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Statesman Journal Proclamations, Uber regulations dominate council meeting Statesman Journal Mayor Anna Peterson began the July 27 Salem City Council meeting proclaiming Aug. 1, 2015, as Friends of the Salem Public Library Day. The proclamation was in recognition of the five decades of support the group has given to the public library ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Observer Uber: Breaking New York's Taxi Cartel Daily Caller Recently Uber, the wildly popular and innovative transportation network app, came under attack in New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio was attempting to push through “Uber Cap” legislation, regulation which would have capped Uber's growth. In reality, it ... Uber mows down Bill de BlasioWashington Post Why Did Uber Beat Bill de Blasio?New York Observer Why Uber Drives the Left CrazyWall Street Journal Breitbart News all 240 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

International Business Times Uber Africa App Update Enables Deaf Kenyans To Become Drivers International Business Times Uber is updating its smartphone app with new features that will enable deaf and hearing-impaired Kenyans to become drivers. The San Francisco-based car service has paired up with the Kenya National Association of the Deaf to better understand the ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

STLtoday.com St. Louis taxi commission meeting on Uber moved to larger venue STLtoday.com One possible scenario is that the commission gives the green light for such services, but Uber balks at the strings attached, which has happened elsewhere. Commissioner Chris Sommers, an Uber supporter, tweeted this week that "it doesn't look good for ... Taxicab Commission Braces For Uber Crowds, But Proposal Is Still A MysteryCBS Local all 3 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Business Insider Antitax crusader Grover Norquist: Hillary Clinton 'just declared war on the ... Business Insider Clinton's comments, and a debate over Uber's future in America's biggest city, have exposed over the past few weeks a fundamental divide at the center of the Democratic Party that could have ramifications for the 2016 presidential election and beyond. Can Hillary Clinton Turn Her Uber Problem Into an Opportunity?Bloomberg all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Gizmodo Uber Is Faking Us Out With “Ghost Cabs” on Its Passenger Map Gizmodo If you use Uber, you've seen the map that comes up when you want a ride. The map shows little car graphics hovering adorably around your location and the wait time for a pickup. Once you request a ride, you can watch a little car creep closer to your ... Uber's real time car map is fakeWired.co.uk Why your Uber app is lying to you about available carsBGR Swarm of Uber on-screen taxis often 'phantoms', says investigationThe Independent WebProNews -Gizmodo UK all 10 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

How Uber uses free rides as a lobbying tool The Verge Uber's rapid rise has spawned one of America's most heated urban policy debates. In cities across the country, the company has been battling regulators seeking to rein it in, and it has enlisted a formidable army of lobbyists that has begun to rival ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Los Angeles Times Uber faces mounting roadblocks in Asia Los Angeles Times We're more than halfway through the year, and it's clear that it's going to be a rough ride for Uber in Asia. Across the continent, the San Francisco-based ride-hailing company faces new rivals, new legal hurdles and other roadblocks. Uber first ... Uber can't be stopped. So what happens next?The Verge French economy minister: Taxi legislation has to adapt to UberBusiness Insider Uber and the lawlessness of 'sharing economy' corporatesThe Guardian Slate Magazine -CBS Local all 71 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Wall Street Journal Brokers Are Trusted Less Than Uber Drivers, Survey Finds Wall Street Journal Who are more trustworthy—financial advisers or Uber drivers? More Americans seem to trust the drivers they hail on the popular car-service app than brokers, according to Personal Capital Corp., a Redwood City, Calif.-based registered investment ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg Can Hillary Clinton Turn Her Uber Problem Into an Opportunity? Bloomberg Earlier this month in San Francisco, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush took an Uber car to get from point A to point B, all to point a finger at Hillary Clinton from the passenger seat. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, Bush's rival in the race for the ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Albany Times Union Chris Churchill: Hindering Uber takes the region for a ride Albany Times Union Albany. The Andrew Cuomo you get sometimes depends on the day. Consistency is not the governor's middle name. Take his recent pronouncements on Uber, the car-ride company that's desperately needed in the Capital Region as an alternative to our ... City staff watching as Uber launches in London and St. ThomasSt. Thomas Times-Journal all 2 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBCNews.com Uber Driver Allegedly Turns Away Wisconsin Blind Man and His Service Dog NBCNews.com A blind Wisconsin man claims a driver affiliate with the car service Uber denied him a ride because he uses a service dog. David Tolmie said his Uber driver turned him away last Thursday because the driver did not want the dog, Divit, to scratch his ... Blind Wisc. man says Uber refused seeing-eye dogkgw.com Blind Wisconsin man claims Uber driver turned him away over service dog ...New York Daily News Yet Another Uber Passenger With Service Dog Allegedly Left At The CurbThe Consumerist News3LV all 9 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Observer Uber mows down Bill de Blasio Washington Post Uber just ran over the mayor of New York. Bill de Blasio (D) wanted to limit the company's expansion, citing traffic and complaints from the taxi industry, which is, as the saying goes, on the wrong side of history. Uber marshaled most of the world's ... Why Did Uber Beat Bill de Blasio?New York Observer Why Uber Drives the Left CrazyWall Street Journal Uber Threatens Democrats' Lock on MillennialsBreitbart News Newsmax -Tribune-Review all 236 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Sun Sentinel Broward drafts lawsuit against Uber, Lyft Sun Sentinel Broward County has a 21-page lawsuit prepared and is threatening to file it if Uber and Lyft keep operating illegally here. In a warning letter sent to the two companies Friday, an assistant county attorney warned against drivers serving passengers "at ... Why I Still Ride Cabs In San FranciscoForbes all 6 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Bloomberg View Who's Afraid of Uber? Bloomberg View There's a lot of worry around about the "gig economy," a fear that Uber-type jobs are "driving inequality" and could be bad for workers. Everywhere you look it seems that some columnist is fretting about what Uber means for the future of society, and ... The Future of Work in the Uber EconomyBillMoyers.com What's the Impact of Rulings Classifying Uber Drivers as Employees?Daily Business Review (registration) all 8 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Inside Edition Safety Concerns As Uber Drivers Text, Browse the Internet From Behind The Wheel Inside Edition But some people are saying the technology that makes Uber so popular can also be a recipe for disaster because drivers are using their electronic devices on the road. Attorney Christopher Dolan represents Huan Liu in a lawsuit against Uber. She was ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

New York Observer Uber Won the War and Medallion Owners Have Themselves to Blame | | Observer ... New York Observer Uber did. They put cars on the street and re-invented the rulebook, as they out-hustled New York medallion owners. Partially to blame for the success of Uber are wealthy medallion owners themselves. While a handful of people worked very hard against ... Why Uber Drives the Left Crazy - WSJWall Street Journal Uber Threatens Democrats' Lock on Millennials - BreitbartBreitbart News Taxi Drivers vs. Uber - The New YorkerThe New Yorker Huffington Post -Gas 2.0 -Insurance Journal all 186 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

The Future of Work in the Uber Economy | BillMoyers.com BillMoyers.com The ride-sharing company Uber, besides being a rapidly growing global phenomenon, has also become the poster child for the independent contractor loophole. In a few short years, the company claims that it has spread to some 300 cities and 58 countries, ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Mashable Uber rival tried to lure riders with champagne deliveries - Mashable Mashable The multi-billion dollar ride-hailing market has been called a bubble, but it just got even more bubbly. Gett, an on-demand car service with more than $200 million in funding to date, announced Monday that it is launching a 10-minute champagne delivery ... Taxi app Gett to deliver champagne as Uber battle intensifies - Telegraph ...Telegraph.co.uk Gett Launches "Uber But For Champagne Delivery" in Posh Parts of London ...Gizmodo UK Gett upstages Uber with 10-minute champagne delivery service - The MemoThe Memo all 17 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

NBCNews.com Uber Allegedly Turns Away Wisconsin Blind Man and His Service Dog - NBC News NBCNews.com A blind Wisconsin man claims Uber denied him a ride because he uses a service dog. David Tolmie said his Uber driver turned him away last Thursday because the driver did not want the dog, Divit, to scratch his leather seats, NBC station WMTV reported. Uber turns away blind passenger | KSN-TVKSN-TV all 5 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Statesman Journal Uber, OSH North Campus top council agenda - Statesman Journal Statesman Journal Vacant hospital properties and Uber dominate the upcoming Salem City Council meeting set for Monday, July 27. The council will look at an update on the next steps for the Oregon State Hospital North Campus. The former hospital property is vacant ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Slate Magazine Uber can't be stopped. So what happens next? | The Verge The Verge Last week New York City backed down from a plan to cap the explosive growth of Uber's vehicle fleet. The mayor's office declared the deal it reached to be a win-win for both sides, and warned Uber that an eventual cap is still a possibility if it doesn ... Uber's algorithm and the mirage of the marketplace. - Slate MagazineSlate Magazine Taxi laws need post-Uber rethink, French economy minister says | ReutersReuters All Things Travel: Uber The Smarter Choice In Boston « CBS BostonCBS Local STLtoday.com -NJ.com all 45 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Sun Sentinel Uber South Florida - Sun Sentinel Sun Sentinel The deadline for Uber's threat to pull out of Broward County continues to tick off. Only four more days left until that is supposed to happen. In the meantime, Uber continues to increase its presence in South Florida, particularly in Palm Beach and ... Uber recruiting initiative heads to South Florida | Miami HeraldMiami Herald Uber wants to hire 10,000 drivers in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties ...South Florida Business Journal (blog) all 6 news articles »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Why Uber is winning in China, where most U.S. tech companies have failed - The ... Washington Post (blog) That said, few companies have expressed their enthusiasm for China with as much exuberance as Uber, the car hailing app; it is the latest brand to be elevated to verb status, in cities around the world, and, remarkably, even in China. According to a ... and more »https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber

Miami Herald Uber recruiting initiative heads to South Florida | Miami Herald Miami Herald The Uber Urban Partnership focuses on recruiting new drivers by centering on urban and inner-city communities. The company plans to launch the initiative in Miami-Dade at an event at 2 p.m. Monday in Miami Gardens at the Betty T. Ferguson Center, 3000 ... https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=uk&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=uber&oq=uber