Bangladesh says Uber 'illegal', days after launch
Bangladesh said Friday the Uber ride-sharing service was operating "illegally", just days after it launched in the capital.
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Nov 25, 2016
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Swiss court declares driver an Uber employee
A Swiss court has ruled that a former Uber driver was an employee of the ride-sharing firm, not an independent contractor, in a potentially landmark decision, the driver's lawyer said Monday.
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May 6, 2019
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Italian taxi drivers stage wildcat strike over pro-Uber bill
Taxi drivers in Rome, Milan and Turin are staging wildcat strikes to protest proposed Italian legislation they say will favor Uber and other car-sharing services.
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Feb 16, 2017
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How should Uber be regulated?
For two days in November, taxi drivers didn't pick up any weary travelers leaving Mineta San Jose Airport. Instead they drove past, honking, and hoping their strike would persuade city leaders to make ride-hailing companies ...
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Dec 3, 2015
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Uber, Lyft set to leave Texas city over fingerprinting rule
Ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft are set to quit the Texas city of Austin after voters on Saturday said fingerprinting should be part of driver background checks, reports said.
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May 8, 2016
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Uber drivers fined in Hungary
The Hungarian tax authority fined Uber drivers in its first probe against the ride-sharing service which the economy ministry said Saturday "ignores passenger safety" and must be made to follow regulations.
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May 24, 2015
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Uber, Lyft losses keep competitors at bay
A fare war between Uber and Lyft has led to billions of dollars in losses for both ride-hailing companies as they fight for passengers and drivers.
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May 11, 2019
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Huge VC investments into Uber, Airbnb stifle competition
The jackpot-sized venture capital investments last year reveal a few things about Silicon Valley's tech scene: Uber's IPO seems imminent, investors are convinced Airbnb can't be beaten by a competitor, and unlike years' past, ...
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Feb 19, 2015
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Algorithms take the wheel
Car sharing with autonomous vehicles could improve cities in many ways. Singapore is taking a pioneering role, working with ETH researchers to explore the potential of personalised, electrified and automated public transport.
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Dec 18, 2018
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Lyft and Uber launch programs to cater to seniors
Uber and Lyft spent the last four years cornering the millennial market. Now they're going after a new demographic: senior citizens.
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Aug 31, 2016
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