Plug It In Summit 2022: ‘We need brave political leadership’ Ahead of our summit next week, we spoke to Uber’s UK general manager, Andrew Brem, about the road ahead for the company’s electric mission Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2022
Lyft drivers spread the Gospel with ride-hailing ministries Pastor Kenneth Drayton and Tomika Reid try to inspire passengers through spiritual guidance on the road as part of what they see as Christian ride-hailing ministries The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022
Man who watched January 6 riots on Tinder date's TV and ordered Uber to join in jailed "Committed Trump supporter" Jeffrey Schaefer, from Delaware, spent a night at a woman's house he just met on Tinder in northern Virgina when he saw the Capitol Hill riots on her television Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022
Two students killed near uni campus 'phoned mystery man just minutes before they died' Kaylee's sister, Alivia Goncalves, alleged that her sibling called a young man named Jack 7 times on the morning she died near the University of Idaho campus, while Madison phoned him three times Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022
Man gets jail for joining Capitol riot after Tinder date A Delaware business owner has been sentenced to 30 days of incarceration for storming the U.S. Capitol after seeing the riot erupt on a Tinder date’s television and taking an Uber ride to join the mob’s attack The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
Dallas police officer jailed on aggravated assault charge after he shot at fellow cop, affidavit says DALLAS — A Dallas police officer was jailed Friday after he’s believed to have shot at one of his fellow officers while they were both off-duty and in an Uber, police allege in an arrest-warrant affidavit. Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022
Wheels fall off the gig economy for Deliveroo The government has committed to introducing legislation in 2023 for gig economy workers. The New Daily · Nov 18, 2022
Round Up Yr Best Old Clothes ‘Cos Uber Is Delivering Donations To Red Cross For Free This Sat Now you have no excuse not to! Pedestrian.tv · Nov 17, 2022
Deliveroo’s sudden collapse in Australia leaves delivery riders scrambling to find new jobs Experts warn company’s closure could be the first of several delivery services to disappear due to challenging economic conditions The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022
You can now buy Uber digital cards and give them as a gift The cards can be used for Uber Eats and Uber Rides Wales Online · Nov 16, 2022
Comedian Andy Dick gets 90 days in jail in groping case, must register as sex offender LOS ANGELES — Andy Dick was sentenced to 90 days in Los Angeles County jail after a jury found him guilty of groping an Uber driver in West Hollywood in 2018, officials said. Los Angeles Times · Nov 15, 2022
'Just stab him, we'll take it': Victim left with horror injuries after trio walk up to him and batter him The 18-year-old was set upon near Piccadilly Gardens Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022
E-bike batteries have caused 200 fires in New York: ‘Everyone’s scared’ Delivery workers grapple with danger after dozens injured in blazes that can spread quickly and suddenly The Guardian - US · Nov 15, 2022
Uber driver, 73, rushed man with suspected heart attack to hospital Michael Quinn from Liverpool has received the most five-star ratings of any driver across the UK Liverpool Echo · Nov 11, 2022
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2022 Tulsa King on Paramount+ review: this is Stallone dialled up to 11 Gritty, prestige TV realism this is not
Benzinga · Nov 10, 2022 This Is What Whales Are Betting On Uber Technologies Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bullish stance on Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 10, 2022 Why the Oscars are primed to go Mach 10 with 'Top Gun: Maverick' LOS ANGELES — Uber-producer Jerry Bruckheimer has a long resume — box office billions from franchises like the "Pirates of Caribbean" and "Bad Boys" movies, several hundred (and counting) "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" episodes and enough cinematic explosions to have inflicted hearing damage on generations of audiences.
The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2022 Colorado gig drivers make an average of just $5.49 an hour, study finds Although the report focuses on drivers in Denver, gig worker drivers across the US face similar issues, experts say
Boston Herald · Nov 9, 2022 Editorial: Election’s over. Now concentrate on inflation Not so long ago, a 9-5 job was enough to pay the bills and put food on the table.
Liverpool Echo · Nov 9, 2022 Concert Square sex video backlash, Uber suing Sefton Council and knife man blamed 'aliens' Liverpool ECHO latest headlines on Wednesday, November 9
Liverpool Echo · Nov 9, 2022 Uber suing Sefton Council in case that could hike all taxi fares across the country by 20% The ride-hailing app firm has brought a landmark case to the High Court
Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2022 Taxi plate owners slam compensation deal struck between Perrottet government and NSW Taxi Council Plate owners say taxi compo 'not enough'
Benzinga · Nov 8, 2022 Why Lyft's Quarter-To-Quarter 'Bumpiness' Could Hurt Stock: 7 Analysts Break Down Q3 Earnings Ride share company Lyft Inc (NASDAQ: LYFT) reported third-quarter financial results after hours Monday.
ABC News · Nov 7, 2022 NSW taxi industry accepts $150,000 payout per cab, after initial rebuff The taxi council accepts a multi-million-dollar offer from the NSW government to compensate the industry after initially rejecting the proposal. It means a new levy will be applied to fares.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 7, 2022 The UK's top-rated Uber driver is from Manchester Michael Quinn was recognised for his hard work at an Uber award ceremony last week.