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Posted January 22, 2018

Deutsche Welle

Uber CEO focused on 'responsible growth', seeks fresh start in Germany Reuters “Germany as a market for Uber is a market with enormous promise that hasn't been realized,” Khosrowshahi said. “Our strategy on Germany is a total reset.” He said Uber was also talking to officials in London after transport authorities pulled its ... Uber CEO to end 'pirate' culture in push for 'reset' in GermanyDeutsche Welle all 24 news articles »

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Posted January 22, 2018

Quartz

Uber shouldn't reverse out of India, no matter what Softbank says Quartz Experts also point out that Uber has not had an easy run in its core markets, and exiting from India might just make things worse for it. “The point being, is the US a big enough market for them to focus on? I don't really think so,” Yugal Joshi, a ... With its SoftBank deal, Uber may have invited a tiger into the hen houseBusiness Insider Uber may soon withdraw from some Asian and African marketsFinance Appraise (press release) (blog) Uber's largest shareholder wants it to exit 15 African Cities and AsiaTandaaBiashara (press release) (blog) all 9 news articles »

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Posted January 21, 2018

City A.M.

Shell applies for London private hire licence as it dips toes into ride-hailing market City A.M. Royal Dutch Shell has applied for a private hire licence in London in a bid to pilot its own Uber-style service. The application was submitted to Transport for London in July for its FarePilot app, which tells drivers where there is high demand for ... and more »

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Posted January 21, 2018

Business Insider

With its SoftBank deal, Uber may have invited a tiger into the hen house Business Insider More importantly, under new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber is making parts of Asia into a model of the kinder, cooperative, law-abiding company that Khosrowshahi wants to build. Throughout Asia, Uber has inked several partnerships with taxi companies ... Uber shouldn't reverse out of India, no matter what Softbank saysQuartz Uber may soon withdraw from some Asian and African marketsFinance Appraise (press release) (blog) Uber's largest shareholder wants it to exit 15 African Cities and AsiaTandaaBiashara (press release) (blog) all 9 news articles »

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Posted January 20, 2018

NEWS.com.au

Surge pricing has spread to Uber, movie theatres and now even our restaurants aren't safe NEWS.com.au It is a concept that has just been embraced by up-market London eatery Bob Bob Ricard, with the restaurant now charging patrons less to dine during “off-peak” and “mid-peak” hours during the week. Bob Bob Ricard owner and founder Leonid Shutov told ... and more »

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Posted January 19, 2018

Telegraph.co.uk

Shell plots move onto Uber's ride-hailing turf with London licence application Telegraph.co.uk Royal Dutch Shell is planning to crash London's transport market with a new venture for the FTSE 100 energy giant that could create a fresh challenger to Uber. FarePilot, a Shell subsidiary, has applied for a private hire licence with Transport for ... Shell subsidiary applies for minicab licence in LondonFinancial Times Oil Giant Shell Bids For London Minicab LicenceHuffPost UK all 3 news articles »

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Posted January 19, 2018

Evening Standard

London taxi protest: Black cab drivers descend on Aldwych for latest demo Evening Standard London taxi drivers have descended on Aldwych for the fifth and final protest this week against TfL and Uber. The demos, in response to TfL's reasons for revoking Uber's licence and the minicab firm's continued operation in London, have taken place ... and more »

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Posted January 19, 2018

Quartz

Uber's largest shareholder wants it to exit Africa and Asia Quartz In its four years in Africa, Uber has seen significant progress on the continent. Egypt is one of its fastest growing markets globally and in its first 16 months in Lagos, Uber provided 30% more rides than it did in its first 16 months in London. In ... and more »

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Posted January 19, 2018

The Sun

More than 200 black cabs bring London Bridge to a standstill in protest against Uber The Sun MORE than 200 black cabs brought London Bridge to a standstill in a protest against Uber yesterday. Drivers parked up and handed out leaflets demanding Transport for London stop “accommodating” the taxi app after officials refused to renew its licence ... Taxi drivers block London Bridge for hours in protest over Uberthejournal.ie Sea of black cabs close London Bridge to traffic as taxi drivers bring chaos to the capital for the fourth time this ...Daily Mail London taxi protest sees London Bridge closed for hours as black cab drivers stage a demo against TfL over Uber licenceEvening Standard all 6 news articles »

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Posted January 18, 2018

Telegraph.co.uk

Four in five customer complaints which led to Uber being banned from York were made by the city's taxi drivers Telegraph.co.uk The information raises concerns over the City of York council's gambling, licensing and regulatory committee to decision not to renew the licence on 12 December. Councillors on the committee had been considering an application by Uber Britannia Ltd to ...

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Posted January 18, 2018

Evening Standard

London taxi protest sees London Bridge closed for hours as black cab drivers stage demo against TfL over Uber licence Evening Standard London Bridge has been closed to traffic amid a series of black cab protests against TfL and Uber. City of London police warned the demonstration would see the bridge sealed off until at least 8pm. Buses serving London Bridge are expected to be ... and more »

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Posted January 18, 2018

City A.M.

Uber backs mayor Sadiq Khan's pedestrianisation of Oxford Street planned for this year City A.M. Radical plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street have got the backing of ride-hailing app Uber, which said it supports the plans for the removal of traffic in the area. The tech giant's submission to the consultation on the plans this month, said it ... Uber curbs working hours for its UK driversFinancial Times Uber drivers told they must take six hour break to tackle safety fearsEvening Standard Cab drivers are feeling the pinch of London's nearly 2,600 Uber ...Globalnews.ca Reuters -London Free Press -Quartz -RS-Tech all 88 news articles »

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Posted January 17, 2018

getwestlondon

'TfL pushed us under a bus': Black cab drivers take to London streets to protest at Uber and transport authority getwestlondon The demonstration marked the third day of London black cab driver protests against Uber being able to continue operating in London throughout its London licence appeal process. A Dads Defending Daughters spokesman said: "We demand TfL stop ... and more »

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Posted January 17, 2018

Posted January 17, 2018

Refinery29

Money Diary: A Freelance Writer Living In London On 14k Refinery29 Now it's 2018, she is in £1,150 of credit card debt and is feeling afraid. However, she says there is still something deep down in her soul that cries out against weekly budgets and monthly Oyster card passes and packed lunches. She loves Pret, and ...

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Posted January 16, 2018

Financial Times

Uber curbs working hours for its UK drivers Financial Times Uber has capped the number of hours its UK drivers can work before they have to take a break in a bid to promote “driver and passenger safety”. The move, which comes before a legal case this summer to decide whether Uber can operate in London, will ... Uber drivers told they must take six hour break to tackle safety fearsEvening Standard Uber forcing UK drivers to take breaks in the name of safetyEngadget Uber to introduce mandatory rest breaks for UK driversBusiness Insider BBC News -Rappler -The Verge -Reuters all 38 news articles »

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Posted January 16, 2018

Evening Standard

Uber drivers told they must take six hour break to tackle safety fears Evening Standard Uber licence revoked in London. Unions have also warned that drivers were incentivised by the firm to work long hours and under existing rules represented a danger to public safety. Uber, currently fighting a ban from London's streets in the courts ... Uber curbs working hours for its UK driversFinancial Times Uber to introduce mandatory rest breaks for UK driversReuters Uber forcing UK drivers to take breaks in the name of safetyEngadget Fin24 -Daily Mail -Bloomberg all 21 news articles »

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Posted January 16, 2018

Telegraph.co.uk

Pimlico Plumbers' Charlie Mullins to run for London Mayor on 'common sense' ticket Telegraph.co.uk Plumbing entrepreneur Charlie Mullins plans to run for London Mayor, saying the city is being “disgracefully” neglected by both the incumbent in the job and the Government. Mr Mullins, a leading Brexiteer, said his decision to contest the 2020 vote was ... and more »

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Posted January 16, 2018

The Star Online

After rejecting Uber, London renews Addison Lee's licence - Tech ... The Star Online London has renewed premium car service Addison Lee's licence to operate in the capital for the next five years, less than four months after Uber was stripped of its licence. Black Cab protest underway against Uber operations - The ...The Chauffeur all 9 news articles »

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Posted January 15, 2018

Evening Standard

London taxi protest: Black cab drivers stage demo against TfL and ... Evening Standard London taxi drivers descended on Elephant and Castle as part of a series of protests this week against TfL and Uber. The protests, in response to TfL's reasons for revoking Uber's licence and the minicab firm's continued operation in London, are set to ... Taxi protest at Elephant & Castle begins week of TfL/Uber demos ...London SE1 all 3 news articles »

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Posted January 15, 2018

Posted January 14, 2018

Salon

Losing money rapidly, how long can Uber last? Salon Making matters worse, Uber already has fled from China and Russia, beaten by local competitors, and is barely hanging on in India. It is dangling by a hair in London, one of its busiest overseas markets, since the city's transportation authority ... and more »

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Posted January 14, 2018

Posted January 13, 2018

Finance News (press release)

Taxify Launches in Lisbon as Uber's London Licence Wait Continues Finance News (press release) A European startup that is hoping to take on Uber and which had its launch in London stopped by regulators in 2017, has launched its services in a new city in Europe. Taxify has been able to launch its services in Lisbon, Portugal, where the company ... and more »

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Posted January 12, 2018

Bloomberg

Build a Wall Between Uber and Travis Kalanick Bloomberg To start with, Uber is the target of five—yes, five—federal investigations, according to Bloomberg News. There's that lawsuit by Alphabet, which it has a good chance to win. Uber's hope of being an early adopter of self-driving cars, something it ... and more »

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