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Uber offering two free rides and a free meal to anyone who works for NHS

Dr. Alex George kicked off the campaign today with a special delivery to one of his healthcare heroes

Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022

Service workers left in the lurch as Americans cut back on tipping

With lockdowns over and inflation rising, tips are shrinking in industries that depend on them – from gig work to restaurants

The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2022

Uber to pay millions to Chicago restaurants in settlement agreement with city

Uber must pay millions in cash and provide free services to Chicago restaurants as part of a $10 million settlement with the city resolving claims the ride-share company listed restaurants on its UberEats and Postmates platforms without their consent and charged excess commission fees.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 5, 2022

Who is Tanner Horner, suspect in kidnapping, murder of 7-year-old Texas girl?

FORT WORTH, Texas — Authorities on Friday arrested Tanner Lynn Horner, a FedEx contract driver, and said he is accused of kidnapping and killing a 7-year-old North Texas girl after making a delivery to her home.

Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022

Uber drivers with high cancellation rates threatened with deactivation, loss of incentives

Uber is threatening to boot drivers with high cancellation rates, with some topping 65 per cent, and from Monday those who knock-back more than a quarter of trips will no longer be eligible for incentives.

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022

Uber is giving away free reindeer sleigh rides in Lapland

Uber Sleigh is the latest travel offering as part of Uber’s vision to help customers ‘Go Anywhere’.

Wales Online · Dec 1, 2022

Woman claims Uber Eats driver rode off with £25 Dunkin' Donuts order

Her partner thinks the driver had eaten their donuts already

Manchester Evening News · Nov 30, 2022

There’s another reason Elon Musk is so obsessed with Tim Cook and Apple—and it’s not about advertising money

“It’s a real problem,” Musk tweeted.

Fortune · Nov 29, 2022

Uber driver shot by passenger after refusing to take him to another location

Uber driver Daniel Teheri dropped off four passengers at a Shell station in Texas just after 10 p.m on Sunday when one of the suspect's demanded to be taken to a new address

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

Alternatives to train as rail strikes set to cause chaos over Christmas period

Workers with the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union will walk out on 13, 14 and 15 of December, and then again on 3, 4, 6 and 7 of January, causing widespread disruption ahead of Christmas

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022