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Posted January 12, 2018

Reuters

After rejecting Uber, London renews Addison Lee's licence Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - 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. An Addison Lee minicab drives through central London ... TfL extends Addison Lee's London licence for another five years as Uber's licence battle continuesCity A.M. all 6 news articles »

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Posted January 12, 2018

Reuters

After rejecting Uber, London renews Addison Lee's license Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - London has renewed premium car service Addison Lee's license to operate in the capital for the next five years, less than four months after Uber [UBER.UL] was stripped of its license. FILE PHOTO: A photo illustration shows the Uber ... After rejecting Uber, London renews Addison Lee's licenceReuters UK TfL extends Addison Lee's London licence for another five years as Uber's licence battle continuesCity A.M. all 6 news articles »

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Posted January 12, 2018

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Posted January 11, 2018

The Guardian

Uber developed secret system to lock down staff computers in a police raid The Guardian In one case Ripley was deployed to prevent Canadian tax investigators, who believed Uber had violated tax laws, from collecting evidence even though they had a warrant. As soon as they burst into the Montreal office, Uber staff paged the headquarters ... More details emerge of Uber's tactics for thwarting police raidsTechCrunch Uber had secret program called 'Ripley' that would nuke entire office's electronics to thwart police raids9to5Google Uber's Secret Tool for Keeping the Cops in the DarkBloomberg all 54 news articles »

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Posted January 11, 2018

City A.M.

Uber rival Taxify launches in Lisbon as London licence wait continues City A.M. I'm City A.M.'s award-winning technology editor, covering everything from happen [..] Show more. Follow Lynsey. Taxify hopes to launch again in London in the coming months (Source: Taxify). Lynsey Barber. A European startup hoping to take on Uber and ... Uber rival Taxify expands and eyes fresh fundingThe Independent all 2 news articles »

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Posted January 9, 2018

Skift

Uber's Rivals Think Now Is the Time to Ramp up European ... - Skift Skift Uber Technologies Inc.'s rivals are stepping up the battle for ride-sharing dominance in Europe, with local startups raising funds and global adversaries i. Ola: Ola met London transport regulator last year as Uber's rivals ...ETtech.com all 2 news articles »

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Posted January 9, 2018

Skift

Ola: Ola met London transport regulator last year as Uber's rivals ... ETtech.com Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal & board member Arun Sarin met with Michael Hurwitz, Transport for London's Director of Transport Innovation, to discuss.. Uber's Rivals Think Now Is the Time to Ramp up European ExpansionSkift all 2 news articles »

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Posted January 9, 2018

Aberdeen Evening Express

Call for more details on operating rules for Uber's taxi service in Aberdeen Aberdeen Evening Express However, both the council and Uber have said they abide by the same rules and applications for private hire operators. Mr Stewart said: “People in Aberdeen deserve an immediate and detailed explanation from the chief executive as to how exactly Uber ...

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Posted January 9, 2018

Economic Times

Ola met London transport regulator last year as Uber's rivals muscle in to lure passengers Economic Times Much of the perceived opportunity stems from Uber's recent conflicts with regulators. The European Union's top court in December ruled Uber must be regulated as a transportation service, a blow to the company's attempts to avoid taxi rules and ... and more »

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Posted January 8, 2018

Telegraph.co.uk

Uber takes driverless taxi dreams up a gear with the help of Nvidia Telegraph.co.uk Uber's dream of ending its employment problems by replacing hundreds of thousands of drivers with computers edged closer to reality in Las Vegas yesterday, as the ride-sharing app announced a deal with a chip maker specialising in artificial ... Volkswagen, Uber to Deploy Nvidia's Technology for Self DrivingBloomberg all 187 news articles »

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Posted January 8, 2018

BBC News

Uber consultation in Aberdeen branded 'farcical' BBC News An Uber spokesman said: "Uber abides by the same rules and regulations as all other private hire operators. "Uber only partners with licensed private hire drivers who have been through the council's licensing process. "We're delighted by the reaction ... and more »

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Posted January 8, 2018

Bloomberg

Uber's Rivals Muscle In to Lure Passengers and Regulators in Europe Bloomberg Much of the perceived opportunity stems from Uber's recent conflicts with regulators. The European Union's top court in December ruled Uber must be regulated as a transportation service, a blow to the company's attempts to avoid taxi rules and ... and more »

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Posted January 7, 2018

Telegraph.co.uk

By prioritising noisy victimhood, the Worboys case shows serious assault is still being concealed Telegraph.co.uk Any woman who lived in pre-Uber London will remember the sheer relief of that moment when, standing tipsy, freezing, alone and vulnerable on an empty, hostile-seeming street desperately wondering how to get home, a black cab would come, light on, and ...

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Posted January 6, 2018

The National

It's UBERdeen as controversial taxi firm is granted a licence The National FOR Aberdeen read Uberdeen after the controversial taxi firm was granted a licence to operate in the Granite City. It has become the third city in Scotland after Glasgow and Edinburgh to license Uber, which is currently appealing to the English courts ... and more »

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Posted January 5, 2018

Telegraph.co.uk

Uber's Travis Kalanick to net £1bn from selling 29pc of Uber stake Telegraph.co.uk He said at the time: “As you all know, I love Uber more than anything in the world, but at this difficult moment in my personal life, I have accepted a group of investors' request to step aside, so that Uber can go back to building rather than be ... Uber founder Kalanick to net $1.4bn from share saleThe Times Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick to sell big stake in company he startedCBS News Uber's Travis Kalanick to sell $1.4 billion stake to SoftbankZDNet all 211 news articles »

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Posted January 5, 2018

BBC News

Uber granted licence to operate in Aberdeen BBC News I also feel it would be unfair on existing taxi drivers who go through vigorous tests to operate in Aberdeen - they lost their licence in London." Other locals have described it as a game-changer as it will help to cut waiting times for taxis and ... Uber granted licence to operate in Aberdeen | Press and JournalPress and Journal Uber granted operating licence in third Scottish cityThe Scotsman Uber granted licence to operate in Aberdeen by city councilThe Sunday Post STV News -Aberdeen Evening Express -BBC News all 11 news articles »

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Posted January 4, 2018

Reuters

Uber submits appeal to keep operating in northern UK city of York Reuters “While we have today filed our appeal, we are also seeking to meet with York City Council in order to address their concerns,” a spokesman said. “We want to continue providing more choice and competition for both consumers and licensed drivers in the ... and more »

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Posted January 4, 2018

CNBC

'Faithless business partner' Uber sued for $20 million by ad agency Fetch CNBC Mobile ad agency Fetch has filed a lawsuit against Uber, claiming that the taxi app firm owes it $19.7 million in unpaid invoices. The move marks the latest step in a legal row that started in September. Uber had initially sought $40 million in damages ... Uber Sued Over Payment For Alleged Fraudulent AdsPYMNTS.com British Mobile Advertising Company Sues Uber Over Payment RefusalNews Guards (blog) all 8 news articles »

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Posted January 4, 2018

The Independent

Uber sued over payment for 'fraudulent' mobile phone ads The Independent Ad fraud, sometimes called click fraud, is a persistent issue in online advertising, occurring when automated programmes mimic legitimate users by clicking ads. Fetch, a London-based unit of Japan's Dentsu, suggested that Uber dismissed its federal ... Ad agency Fetch sues 'faithless business partner' Uber for $20 millionCNBC Uber Sued Over Payment For Alleged Fraudulent AdsPYMNTS.com British Mobile Advertising Company Sues Uber Over Payment RefusalNews Guards (blog) all 10 news articles »

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Posted January 4, 2018

The HR Director Magazine

UBER's latest licensing defeat “a wake-up call” says union The HR Director Magazine GMB was this week granted permission to participate as an interested party in Uber's appeal against the decision by Transport for London (TfL) not to renew its licence in London, which is expected to be heard in summer 2018. This week's European Court ...

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Posted January 3, 2018

The Register

Fetch calls Uber's bluff: See you in court, bros! • The Register The Register Advertising company Fetch says it wants a federal court to hear its challenge to Uber's claims of 'click fraud' in mobile ads. The American arm of the UK-based ad firm filed a complaint on Tuesday seeking to have a federal court hear its challenge to ... and more »

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Posted December 31, 2017

City A.M.

When Uber fares will surge on New Year's Eve – and how to avoid them City A.M. ... which Uber claims is an automatic process to "incentivise licensed drivers to work during busy times and in busy areas" – means New Year's revellers could be hit with a pricey trip home. Surge pricing is likely to peak between 12am and 3am across ... and more »

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Posted December 30, 2017

Manchester Evening News

How you can pay less for an Uber on New Year's Eve Manchester Evening News Uber and its drivers already have to obtain operating licences from local authorities in the UK. The verdict comes after Transport for London (TfL) refused to renew Uber's operating licence in the capital in September on the grounds of 'public safety ... Yes, Uber Expects New Year's Eve Surge Pricing. Here's What to ExpectFortune Is it bad to use Uber? — QuartzQuartz Uber Taxi App News and updates on CEO Travis Kalanick | Daily Mail OnlineDaily Mail Dallas Yellow Cab all 111 news articles »

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Posted December 30, 2017

Metro

When will Uber surge prices be highest on New Year's Eve and how to avoid them Metro When are Uber's peak times on New Year's Eve? On New Year's Eve, there are two spikes in demand for Ubers. The first is between 7pm and 11pm, peaking at about 9pm – presumably as everybody starts going out. The second is between 12.30am and around 3am ... How you can pay less for an Uber on New Year's EveManchester Evening News Yes, Uber Expects New Year's Eve Surge Pricing. Here's What to ExpectFortune all 81 news articles »

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