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Uber to focus on bikes and scooters over cars for short trips Sky NewsChief executive Dara Khosrowshahi says short car journeys in inner cities during rush-hour traffic are "inefficient". View the full article
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The Guardian Investors swoon over Mobike, but can the cycle-hire firm conquer the west? The Guardian It is this rationale that has helped Uber raise more than $20bn and be valued at upwards of $50bn. In fact, the fear of missing out on “the next Uber” has been cited as a reason for investors being eager to jump on Mobike and other “micro-mobility ... and more » View the full article
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Fortune Uber Is Finally Growing Up Fortune Khosrowshahi's approach to addressing government challenges is typified with his handling of London. In September 2017, shortly after Khosrowshahi assumed the helm, London canceled Uber's operating license, citing inadequate working conditions and ... and more » View the full article
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Uber Is Finally Growing Up FortuneNew Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is transforming the company. Will the new approach work in cities like New York and London? View the full article
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BBC News Gig economy pressures make drivers 'more likely to crash' BBC News Drivers and couriers who get their work from apps face a "heightened risk" of crashes, a study suggests. Research from University College London (UCL) indicated 42% of "gig-economy" couriers and taxi drivers reported vehicle damage because of a ... and more » View the full article
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Evening Standard Indian ride-hailing app to rival Uber 'in talks with Transport for London' after UK launch Evening Standard Uber is used in 600 cities across 65 countries and has three million drivers. It launched in the UK in 2012. In June it won a partial victory when a judge granted it a short-term operating licence in London after the permit was not renewed over safety ... Indian Uber rival Ola launches taxi app in South WalesSky News all 138 news articles » View the full article
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Sky News Indian Uber rival Ola launches taxi app in South Wales Sky News It enters the UK market as rival Uber faces increasing scrutiny and criticism. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is seeking powers to limit the number of Uber drivers in the English capital after a similar move in New York City. In June, Westminster ... Ola picks South Wales to launch rival service to UberBelfast Telegraph all 126 news articles » View the full article
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Indian ride-hailing app to rival Uber 'in talks with Transport for London' after UK launch Evening StandardA new Indian ride-hailing app, which could be stiff competition for Uber, has launched its first UK services. So far, Ola has launched in parts of South Wales, ... View the full article
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The Guardian Gig economy demands raise Uber and Amazon drivers' risk of crashing The Guardian Uber drivers and Amazon couriers may be at a higher risk of crashing because of the demands of gig economy work, a new study suggests. Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that 42% of drivers who picked up work through apps had ... Gig economy workers 'at higher risk of crashing'Belfast Telegraph Uber drivers and Amazon couriers are at greater risk of crashing due to 'gig economy' work and nearly half admit to ...Daily Mail all 26 news articles » View the full article
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Daily Mail Judge overseeing Uber's legal battle to operate in London withdraws from case 'over husband's links to taxi app firm' Daily Mail Emma Arbuthnot, the chief magistrate who reinstated Uber's London license after it was judged not a 'fit and proper' private car hire operator, has withdrawn from hearing further appeals from the firm. It comes after an investigation raised questions ... View the full article
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Daily Mail Judge overseeing Uber's legal battle to operate in London withdraws from case 'over husband's links to taxi app firm' Daily Mail Emma Arbuthnot, the chief magistrate who reinstated Uber's London license after it was judged not a 'fit and proper' private car hire operator, has withdrawn from hearing further appeals from the firm. It comes after an investigation raised questions ... View the full article
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Judge overseeing Uber's legal battle to operate in London withdraws from case Daily MailThe judge in Uber's legal battle to operate in London has stepped down to avoid any conflict of interest over her husband's links to the company. View the full article
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The Guardian Judge in Uber's London legal battle steps aside over husband's ... The Guardian Emma Arbuthnot, who gave a licence back to Uber, acts over potential conflict of interest. Judge overseeing Uber's legal battle to operate in London ...Daily Mail all 5 news articles » View the full article
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BBC News Londoners 'escape death' after Uber cab plunges into sea ITV News Luckily real estate worker Mr Christoforou, from north London, managed to open a door and, along with the driver, they swam to safety. Had it not been for his actions they "would all be 100% dead", Mr Christoforou told The Sun. The ride-hailing app ... Pair escape as Uber plunges into sea in CannesBBC News Pair 'nearly die' after Uber cab plunges into sea…but are still charged £18 fareThe Sun all 58 news articles » View the full article
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BBC News Pair escape as Uber plunges into sea in Cannes BBC News Images showed the Citroen DS5 partially submerged in 10ft (3m) of water at Port Pierre Canto. "One minute I was in the back of an Uber heading home, and the next I was in the sea," said 31-year-old Mr Christoforou, from north London,. "I managed to get ... Londoners 'escape death' after Uber cab plunges into seaITV News Londoners 'escape death' as Uber plunges into sea in France - before they are 'charged £18 for fare'Evening Standard Pair 'nearly die' after Uber cab plunges into sea…but are still charged £18 fareThe Sun The Independent -euronews -Metro all 58 news articles » View the full article
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Evening Standard Londoners 'escape death' as Uber plunges into sea in France - before they are 'charged £18 for fare' Evening Standard Two Londoners escaped death after their Uber plunged into the sea in France – before they were charged for the fare. Nick Christoforou said he, colleague Sophia Toon and the driver would be “100 per cent dead” if he hadn't managed to open a passenger ... Londoners 'escape death' after Uber cab plunges into seaITV News Pair escape as Uber plunges into sea in CannesBBC News Pair 'nearly die' after Uber cab plunges into sea…but are still charged £18 fareThe Sun all 58 news articles » View the full article
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Pair escape as Uber plunges into sea in Cannes BBC NewsNick Christoforou and Sophia Toon managed to swim to safety after the cab went off the end of a jetty. View the full article
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Londoners 'escape death' after Uber cab plunges into sea ITV NewsTwo Londoners have said they could have been killed after their Uber taxi plunged into the sea off the French Riviera. Nick Christoforou, 31, and Sophia Toon, ... View the full article
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Pair escape as Uber plunges into sea in Cannes BBC NewsNick Christoforou and Sophia Toon managed to swim to safety after the cab went off the end of a jetty. View the full article
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Judge in Uber’s London legal battle steps aside over husband’s links to firm The GuardianEmma Arbuthnot, who gave a licence back to Uber, acts over potential conflict of interest. View the full article
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TaxiPoint Taxi News London Uber driver denies accusations of murdering his eight-week-old son TaxiPoint Taxi News London Uber driver denies accusations of murdering his eight-week-old son. August 17, 2018. An Uber driver appeared at the Old Bailey yesterday to face accusations of killing his eight-week-old son pleading not guilty to murder. Abdoul Boudabes, 39 ... View the full article
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The London Free Press Uber driver charged with assaulting woman in San Francisco The London Free Press SAN FRANCISCO — An Uber driver from San Francisco is accused of picking up a woman while off-duty and sexually assaulting her, police said Thursday. Kevin Barillas-Saballos, 30, was charged Thursday by the Alameda County district attorney's office ... and more » View the full article
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Condé Nast Traveler London's Mayor Wants to Cap the Number of Uber Drivers in the City Condé Nast Traveler Uber may have its provisional license to drive in London, thanks to a successful appeal in June, but the fight in England's capital is far from over. Mayor Sadiq Khan wants to cap the number of ride-share drivers allowed to work in the city, much like ... London mayor Sadiq Khan seeks powers to cap Uber driver numbers in capitalYahoo News UK London mayor wants to limit the number of Uber drivers in London to reduce congestion and pollutionInfosurhoy London mayor wants to ban cars in some areas after attackPOLITICO.eu all 26 news articles » View the full article
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The Independent Uber narrows losses but fails to turn a profit, dampening IPO hopes The Independent Since joining, Mr Khosrowshahi has faced further difficulties, with a number of major cities banning Uber from operating. Last year, Transport for London revoked Uber's licence to operate in the capital. The decision was overturned by a London court in ... Uber's move into bikes and food delivery deepens lossesBBC News all 353 news articles » View the full article
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London's Mayor Wants to Cap the Number of Uber Drivers in the City Condé Nast TravelerUber may have its provisional license to drive in London, thanks to a successful appeal in June, but the fight in England's capital is far from over. Mayor Sadiq ... View the full article