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Telegraph.co.uk Scooter-hire apps are taking over European cities – but are they safe? Telegraph.co.uk It's essentially a mix between Uber and Boris Bikes. Users just need to register with the app, upload their credit card details, driving licence, passport and a selfie, and within two hours, they're able to rent one of the hundreds of scooters located ... and more » View the full article
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Wired.co.uk One year on, Uber's new boss is slowly reviving its toxic image Wired.co.uk In the UK Uber faces a court show down in an employment case that could fundamentally change the business. And, while Uber got its London licence back after having it revoked by Transport for London, it is still being closely watched by the regulator ... and more » View the full article
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Evening Standard Uber Eats and Deliveroo unveil 24-hour services in London to cater for demand Evening Standard The battle of the food delivery apps intensified today with both Deliveroo and Uber Eats promising a 24-hour service in the capital. Uber Eats launched a 24/7 operation today, saying that customers in London can pick from more than 5,000 dishes served ... Uber Eats becomes London's first 24/7 food delivery appLondon Loves Business Uber Eats will be available 24/7 in LondonMetro all 18 news articles » View the full article
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Uber Eats and Deliveroo unveil 24-hour services in London to cater for demand Evening StandardThe battle of the food delivery apps intensified today with both Deliveroo and Uber Eats promising a 24-hour *service* in the capital. Uber Eats launched a 24/7 ... View the full article
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CNN Florida Uber driver claims self-defence in fatal shooting The London Free Press WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — An Uber driver in Florida claimed self-defence after he fatally shot a man who trailed his car and tried run him off the road, authorities said Wednesday. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death early Tuesday ... 5 things for August 30: Don McGahn, Syria, duck boat wreck, China, UberCNN all 171 news articles » View the full article
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Metro Uber Eats will be available 24/7 in London Metro You can now get your favourite food delivered whenever you fancy it. Maybe you've been out dancing, played a marathon session of World Of Warcraft or just finished a late shift. It's 5am and even the kebab shop round the corner is shut. Thanks to Uber ... View the full article
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CBC.ca Bylaw enforcement cracks down on Uber drivers for not displaying stickers CBC.ca Bylaw enforcement officers in London, Ont. are carrying out a vehicle-for-hire blitz, targeting drivers who fail to display their company's identification stickers. London's Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Orest Katolyk, told CBC News the ... View the full article
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Uber Eats will be available 24/7 in London MetroYou can now get your favourite food delivered whenever you fancy it. Maybe you've been out dancing, played a marathon session of World Of Warcraft or just ... View the full article
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Uber Eats will be available 24/7 in London MetroYou can now get your favourite food delivered whenever you fancy it. Maybe you've been out dancing, played a marathon session of World Of Warcraft or just ... View the full article
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Why you should never synchronize your phone with an Uber to play music MarketWatch In other words, be careful before asking your Uber driver to plug your phone in so you can listen to your own music during your ride. This data can be used to access a person's contacts and, in a worst case scenario, gather more information for an ... View the full article
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London Loves Business Toyota teams up with Uber in 'self-driving cabs' deal London Loves Business Toyota Motor Corp is investing about $500m in Uber Technologies Inc to jointly work on developing self-driving cars. Uber will combine its autonomous driving system with Toyota's Guardian technology, which offers automated safety features such as ... The Latest: Uber teams with Toyota on self-driving carsThe London Free Press Toyota is making a major play with UberIndependent Online Uber to have DRIVERLESS cars within three years as company teams up with ToyotaDaily Star MediaPost Communications all 451 news articles » View the full article
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Tuesday newspaper round-up: Brexit, landowners, Uber, online VAT, London South East (blog) (Sharecast News) - Theresa May claimed that a no-deal Brexit "wouldn't be the end of the world" as she sought to downplay a controversial warning made by Philip Hammond last week that it would cost £80bn in extra borrowing and inhibit long-term ... View the full article
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The Guardian Uber to diversify into electric bikes and scooters to drive growth The Guardian An Uber spokesperson said there was “nothing to share” about possible UK expansion yet. Uber's position remains uncertain in London, where it was granted a 15-month provisional licence on appeal this year after it was found not to be a “fit and proper” ... Uber to focus on bikes and scooters over cars for short tripsSky News Uber plans to ditch cabs for e‑bikes and scootersThe Times Uber to focus on bikes and scooters over carsLondon South East (blog) KXLY Spokane -Financial Times all 127 news articles » View the full article
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Sky News Uber to focus on bikes and scooters over cars for short trips Sky News Mr Khosrowshahi, who became Uber's chief executive last year, has also struck deals with electric scooter company Lime and Masabi, a London-based app that provides mobile ticketing for public transport. Earlier this month, London mayor Sadiq Khan ... Uber could role out electric BICYCLES and scooters across London as it unveils plans to move away from using cars ...Daily Mail Uber chief preaches growth over short-term profitFinancial Times all 26 news articles » View the full article
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Uber to diversify into electric bikes and scooters to drive growth The GuardianMove may cost in short term but boost longer-term user engagement, CEO says. View the full article
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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