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Uber IPO: Story behind the controversial taxi hailing app and 2019's biggest float The TelegraphA decade after it first hit the streets of San Francisco, Uber is expected to roar onto public markets on Friday in what will be one of the biggest floats in US history. View the full article

What do drivers think of Uber? BBC NewsAs the company prepares to sell its shares, the BBC talks to two drivers about what it's like to work there. View the full article

TransLink CEO 'bullish' on effect of Uber and Lyft's arrival in Vancouver Vancouver SunTransLink CEO Kevin Desmond sits down for a lengthy interview with The Vancouver Sun and The Province editorial board. View the full article

Uber IPO: Drivers in London and US strike over poor pay IGAhead of Uber's IPO On Friday, Uber drivers in London and major US cities held strikes on Wednesday, protesting unfair pay conditions. View the full article

Uber, Lyft drivers plan hold strike across US and in London KTVU San FranciscoDrivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are turning off their apps to protest what they say are declining wages at a time when both companies are raking in ... View the full article

Man died after falling out of Uber in Sydney BBC NewsSamuel Thomas, from Hertfordshire, was halfway out of the taxi in Sydney when it drove off, an inquest hears. View the full article

Uber drivers strike and the future of labor: 4 essential reads The Conversation - USThe Uber driver walkout raises questions about how workers can fight for better pay and benefits in the age of the gig economy – a topic frequently on the minds ... View the full article

Trade wars: Markets reel as China's exports fall - business live The GuardianRolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US-China trade fears roil markets. View the full article

Uber drivers in UK cities go on strike in protest over pay and workers' rights The IndependentA group of Uber drivers went on strike on Wednesday ahead of the minicab firm's $90bn stock market flotation. Drivers in London, Birmingham, Nottingham and ... View the full article

Why begging for forgiveness is no longer a startup business model San Francisco ChronicleStartups used to break the law to grab market share, and negotiate friendly regulations later. Patience for that approach is running out. View the full article

SoftBank’s Vision Fund Poised to Reap Big Uber Gain The Wall Street JournalSoftBank's Vision Fund, the world's largest technology investor, is set to be a big winner on Uber's blockbuster IPO this week, with a paper profit of roughly $3 ... View the full article

House's Barr vote, Colorado school shooting, royal baby's name: 5 things you need to know Wednesday USA TODAYThe House Judiciary Committee is expected to hold a Barr contempt vote, we may learn the new royal baby's name and more of Wednesday's news to know. View the full article

Uber drivers in UK cities go on strike in protest over pay and workers' rights The IndependentA group of Uber drivers went on strike on Wednesday ahead of the minicab firm's $90bn stock market flotation. Drivers in London, Birmingham, Nottingham and ... View the full article

Uber drivers strike over pay and conditions BBC NewsHundreds of Uber drivers in London, Birmingham, Nottingham and Glasgow have staged a protest against the firm. They will be joined by drivers in the US cities ... View the full article

Uber drivers go on strike around the world: in pictures The TelegraphUber drivers around the world went on strike on Wednesday and held protests about pay and working conditions ahead of the app's $90bn IPO later this week. View the full article

Shut Down Uber protest will see some drivers switch off app for 9 hours MyLondonDrivers are protesting at conditions ahead of Uber's IPO on Thursday. View the full article

Uber chief keeps founder in back seat ahead of IPO Financial TimesIn his job interview with Uber's board in 2017, Dara Khosrowshahi gave a PowerPoint presentation that included the slide: “There can be only one CEO at a time ... View the full article

Uber will now tell you to get the tube! Ride-hailing app adds public transport options for London InfosurhoyUber is introducing public transport options for users of the app in London. The feature is currently available to a select group of Londoners but all users will be ... View the full article

Melbourne Uber Drivers Join Global Strike To Protest Pay & Safety Conditions Pedestrian TVUber drivers have gathered in Melbourne to kick off a global day of protest against the ride-sharing company and what the Transport Workers Union (TWU) calls ... View the full article

Australia joins worldwide Uber safety protest SBSA global protest calling on Uber to prioritise safety and fairness will hit the streets of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane on Wednesday. View the full article

Uber drivers to protest over company's stock market flotation ITV News Uber strike London: UK drivers launch nine-hour boycott ahead of app's stock market flotation Evening Standard Uber drivers in UK cities strike over pay and conditions The Guardian Uber drivers to protest before company flotation Coventry Telegraph View full coverage on Google News View the full article

'I snogged my Uber driver after a night out' - the confessions of a single woman in London MyLondonDating in London is a total minefield. Whether you prefer meeting people through dating apps, on nights out or through friends there are all kinds of highs and ... View the full article

On ecosystems and egos London Business School ReviewThe customer-driven world does not revolve around what CEOs want. What are the implications of being interconnected? Save to my profile. Tweet. Share on ... View the full article

RPT-INSIGHT-As IPO looms, Uber clings to hard-knuckled tactics in pursuit of growth ReutersUber co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick used to tell investors he liked to keep his company teetering between order and chaos. View the full article

Domino’s has slice taken out for poor sales abroad Evening StandardThe City lost its taste for Domino's Pizza on Tuesday as the firm admitted its international business won't break even this year. Same-store sales for the past ... View the full article