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BloombergQuint Uber Steps Up Process to Make Peace With London's Regulator BloombergQuint (Bloomberg) -- Uber Technologies Inc. is launching a range of measures, including 24-hour telephone support hotlines and better contact with local police, in a bid to appease London's regulator ahead of a court battle over its license to operate in the ... and more » View the full article -
Financial Times Uber faces tough new regulations in London - Financial Times Financial Times London's transport authority plans to overhaul regulations for taxis in a move designed to increase oversight of ride-hailing companies such as Uber. The plans to introduce tougher requirements comes as Transport for London clamps down on companies ... London Plans to Rein in Uber With New Rules for Drivers, CarsBloomberg Uber faces fresh regulations from TfL ahead of licence appealTelegraph.co.uk Transport for London to crackdown on Uber and private hire licence with new rulesCity A.M. CNET -Fast Company -Engadget -Transport for London all 25 news articles » View the full article
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The Independent Uber quarterly revenue rises to $2.2bn despite turbulent year The Independent Uber concluded the year with about $6bn in cash, 13 per cent less than the year before. Mr Khosrowshahi spoke with investors on a conference call Tuesday afternoon. The company shared the numbers with technology news site the Information after the call ... Uber pares quarterly losses and lifts revenuesFinancial Times Uber's loss jumped 61 percent to $4.5 billion in 2017CNBC Uber's losses ballooned to $4.5bn in tumultuous yearTelegraph.co.uk The Verge -Reuters -Jakarta Post all 40 news articles » https://www.google.com/news -
TechCrunch This former Uber (and Lyft) exec just raised $15 million for his controversial e-scooter startup: Bird TechCrunch Travis VanderZanden. If you've been following the fast-changing transportation industry, it's a name that may sound familiar. Until September 2016, VanderZanden was VP of growth at Uber and before that, COO of its fierce rival Lyft, which had acquired ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Forbes Are Female Uber Drivers Paid Less Than Male Drivers? Forbes For the last few years Uber has been riddled with rumors of sexism at the company, with whistleblower Susan Fowler lifting the lid on sexual harassment at the ride-sharing firm last year. The incidents, which were said to have taken place during Fowler ... https://www.google.com/news
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Independent Online Uber, Bell Helicopter alliance to bring first air taxis by 2025 Independent Online INTERNATIONAL - Bell Helicopter, which has tied up with Uber Technologies Inc. to revolutionize mass transportation, expects to bring the first air-taxis under the partnership by the middle of next decade, according to an executive at the Textron Inc ... https://www.google.com/news
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Financial Times Didi Chuxing launches self-driving car in push to challenge Uber Financial Times Didi Chuxing has demonstrated a self-driving car for the first time as the Chinese car-booking group steps up its battle with Uber to control the future of inner-city taxi services. The test shows that Didi, which has 20m rides a day booked through its ... Didi Chuxing took on Uber and won. Now it's taking on the worldWired.co.uk This ride-hailing giant's global expansion playbook is the opposite of Uber'sQuartz Toyota invests $69M in Japanese Uber rival backed by the taxi industryTechCrunch all 78 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Forbes Why Blockchain Could Kill Uber Forbes Just when platform businesses such as Uber thought their business model sets them up for success, a potential threat in the form of blockchain technology is gaining traction and just might disrupt these businesses. What if people could connect directly ... https://www.google.com/news
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TechCrunch Toyota invests $69M in Japanese Uber rival backed by the taxi industry TechCrunch This week isn't turning out to be great one for Uber in Japan. Two of its investors — Didi and SoftBank — are teaming up to launch a rival service, while one of its existing competitors has just landed a big cash infusion and highly influential ... Didi Chuxing took on Uber and won. Now it's taking on the worldWired.co.uk This ride-hailing giant's global expansion playbook is the opposite of Uber'sQuartz Didi Chuxing and SoftBank come together to rival Uber in JapanYourStory.com all 32 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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The Verge I'm not so sure Waymo's going to win against Uber The Verge It's day 4 of Waymo v. Uber and I'm still not entirely clear on what Waymo's case is. Yes, it's a case where a former Google engineer absconded with over 9 gigabytes of data, transferred it to his laptop, backed it up onto disks that he put in his ... Lyft Could Have Bought the Startup That Triggered the Uber-Waymo Trade Secrets BattleThe Drive Uber Board Got Assurances on Diligence Ahead of Self-Driving Deal: InvestorU.S. News & World Report Trade secret files could be stored anywhere, witnesses in Waymo-Uber trial sayLos Angeles Times Bloomberg -The Mercury News -Seeking Alpha all 31 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Telegraph.co.uk Uber drivers can help to explain the pay gap Telegraph.co.uk The gender pay gap is a tricky concept for proponents of “evidence-based policy”. The Government has introduced a legal requirement for businesses with more than 250 employees to publish average gender pay statistics. The rationale is for “transparency ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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TechRadar Uber self-driving cars: everything you need to know TechRadar Uber started out as a service that was as appealing to potential drivers as it was to urban passengers weary of cabs: with your own car and some spare time, you could make some cash by ferrying folks to where they needed to go. Lately, though, Uber has ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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CNET Move aside Uber, London cabbies have it all mapped out in driver battles CNET They say it sets them apart from ride-hailing services like Uber, whose drivers don't have to learn the Knowledge, and they believe it allows them to deliver a superior level of service. But ever since mapping apps arrived on phones and GPS-wielding ... View the full article
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Arab News Uber says hackers behind data breach were in Canada, Florida Arab News An Uber taxi and a black cab wait outside a hotel in Birmingham, Britain on Monday. (REUTERS). Related Articles. Uber Eats launches in Riyadh · Uber to allow customers to order better drivers · Uber driver in US illegally charged with 4 California ... and more » View the full article -
10. WE SUPPORT THAT AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES (AVS) IN DENSE URBAN AREAS SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY IN SHARED FLEETS. Due to the transformational potential of autonomous vehicle technology, it is critical that all AVs are part of shared fleets, well-regulated, and zero emission. Shared fleets can provide more affordable access to all, maximize public safety and emissions benefits, ensure that maintenance and software upgrades are managed by professionals, and actualize the promise of reductions in vehicles, parking, and congestion, in line with broader policy trends to reduce the use of personal cars in dense urban areas. https://cei.org/blog/uber-wants-make-it-illegal-operate-your-own-self-driving-car-cities -
CNET Uber has a tip limit? That's news to drivers CNET A glance through driver forums, blogs and social media groups shows that the tip limit has caught many Uber drivers by surprise. Dozens of drivers posted stories similar to Denise's, asking what gives. "I figured it was just an early-on glitch. It ... Uber and co don't want you to own your own self-driving carTechRadar Uber, Lyft sign Livable Cities pledge, plan to shape future of urban transitCurbed Uber Wants to Make It Illegal to Operate Your Own Self-Driving Car in CitiesCompetitive Enterprise Institute (blog) VentureBeat -Popular Science -GeekWire all 13 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Leicester Mercury Uber Eats is expanding its Leicester delivery zone - here's where Leicester Mercury In fact, since launching in Leicester tens of thousands of meals have been delivered, with the most popular dishes including cheeseburgers and doner kebab sandwiches. And now, even more people in the city will have the opportunity to use the service ... https://www.google.com/news
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What's Going on with Uber in London? Economics Wire Uber has been on London's roads for a very long time. It is a taxi service which is available on call and works with the help of self-employed workers. The freelance taxi drivers will receive you from the address using a mobile phone app. It is as ... View the full article
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Uber Rival Lyft Opens First European Office - Bloomberg
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Bloomberg Uber Rival Lyft Opens First European Office Bloomberg Ride-hailing provider Lyft Inc. is expanding to Europe, opening an office in the southern German city of Munich, home to the likes of BMW AG and Siemens AG. The San Francisco-based rival to Uber Technologies Inc. said workers there will develop ... and more » View the full article -
The Sun Uber driver plays VIDEO GAME on his phone as he speeds along busy London street The Sun Sun man Neal added: "I regularly use Uber as my work pays for journeys home after the late shift. "But if their drivers act like this I'm not surprised they could be kicked out of London." He was refunded by the taxi app when it was made aware of the ... https://www.google.com/news
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BusinessCloud London firms 'divided over Uber ban' BusinessCloud Businesses in London are split in their attitude towards Uber and other ride-hailing apps, a new poll has revealed. London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) surveyed more than 500 companies and found that 46 per cent support Transport for London ... https://www.google.com/news
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Bdaily London businesses divided over TfL's ruling not to renew Uber licence Bdaily London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has conducted a survey of more than 500 businesses that found 46% support Transport for London's decision to reject Uber's application for a new license, while 38% disagree. Back in September, TfL decided not to ... View the full article
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Quartz An Uber driver answers all the questions you were too embarrassed to ask Quartz Ever wanted to chat with your Uber driver, but hesitated because, well, talking to you isn't his job? Or felt the car was too warm, but been unsure how to ask the driver to lower the heat? For all that ride-hailing has become a new norm, the rules of ... When Uber or Lyft goes public, what do the drivers get?SFGate all 2 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Daily Mail Awkward! Ousted Uber CEO Travis Kalanick joins Arianna Huffington at the wedding of his controversial right-hand ... Daily Mail Some of the biggest names in the world of tech fled the wind-chilled hills of San Francisco this past weekend for the tropical beaches of Miami. It was a cross-country migration that was all in the name of the love, with over 200 people gathering in ... https://www.google.com/news
