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Chicago wants to make left turns safer using ‘traffic calming’ speed bumps, bollards

The city has revamped 18 busy intersections, adding rubber speed bumps and bollards to force more precise left turns. Feedback has been mixed, but the city plans to install more this year.

Chicago Sun-Times

"I tried an Uber for the first time to find out what all the hype is about"

Having never taken an Uber before and not being the biggest lover of Taxis, I was apprehensive to say the least.

Bristol Post

Ride-share companies are losing billions, so why their interest in unprofitable public transport?

Why do Uber, Lyft, Didi, OLA and other ride-sharing companies want to partner with public transport agencies? For Uber and Lyft, the reason is simple: their business plans were based on eventually using driverless vehicles to eliminate their main cost, the labour cost of the driver. But human drivers won’t…

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Royal Mail issues urgent warning to anyone sending or receiving post in the UK

The letter and parcel delivery company have warned that more industrial action could be near, as the Communication Workers Union is yet to agree a new deal in 2023.

Edinburgh Live

Ride share not the traffic buster you'd expect

Despite their environmentally friendly perception, ride-hailing platforms do not appear to reduce traffic congestion, writes Alejandro Tirachini

Newsroom.co.nz

"I just want to know why": Customers left mortified after discovering how their Uber drivers have rated them

How to find out whether or not you are the perfect Uber passenger

Manchester Evening News

Man, 19, accused of fatally stabbing, beating roommate found dead in Roseland apartment

Trashah Wallace, 21, was found dead on Jan. 21 after her co-workers became concerned when she didn’t show up for work and requested police check on her, Cook County prosecutors said Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Fraser Coast community holds vigil for Scott Cabrie, Uber driver allegedly killed by teenagers

It has been more than a week since the 47-year-old Uber driver was allegedly killed by two teenagers while on the job in the Fraser Coast, but residents at a vigil held Friday night focussed on the legacy he left behind.

ABC News

Connecticut man pleads guilty again in 2020 killings

A 26-year-old Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to murder and kidnapping charges in connection with killings in 2020 that ended after a six-day multistate manhunt

The Independent UK

Reporters stunned DOJ dropped Gaetz case

"Given what we've seen, the decision not to charge Gaetz seems pretty f**king remarkable," said Roger Sollenberger

Salon

Ashton Kutcher doesn't care if critics pan his movies. He's a 'surprisingly' good VC investor

Through his fund, Kutcher has been an early backer of several big-name tech companies, including Airbnb and Uber.

Fortune

Woman shows how to find your one-star Uber reviews - but many wish they didn't know

The woman took to TikTok to explain how to view the amount of one-star reviews you have received on the app but admits she wasn't sure whether she wanted to see hers

Daily Mirror

Uber Eats is begging me to come back – but I’m out there in the real world, supermarket shopping

Post-pandemic, companies that boomed by helping us stay at home are struggling to stay afloat. Their loss is my gain, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Capaldi jokes of 'romantic tension' between Uber driver as he fails to recognise singer

Lewis Capaldi is one of the most famous singers in the world - not just in Scotland - but it seems that one Berlin driver didn't know who the Glasgow-born singer was despite having him in his taxi.

Glasgow Live

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Daily Record

Lewis Capaldi jokes about 'romantic tension' between himself and Uber driver in Berlin

Lewis has been keeping a relationship under wraps for weeks, but he and his actress girlfriend appeared to go public with their romance over the weekend.

Pedestrian.tv

I Hope U Like To Party Bc Uber Is Running A Free Party Bus This Mardi Gras Ft. The Fkn Vengaboys

A Sydney city disco!!!

ABC News

Brisbane Uber drivers repeatedly refuse blind man service because of his guide dog

Henry Macphillamy relies on his guide dog Jasmin to help him maintain his "very full life", but drivers from the rideshare service have repeatedly refused to take him where he needs to go.

ABC News

Outpouring of grief for Scott Cabrie, allegedly murdered by teens while driving Uber

Fraser Coast Uber driver Scott Cabrie is being mourned after he was allegedly murdered by two teenagers.

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Two Qld Teenagers Have Been Charged With Murder After A Missing Uber Driver Was Found Dead

"This whole town loved and respected him."

360info

Uber might not be the traffic buster you'd expect

Despite their environmentally-friendly perception, ride hailing platforms do not appear to reduce traffic congestion.

Tribune News Service

NYC Lyft and Uber drivers are getting less of the fare per ride: UCLA report

NEW YORK — Uber and Lyft have more than doubled their the size of their cut of New York City customers’ fare money — far outpacing the pay raises seen by their drivers, a new study says.

Fortune

Uber's strong quarter could be a good sign for the economy

Uber's strong earnings could be flashing a signal that the economy is returning to normal.

The Independent UK

Former college student pleads guilty to deadly sword attack

A former University of Connecticut student has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges for killing a man and severely wounding another with a sword in 2020 — one of two deadly attacks that led to a six-day manhunt in several states

Newsroom.co.nz

Police investigate deep discounting of alcohol by Uber and supermarkets

Prosecutions of big retailers over discounts of up to 68 percent on alcohol, revealed by Newsroom, would be a groundbreaking test of the law on internet sales promotions.

Manchester Evening News

Woman threatened to stab Uber driver with dirty syringe - before telling 'pack of lies' about him owing her cash for sex

"You told a shocking, disgraceful pack of lies designed to further demean your victim," a judge told Louise Dean

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