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Uber and Internet Giants Assail New York City's Plan to Bolster Rules for Car ... - New York Times

<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGnG0qgQhdfwTIkMzQnYFOCbUxPAA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778840058575&ei=1MlUVfiqOMOimALX2oCwAQ&url=http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/nyregion/uber-and-internet-giants-assail-new-york-citys-plan-to-bolster-rules-for-car-hire-apps.html"><imgsrc="//t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRjsbi2xDgKaXxCSA4MQlF9XJ9peLyiPGFtj_X_TcSovTENBjCGmWRE6qaD4wFeJt7ZSjCBeDk" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80"> New York Times</a></td><td valign="top" class="j"> <div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGnG0qgQhdfwTIkMzQnYFOCbUxPAA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778840058575&ei=1MlUVfiqOMOimALX2oCwAQ&url=http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/nyregion/uber-and-internet-giants-assail-new-york-citys-plan-to-bolster-rules-for-car-hire-apps.html">Uber and Internet Giants Assail New York City's Plan to Bolster Rules for Car ...</a> New York Times The company Uber, which is named in neither the proposal nor the letter, is widely considered the focus of both. Uber operates nearly 16,000 affiliated black cars in New York, according to the commission, roughly 63 percent of the citywide total. City ... <a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFCfM2yup_JNsYCHL8lasFtlsBnjg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778840058575&ei=1MlUVfiqOMOimALX2oCwAQ&url=http://observer.com/2015/05/is-uber-breaking-the-rules-or-actually-breaking-the-law/">Is Uber 'Breaking the Rules' or Actually Breaking the Law?</a>New York Observer <a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dOPo6VkMoww6CCMyXYjXpNjNkZPjM&authuser=0&ned=us">all 9 news articles »</a></div></td></tr></table> https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 14, 2015

Former Obama strategist leaves a top executive job at Uber - Fortune

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<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHkDuZVHbKmbUWcvRrCZ7rbalGseA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778839329264&ei=ElVUVcDhHoeymQLgpoDACg&url=https://fortune.com/2015/05/13/uber-google-pr-plouffe/"><imgsrc="//t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKlf6pbEvlpWoBQW57AVGseZLeflHyH3VNiV6soMUid-aOEWxOaK5GThtOnc6wpX50lWIjU7o" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80"> Fortune</a></td><td valign="top" class="j"> <div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHkDuZVHbKmbUWcvRrCZ7rbalGseA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778839329264&ei=ElVUVcDhHoeymQLgpoDACg&url=https://fortune.com/2015/05/13/uber-google-pr-plouffe/">Former Obama strategist leaves a top executive job at Uber</a> Fortune Rachel Whetstone is joining the ride-sharing startup as the senior vice president of policy and communications after leaving a similar role leading the public policy and communications unit at Google GOOG -0.61% , Uber confirmed Wednesday. (The move ... <a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEc-wXBW3sOLaKkBpEHp5SNqQQMQA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778839329264&ei=ElVUVcDhHoeymQLgpoDACg&url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/05/13/google-uber-rachel-whetstone-david-plouffe/27273131/">Uber poaches Google's Rachel Whetstone to replace David Plouffe</a>USA TODAY <a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGw4HH04x8ZgaHM1WkwTNVMWGXUCg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778839329264&ei=ElVUVcDhHoeymQLgpoDACg&url=http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/13/uber-lures-top-google-executive-and-shifts-david-plouffes-duties/">Bits | Uber Lures Top Google Executive and Shifts David Plouffe's Duties</a>New York Times (blog) <a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNENFaheGHJlQxU2NoIcLfy5VoX_Vg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778839329264&ei=ElVUVcDhHoeymQLgpoDACg&url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/ellenhuet/2015/05/13/uber-poaches-google-comms-and-policy-rachel-whetstone-david-plouffe/">Uber Poaches Google Head Of Comms And Policy Rachel Whetstone For David ...</a>Forbes <a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHSyl1d7PmhflaLPpjI37h7dl70Mw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778839329264&ei=ElVUVcDhHoeymQLgpoDACg&url=http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/13/8601337/rachel-whetstone-google-uber-policy-lobbying">The Verge</a> -<a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGk6bjeUzBZYrIXdRjnDSv_nu_Qkg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778839329264&ei=ElVUVcDhHoeymQLgpoDACg&url=http://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/google-rachel-whetstone-replace-david-plouffe-uber-117914.html">Politico</a> -<a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHUL7dl5Wr-e4uIVVzF50XJLDli8w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778839329264&ei=ElVUVcDhHoeymQLgpoDACg&url=http://www.businessinsider.com/google-pr-svp-rachel-whetstone-goes-to-uber-2015-5">Business Insider</a> <a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dhdWyVRKQiJ6tDMnXdILNpp35jQKM&authuser=0&ned=us">all 39 news articles »</a></div></td></tr></table> https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 13, 2015

Reporter turned undercover UberX driver reveals what it's really like to drive ... - BGR

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<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHNeY1t9k4ehiZfBOFviqvoNufElQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778839275303&ei=ElVUVcDhHoeymQLgpoDACg&url=http://bgr.com/2015/05/13/uber-driving-salary-costs-insurance/"><imgsrc="//t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQXeNQmQc1LXPp2ggH70hRX28ikgY5deFym93rnM4XuCawFd3vWHbvwsOre-6LOGe8EqcTYVTeO" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80"> BGR</a></td><td valign="top" class="j"> <div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHNeY1t9k4ehiZfBOFviqvoNufElQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778839275303&ei=ElVUVcDhHoeymQLgpoDACg&url=http://bgr.com/2015/05/13/uber-driving-salary-costs-insurance/">Reporter turned undercover UberX driver reveals what it's really like to drive ...</a> BGR However, driving around; waiting to pick up well-paying rides; dealing with problems related to the Uber app or unhappy customers; and worrying about accidents, safety and potential insurance problems, are just some of the issues drivers must contend with. <a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF_fkm1nk0kPf11DwzxuyRcbxkiFQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778839275303&ei=ElVUVcDhHoeymQLgpoDACg&url=http://www.siliconbeat.com/2015/05/13/undercover-report-uber-a-bum-deal-for-drivers/">Undercover report: Uber a bum deal for drivers</a>SiliconBeat <a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=d4v-2GPIgHKS64Mf47asA6ryVNiRM&authuser=0&ned=us">all 3 news articles »</a></div></td></tr></table> https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 13, 2015

Google Comms and Policy Head Whetstone Takes Over That Job at Uber - Re/code

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Re/code Google Comms and Policy Head Whetstone Takes Over That Job at UberRe/code Plouffe was hired last August, after an extensive search by Kalanick himself, who was looking for a “campaign manager” to head Uber's policy and communications strategy and fight the intense efforts by the taxi industry to slow its fast expansion ... Uber Poaches Google Head Of Comms And Policy Rachel Whetstone For David ...Forbes Uber steals head of the country's biggest tech lobby from GoogleThe Verge Uber Says David Plouffe Shifts to Advisory Role, Joins BoardBloomberg Wall Street Journal (blog) -The Hill -Yahoo Finance UK all 7 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 13, 2015

Long Beach's answer to Uber and Lyft: Cheaper taxi fares - Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles Times Long Beach's answer to Uber and Lyft: Cheaper taxi faresLos Angeles Times Long Beach officials loosened restrictions on local taxi fares Tuesday, a move aimed at keeping cabs competitive with the flexible pricing models of ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft. At its meeting in downtown Long Beach on Tuesday evening, the ... Competition Wins Out: Long Beach Drops Minimum Cab Fares in Response to ...Reason (blog) all 4 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 13, 2015

Decoding Uber's Proposed $50B Valuation (And What It Means For You) - Forbes

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Forbes Decoding Uber's Proposed $50B Valuation (And What It Means For You)Forbes Of all the so-called Unicorns (companies with valuations of at least $1 billion), Uber stands out above the rest. It currently holds the distinction of being the world's most highly capitalized startup and its growth appears to be accelerating at ... Uber IPO Update: What a $50 Billion Valuation Means for UberMoney Morning Uber's valuation could shatter $50 billion and make historyMemphis Business Journal (blog) Uber Taking Another Slurp of VC Cash at $50 Billion ValuationBreitbart News all 6 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 13, 2015

Uber hopes to draft more military families - USA TODAY

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USA TODAY Uber hopes to draft more military familiesUSA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO - Since last September's launch of UberMilitary, the ride-hailing company's effort to recruit service members as drivers, Uber says some 10,000 veterans have generated more than $35 million in take-home pay working for the $50 billion ... https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 13, 2015

Uber drivers struggle to pay subprime auto loans - Marketplace.org

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Marketplace.org Uber drivers struggle to pay subprime auto loansMarketplace.org Brunelle got a car through Uber's low-credit finance program and needs to make money for the loan. His payments are about $1000 dollars a month, and the loan has a 22.75 percent interest rate. That means by the time Brunelle finishes the loan, he will ... https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 13, 2015

Uber Launches Helicopter Taxi Service at Cannes Film Festival - TIME

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May 13, 2015

Uber IPO Update: What a $50 Billion Valuation Means for Uber - Money Morning

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<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFZxx-U5f0bFSu3nA5Grd1eWqLYcg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778838694801&ei=9kJTVajAAoGMmgLW-4B4&url=http://moneymorning.com/2015/05/12/uber-ipo-update-what-a-50-billion-valuation-means-for-uber/"><imgsrc="//t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTb8XnnHPtpskm7-h520fXXg9ro6yiE-W1ZmqyR1RBN8lMoMGt6ShLuaNXB3RwjocaL3LWt6Lk" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80"> Money Morning</a></td><td valign="top" class="j"> <div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFZxx-U5f0bFSu3nA5Grd1eWqLYcg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778838694801&ei=9kJTVajAAoGMmgLW-4B4&url=http://moneymorning.com/2015/05/12/uber-ipo-update-what-a-50-billion-valuation-means-for-uber/">Uber IPO Update: What a $50 Billion Valuation Means for Uber</a> Money Morning If Uber comes to market with a $50 billion valuation, it will already be bigger than 406 companies in the S&P 500. Household names like Twitter Inc. (Nasdaq: TWTR), Yahoo Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO), and CBS Corp. (NYSE: CBS) would all be smaller than Uber. <a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNENO4wOBDdZfcAnNPJV12dktLyopA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778838694801&ei=9kJTVajAAoGMmgLW-4B4&url=http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/blog/morning_call/2015/05/uber-valuation-50-billion-facebook-startup.html">Uber's valuation could shatter $50 billion and make history</a>Memphis Business Journal (blog) <a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEPNel1-lGmjb-jA0AJspiZVcHRtQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778838694801&ei=9kJTVajAAoGMmgLW-4B4&url=http://www.breitbart.com/california/2015/05/13/uber-taking-another-slurp-of-vc-cash-at-50-billion-valuation/">Uber Taking Another Slurp of VC Cash at $50 Billion Valuation</a>Breitbart News <a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=ddB41NVM2eBtqhMaX0EYNYwHheluM&authuser=0&ned=us">all 4 news articles »</a></div></td></tr></table> https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 13, 2015

Defiant Uber drivers could face heavy fines - Sun Sentinel

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<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEBurMr8fm1goWhhJN5TW_Vy3NCCg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778838483501&ei=9kJTVajAAoGMmgLW-4B4&url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-uber-super-fines-20150512-story.html"><imgsrc="//t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSRTbTLQ2_IkntrYCJQo3FJqJ-JS7HXaZNeG04S4Q12-FBOHsNunR0YaPzZbfXJvQRWHCp8Ot-3" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80"> Sun Sentinel</a></td><td valign="top" class="j"> <div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEBurMr8fm1goWhhJN5TW_Vy3NCCg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778838483501&ei=9kJTVajAAoGMmgLW-4B4&url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-uber-super-fines-20150512-story.html">Defiant Uber drivers could face heavy fines</a> Sun Sentinel Drivers for Uber, Lyft or traditional taxi companies who flout the county's new laws would pay dearly under a proposed slate of jumbo fines commissioners pushed forward Tuesday. By a 6-3 vote, Broward County commissioners decided to consider a more ... <a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dCtZ2kUy2N4YH9M&authuser=0&ned=us">and more »</a></div></td></tr></table> https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 12, 2015

Uber casts $50 billion shadow over public markets - CNBC

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<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGaO-BZHf9IvPR1xKAjTKP5TbDA-g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=9kJTVajAAoGMmgLW-4B4&url=http://www.cnbc.com/id/102671710"><imgsrc="//t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7TGuS6rN9PNhVgCinOMF4yjbtw_l40iJV5O0cfdVGwMBop9UIBTuFHmbi1Gt71olBc6v4qQA" alt="" border="1" width="80" height="80"> CNBC</a></td><td valign="top" class="j"> <div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGaO-BZHf9IvPR1xKAjTKP5TbDA-g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=9kJTVajAAoGMmgLW-4B4&url=http://www.cnbc.com/id/102671710">Uber casts $50 billion shadow over public markets</a> CNBC You've got money in the stock market relying on the future growth of American companies. Who would you rather your portfolio include today: Kellogg, General Motors, or Uber, the blazingly successful personal taxi start-up? Ideally, it would probably ... <a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dPqyT-Raej9w0lM&authuser=0&ned=us"></a></div></td></tr></table> https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 12, 2015

Why Uber (and everyone else) wants to buy Nokia's maps - The Verge

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<table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="7" style="vertical-align:top;"><tr><td width="80" align="center" valign="top"></td><td valign="top" class="j"> <div style="padding-top:0.8em;"><img alt="" height="1" width="1"></div><div class="lh"><a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF6452l5_Bag3aqmFdaElAw-aDH6g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52778835593965&ei=DFVSVYiyJs6wmQKwiYCwAw&url=http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/12/8591041/uber-nokia-here-maps-interest-explainer">WhyUber (and everyone else) wants to buy Nokia's maps</a> The Verge Nokia's mapping technology is up for sale as the Finnish giant refocuses on network infrastructure, and Uber is reportedly willing to pay $3 billion for it. The taxi-hailing service is one of several companies rumored to be interested in Nokia's ... <a class="p" href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=ddl2X7dwM4bbciM&authuser=0&ned=us">and more »</a></div></td></tr></table> https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

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Uber begins testing cash payments - The Verge

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VentureBeat Uber begins testing cash paymentsThe Verge Uber today announced that it will begin testing a cash payments system in Hyderabad, India, marking a global first for the credit card-based mobile app. In a blog post published today, the company described the initiative as an "experiment" in a part ... Uber launches experiment to pay by cash in IndiaVentureBeat Uber starts experimenting with cash payments in IndiaPCWorld Uber wants help testing its cash payments for rides featureSlashGear Financial Times -Economic Times all 67 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 12, 2015

New bill allowing Uber, Lyft operations sails through Senate - Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Las Vegas Review-Journal New bill allowing Uber, Lyft operations sails through SenateLas Vegas Review-Journal James Settelmeyer, R-Minden, and Debbie Smith, D-Sparks, discuss a bill that would allow ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in Nevada during a break in the Senate floor debate at the Legislative Building in Carson City, Nev., on ... Nevada Senate passes bill regulating Uber, other firmsReno Gazette Journal Senate passes bill regulating Uber, similar firms in NevadaKLAS-TV Cab Companies Rally Against UberCBS Local all 28 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 11, 2015

Driver With Uber Sign In Window Sexually Assaulted Woman In Manhattan - Gothamist

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MobileSyrup.com Driver With Uber Sign In Window Sexually Assaulted Woman In ManhattanGothamist The car had a laminated Uber sign in the passenger-side window. The woman was visiting from Europe for a yearlong stint at a major international bank and hadn't used the taxi app before, so she didn't know that Uber cars are ones you request and pay ... Uber court hearing delayed as UberX program expandsToronto Star Uber to launch “premium” UberX service after slashing prices in MelbourneStartupSmart all 7 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 11, 2015

The Philippines Just Made Uber Legal Everywhere - Wired

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Wired The Philippines Just Made Uber Legal EverywhereWired The Philippines has just become the first country to develop nationwide ride-hailing regulations, making it legal for app-based transportation services like Uber operate anywhere in the nation. In a statement posted online today, the country's ... The Philippines To Introduce Regulations For Ridesharing AppsTechCrunch Philippines gives Uber its first legal framework to operate in AsiaThe Stack The Philippines To Introduce Set Of Regulations For Uber And Similar AppsTech News Today Tech in Asia -GMA News -ABS CBN News all 23 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 11, 2015

Uber says it will 'discourage' its drivers from earning extra cash by placing ... - Business Insider

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Business Insider Uber says it will 'discourage' its drivers from earning extra cash by placing ...Business Insider Uber has moved to "discourage" drivers from earning extra income by placing ads inside their cars. The move comes after an unofficial in-car advertising service for rideshare and on-demand drivers launched in the US earlier this month. Viewswagen asks ... SherpaShare raises $700K & launches on iPhone to help Uber, Lyft drivers earn ...VentureBeat Uber, Lyft Face Legal Test to Sharing EconomyThe Ledger Uber says it will 'discourage' its drivers from placing ads in their carsYahoo Finance UK New York Times all 12 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 11, 2015

Las Vegas police warn about enforcement calls on Uber - Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Las Vegas Review-Journal Las Vegas police warn about enforcement calls on UberLas Vegas Review-Journal Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo speaks during a transportation industry press conference at the Clark County Government Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Center Parkway, on Monday, May 11, 2015. Transportation industry owners and ... Senate Passes Bill Regulating Uber While Cabbies Rally Against ItKOLO Cab companies rally against Uber, citing safety concernsKLAS-TV Uber plan not good for Clark County, officials sayNews3LV all 2 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 11, 2015

Uber may now be worth $50 billion. Really? - CNNMoney

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CNNMoney Uber may now be worth $50 billion. Really?CNNMoney Ride sharing app Uber is reportedly raising more money in a round of financing that would value the company at $50 billion. That is higher than 406 companies in the S&P 500, including blue chip industry leaders like FedEx (FDX), Capital One (COF ... Why Uber's valuation might be bad for start-upsCNBC Uber Fund-Raising Points to $50 Billion ValuationNew York Times all 132 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 11, 2015

The only thing Uber should fear is Uber itself - Quartz

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Quartz The only thing Uber should fear is Uber itselfQuartz Why is Uber raising this money? The company only just raised funds, and it is not clear to what extent, if at all, it has burnt through that cash. The prevailing narrative in the tech press seems to be that it is raising again simply because it can. Or ... Uber may now be worth $50 billion. Really?CNNMoney Why Uber's valuation might be bad for start-upsCNBC Timeline: How Uber's valuation went from $60M in 2011 to a rumored $50B this ...VentureBeat KRON4.com all 99 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 11, 2015

What happens when Metro's down? $34 for a three-mile Uber ride. - Washington Post

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What happens when Metro's down? $34 for a three-mile Uber ride.Washington Post When Metro suspended service Monday morning during rush hour on the Orange and Silver lines between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon and the Blue Line between Foggy Bottom and Arlington Cemetery, desperate commuters trying to use Uber as an ... and more » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 11, 2015

Uber's $3 Billion Google Snub, And Everything Else You Missed - Gizmodo

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Gizmodo Uber's $3 Billion Google Snub, And Everything Else You MissedGizmodo Technology is filled with all kinds of rumors, real and fabricated. It gives us a look at what might be and will be. BitStream gathers the whispers all in one place to divine what the future has in store. Nokia, which recently staunchly said it's out ... and more » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 11, 2015

Police say woman kidnapped, assaulted in Uber car in Northeast DC - WTOP

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WTOP Police say woman kidnapped, assaulted in Uber car in Northeast DCWTOP Around 2:45 a.m., police say, a woman accepted a ride and entered the suspect's vehicle, which had an Uber cab decal on the left rear passenger vent window. The driver assaulted the woman with the intent to commit a sexual attack, and refused to let ... Woman Abducted, Almost Sexually Assaulted in Car With Uber Decal on WindowNBC4 Washington Woman kidnapped, assaulted in Uber car in Northeast D.C.WJLA DC police seek kidnapping suspect driving car with Uber decalMyFox Washington DC Hill Now all 14 news articles » https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

May 11, 2015

Uber announces formal launch in NWI - nwitimes.com

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nwitimes.com Uber announces formal launch in NWInwitimes.com Uber had already been active in Indianapolis, Bloomington, West Lafayette, South Bend and Muncie, but said it was expanding to Fort Wayne and Northwest Indiana this week as a result of the legislation, which establishes regulations such as background ... https://news.google.com/news/feeds?pz=1&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;cf=all&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ned=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;q=uber

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