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CNBC Uber reaches $3 million settlement with New York drivers over fees CNBC Uber Technologies Inc agreed to pay up to $3 million to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of 2,421 drivers in New York who accused the ride-sharing company of docking excessive fees from their fares. A preliminary settlement was ... The Network Uber Drivers Built - Fast CompanyFast Company all 6 news articles » https://www.google.com/news -
WIRED Toyota Joins With Uber and Amazon to Find Its Self-Driving Future WIRED Toyota is joining with Uber, Uber's Chinese rival Didi, Mazda, Pizza Hut, and Amazon. The first three are technology confederates. They'll help design the vehicle and, if they like, can stuff it with their own self-driving code. The latter two are ... Toyota's Vision For Self-Driving: A Robot Pod Van And Uber, Amazon CollaborationForbes Toyota teams up with Uber, Amazon, Pizza Hut and more on mobility servicesTechCrunch Toyota Working With Amazon, Uber, and Pizza Hut to Develop Self-Driving ShuttleFortune Popular Mechanics -TheStreet.com -The Detroit News -YouTube all 151 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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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 -
ABC Online Uber driver robbed and handcuffed at knifepoint by masked man on Gold Coast ABC Online An Uber driver has been robbed at knifepoint and handcuffed to a steering wheel by a masked man on the Gold Coast. Queensland Police said the 39-year-old woman from Carrara was parked on the side of Marine Parade at Biggera Waters, when the man got ... Uber driver handcuffed during Qld robberyDaily Mail Uber driver robbed, handcuffed to steering wheel on Gold CoastCourier Mail Uber driver handcuffed to steering wheel during robbery9news.com.au The Age -Gold Coast Bulletin all 7 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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The Nation Pay back taxes, Vietnam court tells Uber The Nation On December 29, the department received a notice from the court to put on hold its appropriation from Uber. Now that the case has been dismissed, the tax authorities will proceed to collect the amount. Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The said Vietnam ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Recode Uber powered four billion rides in 2017. It wants to do more — and cheaper — in 2018. Recode In an otherwise turbulent year, Uber — which operates in 600 cities across 78 countries — managed to give four billion rides in 2017 alone. That's significant for a company that for its entire existence hit the five billion total rides mark in May of ... https://www.google.com/news
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BBC News Uber granted licence to operate in Aberdeen BBC News Ride-hailing firm Uber has been granted permission to operate in Aberdeen. Uber confirmed that a licence had been granted but said there was not currently a launch date set for the service. The controversial taxi firm was deemed unfit to operate by ... Taxi firm Uber granted licence to operate in AberdeenSTV News Uber given go-ahead to launch in AberdeenAberdeen Evening Express Uber granted operating licence in third Scottish cityThe Scotsman BBC News -Scottish Daily Record all 10 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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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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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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Recode Didi is buying an Uber competitor in its fastest-growing region Recode Brazil is an important market for Uber, and Didi wants to compete with Uber there head on. Now that China is no longer one of the markets Uber operates in, Latin America as a whole has been the fastest-growing region for the embattled ride-hail player ... Didi Chuxing, China's Ride-Hailing Giant, Said to Buy Uber Rival in BrazilNew York Times all 22 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Even Selling at a Discount, Uber Investors Make Billions Sci-Tech Today Investors in the Uber ride-hailing service didn't get all they wanted in selling at least part of their holdings to a group led by Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank. But don't show them too much sympathy. Even though they sold at roughly a 30 ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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BBC News Man with cerebral palsy refused Uber on New Year's Eve BBC News A disabled man refused an Uber ride home from a Cardiff party on New Year's Eve said he was left jaded as he only wanted to go to sleep. Ted Shiress, who has cerebral palsy and walks with a frame, said the taxi driver drove off after being asked to ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Daily Mail Newly-engaged gay couple say Uber driver kicked them out of his car on the side of a freeway at night for kissing Daily Mail They had to walk under a bridge in order to call another Uber to take them the rest of the way home. 'I've never had a bad experience with Uber, this was probably, I'll never use them again,' said Magill. 'I was super disappointed. Everyone I have ever ... Gay couple allegedly kicked out of Uber for kissingPinkNews Same-sex couple says Uber driver booted them for kissingNew York Post Gay couple allegedly thrown out of Uber for kissingBuzz.ie KSAT San Antonio -WILX-TV -KGNS.tv all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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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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Express.co.uk Uber is hailed as Japanese group buys $9bn stake Express.co.uk Softbank is expected to pay in the region of £5.7billion in order to take a 15 per cent shareholding in Uber, while the remaining investors – which reportedly include Dragoneer, Tencent, TPG and Sequoia – will shell out £740million for 2.5 per cent ... SoftBank's Uber investment may run foul of CCIEconomic Times SoftBank's $8 billion Uber stake to consolidate sectorTimes of India Uber's major shareholders just dumped a ton of stock for a lowball offer 30% under the current share priceBoing Boing The Telegraph -Scroll.in all 37 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Business Insider Uber Q3 financials leaked: Here's how much the company made ... Business Insider Uber plans to go public by 2019 — here's a look at where its financials are at now, according to a recent leak to The Wall Street Journal. and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Financial Times SoftBank deal to trigger sweeping changes at Uber Financial Times At the end of a very difficult year for Uber, the company this week scored a victory by securing a $9bn investment from a SoftBank-led consortium that will trigger sweeping governance changes at the troubled company. For Uber's chief executive Dara ... SoftBank-led group to acquire 17.5% stake in UberThe Independent Uber valued at $48bn after consortium secures shares dealThe Guardian Uber's Frankenboard arrivesTechCrunch BBC News -Recode -CNBC -Wall Street Journal all 102 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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The Guardian Uber valued at $48bn after consortium secures shares deal The Guardian The price is a discount of about 30% to Uber's most recent valuation of $68bn. The deal will trigger a number of changes in the way the board oversees the company, which is facing federal criminal investigations, a high-stakes lawsuit and complaints ... SoftBank-led group to acquire $9bn stake in UberFinancial Times Uber's Frankenboard arrivesTechCrunch Uber: Softbank takes large stake in ride-hailing firmBBC News Telegraph.co.uk -CNET -CNBC -Recode all 82 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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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 ... Uber's Court Case: The Treatment It DeservedThe Market Mogul all 11 news articles » https://www.google.com/news
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Forbes Interview: Head Of Volvo R&D On Uber Collaboration And Automaker's Autonomous Vehicle Plans Forbes Volvo has also worked closely with Uber's self-driving car division and last month signed a deal to sell 24,000 of the automaker's XC90 SUVs to the ride-hailing behemoth to develop a fleet of robo-taxis. I recently had the chance to chat with Henrik ... https://www.google.com/news
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Financial Times SoftBank-led group to acquire $8bn stake in Uber Financial Times Uber and SoftBank are set to pass the final hurdle in a deal that is worth more than $8bn and will transform the governance of the troubled transportation company. On Thursday, Uber shareholders agreed to sell more than 14 per cent of the company's ... Uber's Frankenboard arrivesTechCrunch SoftBank agrees to buy large stake in UberCNBC SoftBank has successfully acquired 15 percent of Uber in a major victory for both companiesRecode CNET -The Verge -Engadget all 44 news articles » https://www.google.com/news -
WIRED Uber May Be Aflame, But Its Self-Driving Cars Are Getting Good WIRED A world dominated by self-driving cars is no longer just possible, it's inevitable. And the proof is everywhere. In Arizona, where Waymo (formerly known as Google's self-driving car project) is testing minivans sans humans inside. In Boston, where Lyft ... https://www.google.com/news
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Uber 'lied' in court case that allowed it to operate in London The Times Taxi drivers want to bring proceedings for perjury against Uber's senior UK managers after Transport for London (TfL) accused it of lying to the High Court. In a 21-page letter to Uber seen by The Sunday Times, TfL says it refused to renew the company ... View the full article
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The Times Uber 'lied' in court case that allowed it to operate in London The Times Taxi drivers want to bring proceedings for perjury against Uber's senior UK managers after Transport for London (TfL) accused it of lying to the High Court. In a 21-page letter to Uber seen by The Sunday Times, TfL says it refused to renew the company ... and more » https://www.google.com/news
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Uber Freight trucker app gets new features to help drivers make money Digital Trends You may know Uber best as the service that shuttles you from Point A to Point B for a preset price, but back in May, the ridesharing service debuted a service meant less for passengers and more for drivers. And not just any driver — specifically ... https://www.google.com/news