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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 -
Markets Insider Uber used former CIA officers posing as businessmen to collect trade secrets and other intel, explosive letter claims Markets Insider The so-called "Jacobs letter" was written by a lawyer for a former Uber intelligence manager, and it contains allegations that the company had internal teams tasked with bugging hotels, infiltrating sensitive WhatsApp groups, and obtaining trade ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Last night was busy, made good money, surge 80% of the time but as usual rating dropped like flies. I dont get it, why do they acccept such high fares when they can use a different company like Addison lee or even black cabs and then give us 1 star. I mean no one is forcing them to accept 2.0X price but yet they do it
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MarketWatch Uber corporate espionage and bribery alleged in ex-employee's letter MarketWatch A federal judge made public late Friday a letter Uber Technologies Inc. had paid $7 million to keep quiet, laying out in detail the company's alleged corporate espionage program, including wiretapping, hacks, bribery and Central Intelligence Agency ... 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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Embraer, Uber eye 2024 for vertical takeoff partnership: CEO - BNN
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BNN Embraer, Uber eye 2024 for vertical takeoff partnership: CEO BNN SAO PAULO — A partnership that Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (ERJ.N) has struck with U.S. ride-hailing application Uber Technologies Inc will launch its first test flight in 2020, and aims to start commercial service in 2024, an executive said on ... and more » https://www.google.com/news -
Metro Uber driver accused of rape after passenger found with pants around her ankles Metro Abdoulie Jagne, 58, of Georgia in Atlanta, had worked for the company for a couple of months and has since been banned from working for them. A suicide survivor who shot herself in the head now helps others to beat the stigma Woman who survived suicide ... Uber driver accused of raping teen he drove home from barCBS News Uber driver charged in rape of 16-year-old girlAtlanta Journal Constitution Uber driver raped 16-year-old girl, authorities sayFox News WSB Atlanta -Vanguard -WYFF Greenville all 20 news articles » 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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TechCrunch Uber investor Shervin Pishevar resigns from Sherpa Capital TechCrunch Hyperloop One co-founder and early Uber investor Shervin Pishevar has announced his resignation from Sherpa Capital, the venture capital firm he co-founded, following sexual misconduct allegations. “I have decided on my own accord to end my association ... https://www.google.com/news
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Forbes Why Can't Uber Make Money? Forbes To understand why, it is useful to assess Uber's business model in the context of the history of the taxi industry. Shortly after launching an app-hailing black car limo service in San Francisco in 2010, Uber founders Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick ... Let's Uber. I'll Call a Lyft.Slate Magazine Has Uber Waited too Long to Go Public?Investorplace.com all 18 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Yahoo Finance Former Facebook exec Chamath Palihapitiya: Uber is 'the great ... Yahoo Finance Over the course of 2017, Uber went from one of the most admired companies in Silicon Valley to one of the most vilified. Many executive heads have rolled including former CEO Travis Kalanick. The wave of scandal and controversy that washed over Uber ... Former Facebook exec says social media is ripping apart societyThe Verge all 82 news articles » 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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Engadget DOJ confirms criminal investigation into Uber vs. Waymo - Engadget Engadget The civil trial between Uber and Waymo over stolen self-driving technology was supposed to start December 4th, but Judge Alsup announced a delay last month. Now he has unsealed the letter (over objections from the US Attorney's Office in San Francisco ... DOJ confirms new criminal probe linked to Waymo v. Uber lawsuit ...Ars Technica Uber Investor Sues Over Self-Driving Car Firm AcquisitionBloomberg Justice Department confirms criminal probe in Uber caseEconomic Times Phys.Org -NDTV -Axios all 33 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Naked Security Massive Uber data scraping and secret servers exposed in Waymo suit Naked Security It's old news that Uber has more legal troubles on its plate than its recently exposed attempt to cover up a 2016 breach that compromised about 57 million customer and driver records. It was almost 10 months ago – 23 February 2017 – that Google parent ... https://www.google.com/news
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Bloomberg Uber Is Making Friends With Asia's Taxi Industry Bloomberg Uber Technologies Inc. is embracing the taxi industry in Asia, turning some of its former enemies into allies as it tries to win over customers from Bangkok to Tokyo. The San Francisco-based company said on Wednesday it will bring Howa's fleet of 4,000 ... After years of battling against city taxis, Uber is embracing them in AsiaQuartz Hong Kong taxis may join hands with UberMarketing Interactive Uber strikes taxi partnership in Thailand, seventh deal in AsiaNikkei Asian Review all 6 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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Bradford Telegraph and Argus Uber refused new licence to operate in Yorkshire city Bradford Telegraph and Argus Concerns had started to mount in York last December, when a report by the city's council revealed that Uber drivers of vehicles licensed by authorities in Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees and London appeared to have chosen to work in York. After tonight's ... and more » View the full article -
Daily Mail Lyft declares global war on Uber as it launches its first international ride hailing service in Toronto Daily Mail Ride-hailing firm Lyft Inc said earlier this month it would launch its service in Toronto, marking the first international expansion for the U.S.-based rival of Uber Technologies Inc. 'Before you know it, Lyft will be coming to you live in Toronto ... Uber wraps six months of trying to make drivers happy. Are they?USA TODAY Popularity of Uber, Lyft mean big changes for cabs at DullesWTOP Uber and Lyft refund passengers who paid higher fees after bombingWABC-TV CBC.ca -Jalopnik -New York Post all 41 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Birmingham Mail THIS is why Uber hikes its prices during snowy weather Birmingham Mail Dr Mullhi, who couldn't get a vehicle off the drive this morning, resorted to calling for an Uber alongside countless other Brummies. The anaesthetist worker was left utterly outraged at the cost. Dr Mullhi said: "Whilst I understand that taxi firms ... 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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iNews Uber makes 63p profit from a £10 ride, report claims iNews Uber makes just 63p profit on a £10 ride, illustrating just how much the company stands to gain by rolling out a fleet of driverless cars, a report claims. Out of a £10 Uber X ride in London, a driver takes away £4.90. Other admins costs, including ... https://www.google.com/news
