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The Register Hacks, bribes and bugs: Uber accused of illegal snooping on rivals The Register Uber has been accused of illegal intelligence gathering, using non-attributable hardware and software, impersonating drivers and bugging private events, in an explosive set of allegations from a former staffer. The revelations came in a document ... Uber Woes Continue with Surveillance AllegationsInfosecurity Magazine Uber secretly recorded phone calls with its employees without their permission, explosive letter claimsSouth China Morning Post Uber's Alleged Shady Tactics Detailed in Newly Revealed Letter From Ex-EmployeeNDTV Wheels24 all 34 news articles » https://www.google.com/news -
Financial Times What the public services can learn from Uber Financial Times Uber's arrival in US cities seems to have led to a notable drop in the use of ambulance services — about 7 per cent, according to research. One report on this quoted concerns that Uber drivers are a poor substitute for paramedics, but also that an ... https://www.google.com/news
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Daily Mail Toronto man is charged nearly $20000 for a five-mile, 21-minute Uber ride as the company blames the error - which it ... Daily Mail Hisham Salama was charged $18,518.50 for a five-mile, 21-minute Uber ride. He has since been given a refund. A man was charged nearly $20,000 for a five-mile 21-minute Uber ride in Toronto. Hisham Salama visited a friend at Saint Joseph's Hospital on ... https://www.google.com/news
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Liverpool Echo Could the future of Uber in Liverpool be in doubt? Liverpool Echo It follows a landmark ruling by Transport for London in September which deemed Uber unfit to run a taxi service in the capital and refused to renew its license - citing the firm's approach to reporting serious criminal offences and background checks on ... https://www.google.com/news
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Daily Mail Revealed: the late-night 'golden hour' when taxis become cheaper than Uber - and it could save you up to $40 on a ... Daily Mail They were the ride-sharing company that shook the taxi industry but now it seems the tables may have turned. While Uber is popular for their cheaper fares compared to many taxi companies in major cities across the country, there is a peak time where ... Uber surge pricing times for MelbourneHerald Sun all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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The Independent Uber used 'undercover agents to steal trade secrets', letter unveiled in US court alleges The Independent Uber used an undercover unit to steal trade secrets and wiretap executives at rival companies, a letter published by a US court has claimed. The 37-page document containing a slew of allegations is being used as evidence in the firm's $1.9bn (£1.4bn ... Uber Ex-Manager Details Company's Alleged Surveillance TacticsFortune Uber accused of espionage, bribery and hacking by former employeeTechCrunch Uber used undercover agents, court letter says - BBC NewsBBC News The Guardian -Financial Times -Engadget all 43 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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The Guardian Uber stole trade secrets, bribed foreign officials and spied on rivals, filing says The Guardian The details were outlined in a 37-page demand letter filed by the ex-Uber security manager Richard Jacobs, who left the company earlier this year. The document paints a picture of a team of employees dedicated to spying on rivals and “impeding” legal ... Bombshell Letter Exposes Uber's Corporate Spy TacticsForbes Here's the letter alleging Uber spied on individuals for competitive intelligenceRecode Uber Engaged in 'Illegal' Spying on Rivals, Ex-Employee SaysNew York Times The Verge -CNET -Ars Technica all 19 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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The Guardian Local buses could be replaced by Uber-style services, says Grayling The Guardian Local buses could be replaced by “Uber-style” rides, the transport secretary has said, sparking a backlash from Labour, trade unions and campaigners. Chris Grayling told local government leaders that the future of local buses was a more bespoke service ... https://www.google.com/news
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The Independent Uber Eats offers food-delivery drivers insurance in Europe The Independent Uber's food-delivery business will begin offering an insurance package to its couriers in Europe, a move to address the conditions of “gig economy” workers. Riders for food-delivery companies such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo are typically self-employed ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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The Mercury News Uber investor Shervin Pishevar resigns from VC firm amid sexual misconduct allegations The Mercury News SAN FRANCISCO — Shervin Pishevar, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual harassment and misconduct, said Thursday he was resigning from the venture capital firm he co-founded. Earlier this month, Pishevar took a leave of absence from his two ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Bloomberg How Uber and Its Rivals Are Beating the Middle East's Most Notorious Traffic Bloomberg Late to a meeting on the other side of Cairo, student Abdel-Kader Shehade opted for the fastest ride-hailing service in town: Careem Scooter. “It was like the traffic jam didn't exist,” said the 19-year-old, whose trip took a fraction of the usual time ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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The Sun Uber banned in third UK city after management problems and data breach The Sun Uber's licence was due to expire in York on Christmas Eve this year, having twice previously been granted clearance to operate – most recently on December 21 2016. Sheffield City Council suspended the company's licence on December 7 after the firm ... Uber driver licence standards should be made national, say MPsCity A.M. The North remembers: York scraps Uber's licence over data breachThe Register Uber loses York taxi licence on grounds of 'public safety and security ...The Independent Engadget -BBC News -Sky News all 103 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Slate Magazine All the Things Uber Is Doing to Try to Prove It's Now Less Awful Slate Magazine Travis Kalanick, former CEO of Uber, left his position in June amid a number of scandals at the company. Among the many issues that led up to his resignation were allegations that the company fostered an environment conducive to sexual harassment ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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The Drive Uber Accidentally Charged a Customer More Than $18000 for a 5-Mile Ride The Drive An Uber rider in Canada got the impolite shock of a lifetime on Friday after he received his receipt for a short trip through downtown Toronto and discovered he'd been charged over $18,000 for the privilege, according to Slate. Word of the apparent ... Uber: Man pays $A19,000 for ride after glitch - News.com.auNEWS.com.au Uber Charges Passenger Over $14,000 For 5-Mile Ride Across ...HuffPost Uber apologizes after charging Toronto customer more than $18K for 21-minute rideToronto Star LADbible all 22 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Ars Technica Uber Settles with Woman Whose Medical Files Were Accessed by an Executive The Drive Among Uber's many scandals, this affair stands out. When the woman sued Uber for the 2014 incident, the driver was already awaiting trial for at least four other criminal charges. After he was arrested, he was sentenced to life in prison. Uber was ... Uber settles second US lawsuit filed by India rape victimArs Technica Uber settles lawsuit with Indian rape victimTweakTown Uber settles lawsuit with woman who accused executives of obtaining medical records after she was rapedTechCrunch Indiatimes.com -BBC News all 98 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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The Independent Uber's appeal against TfL's licence ban will not be heard until spring 2018 The Independent Minicab app firm Uber's appeal against Transport for London's decision not to renew its licence in the city will not be heard until spring 2018. Both sides of the dispute appeared before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Monday, for a case ... Uber London licence appeal set for April at earliestFinancial Times Uber to remain on London's streets for months as licence appeal set for springTelegraph.co.uk Cambridge reviews Uber licence following London, Sheffield suspensionsThe Week UK Reuters -Independent Online all 67 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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The Sun Uber 'charge £149 for a 10 mile trip after price surge because of snow' The Sun An Uber spokeswoman said: “Our app uses dynamic pricing which means that fares automatically increase when the demand for cars in a specific area is greater than the cars available. “Bad weather meant that were many people looking to book a car but ... https://www.google.com/news
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The Independent Uber begins appeal against London license ban The Independent Uber will defend its right to operate in London in a court hearing on Monday after the app was deemed unfit to run a taxi service and stripped of its licence in its most important European market. Regulator Transport for London (TfL) shocked the ... Uber's London licence appeal against Transport for London is set for ...City A.M. Uber Due In Court In Fight Over London Licence, Days After Sheffield Suspension AnnouncedHuffPost UK all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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The Independent Help a Hungry Child: Uber donates £50000 to launch second school market stall The Independent A second school market stall stocked with fresh, free food has been launched as the £50,000 donation from Uber boosted the The Independent and Evening Standard's Christmas appeal. Four UberEATS staff volunteered an afternoon of their time to ferry the ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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The Guardian Uber has its licence suspended in Sheffield The Guardian Bertram announced her departure after Transport for London (TfL) stripped Uber of its licence to operate in the UK capital in September. Sheffield city council has said the law does not allow for a licence to be transferred to a different name. However ... Uber's licence suspended in Sheffield - BBC NewsBBC News Uber Sheffield ban: City suspends taxi app's licence after company ...The Independent Uber loses licence to operate in Sheffield after 'failing to answer questions about management'Sky News The INQUIRER -HuffPost UK -The Star all 25 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Financial Times 'People love the Uber product; they don't necessarily love the brand' Financial Times At a company full of challenging jobs, Bozoma Saint John surely has one of the toughest. As chief brand officer at Uber, her task is to try to get people to love a business that has become synonymous with the worst excesses of Silicon Valley culture ... https://www.google.com/news
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The Rude Baguette Uber admits it hushed up the piracy of 57 million accounts The Rude Baguette Uber's new CEO admits the company sustained a cyber-attack late 2016. It led to the theft of the personal data of 57 million users. Uber also confessed it paid $100 000 for the hackers' silence. This is a new scandal, just a few months away from the ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Salon Uber's flying car project shows the company's desperation Salon How bad are Uber's financials? Recently some Silicon Valley investors, such as Roger McNamee, have said that Uber is actually worth far less than $70 billion. Yet the company counters critics by claiming it has about $6.6 billion in cash on hand. That ... https://www.google.com/news
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Financial Times Uber's Data Breach: Can the Company Course-Correct? Fair Observer Ride-hailing app company Uber is not about to see any immediate loss of customers following recent disclosures that it failed to notify both regulators and the public about a huge data breach. But the company is facing serious longer-term threats to ... Judge hearing Uber-Waymo case throws sand in Silicon Valley's gearsFinancial Times Three Uber security managers reportedly resigned today | TechCrunchTechCrunch Uber: Use of Encrypted Messaging App Wickr May Set Legal ...Fortune CNBC -Reuters -Jalopnik -Recode all 63 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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AG Gangadhar, 'linked to' Uber scandal, lands senior job at GM The Times A former Uber executive who was thought to be connected to complaints about the “toxic” culture at the cab-hailing company, has emerged in a senior role at US auto giant General Motors. AG Gangadhar has been hired as chief technology officer at Cruise ... https://www.google.com/news