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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 » View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 ... View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 ... View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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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 » View the full article
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Fortune Yes, Uber Expects New Year's Eve Surge Pricing. Here's What to Expect Fortune As New Year's Eve approaches, ride-hailing leader Uber is reminding riders that surge pricing will indeed be in effect. In previous years some customers have voiced anger over the high price of their New Year's Eve ride. Surge or dynamic pricing are ... and more » View the full article
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The Verge The Verge 2017 tech report card: Uber The Verge ... Travis Kalanick is caught on camera being a jerk; we learn about Uber executives visiting a South Korean escort bar; Apple threatens to remove Uber from the App Store; “Greyball;” “Hell;” Anthony Levandowski pleads the Fifth; Anthony Levandowski is ... and more » View the full article
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Financial Times SoftBank deal to trigger sweeping changes at Uber Financial Times The coming year will also see continued hearings over Uber's legal status in London, where it is appealing against the suspension of its operating licence, and renewed scrutiny in the EU after an unfavourable court ruling earlier this month. While the ... Softbank shareholders give Uber deal the green lightCity A.M. Softbank-led consortium clinches major stake in UberAberdeen Evening Express Uber valued at $48bn after consortium secures shares dealThe Guardian Yahoo News UK -CNBC all 102 news articles » View the full article
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City A.M. Softbank shareholders give Uber deal the green light City A.M. I'm the deputy digital editor at City A.M., covering breaking news in all sector [..] Show more. Follow Caitlin. New York Uber Drivers Protest Rate Cuts. Uber is to receive an investment from a Softbank-led consortium (Source: Getty). Caitlin Morrison ... SoftBank deal helps clear path towards Uber IPOFinancial Times Softbank-led consortium clinches major stake in UberBelfast Telegraph What next for start-up Uber after SoftBank stake?Proactive Investors UK The Guardian -AllAfrica.com -Wall Street Journal -AP News all 278 news articles » View the full article
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Daily Mail Taxi drivers are blamed for nearly one sex attack a DAY as reports of sexual assaults by Uber, black cab and private ... Daily Mail TfL made the move partly on the grounds of 'public safety and security implications', after claiming Uber failed to report crimes carried out by its drivers. Campaigners have called the increase 'alarming' and said it could be a sign that there was a ... Reports of sexual assaults by taxi drivers rise 20% in three yearsThe Guardian Alleged sex assaults by minicab drivers up 20 per centThe Times all 11 news articles » View the full article
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Uber's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year - TNW
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TNW Uber's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year TNW It's hard to overstate how important London is to Uber. It's a city where car ownership is out of reach for most; either due to the prohibitive cost of ownership, or because everyone lives cheek-to-jowl, and space is scarce. Uber, therefore, offers a ... Europe's Uber Regulations Set Precedent, But Will US Follow?teleSUR English all 8 news articles » View the full article -
The Guardian The year in business: bitcoin boom, Brexit countdown and Uber trouble The Guardian In June Uber's co-founder and chief executive, Travis Kalanick, stepped down, bowing to calls from five of Uber's largest investors. Kalanick had been under pressure since February when a former employee published a blogpost describing a workplace rife ... and more » View the full article
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CLNews Overworked Uber drivers are a danger to public safety, warns union CLNews The day before the ruling in Luxemburg, lawyers for the GMB Union, which represents 2000 UK Uber drivers, told Westminster Magistrates' Court it had evidence that Uber, “encourages and incentivises” its drivers to work long hours. The hearing was to ... View the full article
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The Guardian Collision course: Uber's terrible 2017 The Guardian Uber has always driven too fast. As it grew from a San Francisco black car service to a global ride-hail behemoth valued at nearly $70bn, the startup appeared to be well served by CEO Travis Kalanick's disruptive disregard for the rules of the road ... and more » View the full article