ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Post De Blasio eyes new council plan to limit Uber's pricing New York Post The de Blasio administration is revving up City Council proposals to slow down Uber after the company rear-ended his efforts last month to stop issuing new licenses for e-hail cars. Administration officials are studying how to curb the price of a fare ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Uber, Lyft not popular with business travelers Los Angeles Times Although ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft continue to expand across the country, the services remain one of the least popular ground transportation options among business travelers. lRelated Airport screening misses more than half of infected ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNBC Uber faces the 'last 1bn person market' left CNBC Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick often describes India as a "global priority market". Quite how much of a priority only became clear last week, as the ride-sharing service unveiled plans to sink an extra $1bn into the country over the next nine months. Microsoft to invest $100 million in UberThe Seattle Times Report: Ride-hailing service Uber to put $1 billion in IndiaAutoblog (blog) Uber valued at $50bn as MS invests $100mTimes of India The Next Digit -The Straits Times all 52 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

WFAA Dallas Uber driver arrested for sex assault of customer WFAA "We take these reports seriously and our thoughts are with the victim," Uber said in a statement. "The driver was immediately banned once we learned of the allegations and Uber's safety team is working with the Dallas Police Department on their ... City of Dallas: Uber driver arrested on sex assault charge wasn't authorized ...Dallas Morning News (blog) Uber Driver Charged With Sex Assault Had Criminal HistoryCBS Local Records: Uber driver charged with assault has prior recordFort Worth Star Telegram NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth all 30 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

PBS NewsHour (blog) Should Uber drivers be considered employees? Viewers sound off. PBS NewsHour (blog) Here's some of what you had to say about last week's story about companies like Uber and Instacart — and how the definition of “employee” is changing in the sharing economy. There was this from Uber driver Steven Simpson-Black: I've worked independent ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fusion Uber, Lyft Shut Down In Broward County, Florida Fusion In a 5-4 vote in April, County Commissioners passed legislation that legalized ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, but only on the condition that drivers be fingerprinted and carry commercial vehicle insurance. “As elected officials, we have to ... Uber and Lyft hit the road in Broward CountySun Sentinel Uber, Lyft leaving Broward County on FridayWPTV.com As of Today, Uber No Longer in BrowardNew Times Broward-Palm Beach all 18 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider There's a secret Uber VIP program - here's how you become a part of it Business Insider When you open your app, you see a VIP option along with UberX, UberBlack, and the other Uber features available in your city. When you select it, you'll only be given drivers with 4.8-star ratings and "high-quality cars." Uber VIP isn't an option that ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Are Yelp, GrubHub, and Uber Creating Any Lasting Value? Barron's THE POSTER CHILD IS UBER, the cab service that moves cars to where there's demand, upending the traditional taxi and limo business. Dow Jones reported Friday that Uber is now worth $51 billion, based on $5 billion invested to date. Another example is ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Trading Taxis for Uber, Drivers Riding a Boom Wall Street Journal Now, Mr. Kumanovic, 34 years old, is a driver for Uber Technologies Inc., picking up passengers in his 2011 silver Dodge minivan for the car service whose explosive growth in New York faced the threat of a temporary cap before city officials backed down. Cambridge cab drivers plan strike for MondayBoston Globe New Yorkers love Uber. But is Uber good for New York?Fusion Disability rights activists protest at Uber's NYC offices for failing to put ...New York Daily News Observer -Capital New York -Twin Falls Times-News all 51 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney Microsoft Said to Invest Big Sum in Uber New York Times This new round cements Uber's place as one of the most richly valued private companies ever, along with other start-ups like Xiaomi, the Chinese electronics company valued by investors at around $45 billion, and Airbnb, the short-term lodging service ... Uber invests $1 billion in Indian marketCNNMoney Uber to plow $1B into India investment driveCNBC Uber to spend $1B over nine months for India expansionCNET Re/code -Wall Street Journal -The Verge all 299 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Sun Sentinel Uber and Lyft hit the road in Broward County Sun Sentinel "The regulations place an unnecessary and substantial burden on Uber and our driver-partners, making it impossible for Uber to continue providing the standard of service you have come to expect and demand," Uber said in an email to its customers. Uber, Lyft leaving Broward County on FridayWPTV.com all 12 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Microsoft reportedly investing in Uber at a $50 billion valuation The Verge If it seems like Uber is working on another new round of funding, that is because Uber is always working on another new round of funding. Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal are reporting that the company has closed a new investment which values it ... Uber valuation jumps to $51BUSA TODAY Uber valued at nearly $51B after funding: ReportCNBC Microsoft could see an opportunity to poke Google in the eye with Uber investmentBusiness Insider TIME -Huffington Post -Re/code all 74 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

USA TODAY Uber valuation jumps to $51B USA TODAY NEW YORK — Ride-hailing company Uber just completed a round of funding that values them at a whopping $51 billion — or more than four times the value of rental car companies Hertz and Avis combined. The latest funding came from Microsoft and the ... Uber just beat Facebook's $50 billion recordFortune Microsoft reportedly investing in Uber at a $50 billion valuationThe Verge Microsoft's Investment In Uber Is A Head ScratcherForbes CNNMoney -CNBC -New York Times all 257 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

CNNMoney Uber is the most valuable startup in the world CNNMoney Xiaomi was most recently valued at $46 billion, according to PrivCo. Airbnb comes in third; it's valued at over $25 billion. Uber's valuation has increased by $10 billion in just seven months, said PrivCo research analyst Chris Pisarski. The company ... Uber Now Worth $51 Billion After Latest Round Of Funding, Now Most Valuable ...International Business Times Microsoft said to consider funding Uber at $50 billion valuationBradenton Herald CompaniesUber's $50bn valuation puts it ahead of FedExFinancial Times all 8 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

AL.com Uber supporters rally outside Birmingham City Hall, meet with council president AL.com About a dozen supporters of ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft gathered in front of Birmingham City Hall Friday to encourage the city council to bring the companies to Birmingham. They were joined by City Council President Johnathan Austin, who ... Small turnout for Uber rally held in BirminghamFOX6 WBRC - MyFoxAL.com Bham City Council President Austin: 'We want Uber here'Birmingham Business Journal Libertarian Party of Alabama to protest Birmingham's ban on UberWIAT 42 Yellowhammer News -WTVM all 11 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Newsweek Uber and AirBnB Are Challenging Vested Interests and Disrupting Politics as Usual Newsweek An Uber driver looks out of his vehicle next to New York City Hall while Uber riders and driver-partners take part in a rally on steps of the City Hall against proposed legislation limiting for-hire vehicles in New York June 30. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters. Yesterday's taxi and hotel laws don't work for today's Uber and AirbnbLos Angeles Times all 3 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Weirdest Uber Ride I Ever Drove LAist I'm Lexus Jones. I have a regular full-time job but on the weekends and occasional weeknights I drive for Uber. Over the last couple of years I have driven over 2,000 trips for Uber. At first I drove on the UberX platform. Now I drive a luxury car on ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Reuters Uber, driver attorneys maneuver toward crucial hearing Reuters Three drivers sued Uber in a federal court in San Francisco, contending they are employees and entitled to reimbursement for expenses, including gas and vehicle maintenance. The drivers currently pay those costs themselves. If allowed to proceed as a ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Fortune How This 22-Year-Old Makes Money Helping Carless People Drive For Uber And Lyft Forbes His one mainstay was driving for Uber, the rideshare company that pairs people with cars looking to make an extra buck with people who need rides. He loved the flexibility it offered, as well as the consistent income. However, many passengers told him ... Uber denies there are 'phantom' cars in its appFortune The Cars Uber Shows You Before You Hail A Ride Are BogusSFist Uber Starts Directly Leasing Cars in Program That Could Appeal to Short-Term ...Re/code The Next Web -Fast Company -Engadget all 382 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber