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ENTERTAINMENT
Martha Stewart's First Uber Ride Is A Recipe For Disaster
By Ron Dicker
The lifestyle maven said "the car was a mess inside and out!!!!!!!!" and Dictionary.com teased her for it.
Protestors gather on Independence Mall in Philadelphia in response to the "We the People" rally across the street, expected to draw members of far-right groups including the "Proud Boys" and attendees of Unite the Right, November 17, 2018. (Photo by Michael Candelori/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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U.S. NEWS
Cab Drivers Refuse To Pick Up Racists After Philly Rally With Proud Boys
By Sebastian Murdock
Video appears to show various drivers declining to give the far-right activists a ride.
An Uber Technologies Inc. logo sits on a smartphone display in this arranged photograph in London, U.K., on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017. Uber will be regulated in European Union countries as a transport company after the bloc's top court rejected its claim to be a digital service provider, a decision that could increase legal risks for other gig-economy companies including Airbnb. Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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CRIME
Another Uber Driver Charged With Raping 'Unconscious' Female Passenger
By Alanna Vagianos
Boston Uber driver Michael Squadrito, 40, said the woman "requested intercourse" although she was in and out of consciousness.
Sean Scappaticci is accused of attacking an Uber driver in Colorado Springs.
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U.S. NEWS
Man Arrested After Threatening Colorado Uber Driver, Saying He Hates 'All Brown People'
By Carla Baranauckas
The suspect, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, also broke the window of a police cruiser and fought with officers, police said.
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CRIME
New York Uber Driver Charged With Kidnapping Female Passenger
By Sebastian Murdock
The suspect "kidnapped, terrorized and assaulted the woman before dumping her on the side of an interstate," according to a prosecutor.
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 6: For-hire drivers and their supporters rally in favor of proposed New York City legislation that would put a cap on ride-hailing vehicles outside the headquarters of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, which also houses offices of Uber and Lyft, August 6, 2018 in New York City. New York City Council is set to consider legislation this week that would cap ride-hailing vehicles in the city and set a minimum pay rate for drivers. If passed, the legation would make New York City the first major American city to set a limit on ride-hailing vehicles. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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OPINION
Uber’s and Airbnb's Plans To Share Their Wealth Could Shake Up Capitalism
By Nathan Schneider
The companies' plans to give shares to hosts and drivers may be a small step but it points to a bigger economic transformation.
ANKARA, TURKEY - AUGUST 31: Uber and Lyft application logos arae seen on a screen in Ankara, Turkey on August 31, 2018. (Photo by Ali Balikci/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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TECH
Uber And Lyft Plan To Offer Free And Discounted Rides On Election Day
By David Barden
The rideshare companies are going the extra mile to drive more Americans to the polls.
Side view of the window of a Uber car with the black Uber credential (logo) hanging on the rear-view mirror.
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CRIME
Miami Uber Driver Raped A Female Passenger, Told Cops It Was A 'Perk' Of The Job
By Alanna Vagianos
Frederick Gaston, 51, admitted to assaulting and raping a 26-year-old woman who was drunk, vomiting and passing in and out of consciousness.
Dec 24, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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SPORTS
Uber Driver Sues Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston Over Groping Incident
The woman claims Winston grabbed her crotch in the drive-thru of a Mexican restaurant in the Phoenix area in March 2016.
POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
VIDEOS
Why Police Are Defending This Uber Driver Who Fatally Shot Another Driver
The Uber driver shot and killed a man who approached his car while threatening him.
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 30: Cars drive through afternoon traffic on July 30, 2018 in New York City. After a significant increase in local traffic and a spate of suicides by taxi drivers, New York City is planning to vote on capping ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. The City Council's move to vote on the measures could come as soon as Aug. 8. If the vote was to succeed, New York City would become the first major U.S. municipality to cap ride-sharing services. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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U.S. NEWS
New York To Cap Uber, Lyft And Other Ride-Hail Services
By Rebecca Shapiro
The decision by New York’s City Council is a major blow to the tech companies.
New York City, USA - May 6, 2016: Businesswoman using the famous Uber Taxi Cab App on an Apple iPhone 6s Plus in the streets of New York City. The classic, traditional NYC Yellow Cabs which is the Uber Service Competition unsharp in the background. Uber Inc. is an American multinational online transportation network company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It develops, markets and operates the Uber mobile app, which allows consumers with smartphones to submit a trip request which is then routed to Uber drivers who use their own cars as an alternative to the classic taxi service. New York City, USA.
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MONEY
Here's How Much You Should Really Tip An Uber Or Lyft Driver
By Kristen Adaway
Get the tips on tipping. 💰
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WEIRD NEWS
Riders Say Uber Drivers Are Using Vomit To Scam Them
By David Lohr
Victims of the ride-hail scheme claim they were bilked out of money after drivers falsely accused them of upchucking.
The human hand is touching camera on the car for check system of the recording before use,
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BUSINESS
Uber Driver Suspended After Secretly Livestreaming Passengers On Twitch
By Nina Golgowski
Jason Gargac reportedly filmed more than 700 rides for online audiences without his passengers' knowledge.
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U.S. NEWS
Self-Driving Uber Driver May Have Been Watching Hulu During Crash, Cops Say
By Ryan Grenoble
Tempe Police concluded the accident was "entirely avoidable."
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 31: Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) discuss the previous interception on bench during the first half of an NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 31, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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SPORTS
Jameis Winston To Be Suspended Over Uber Groping Accusation: Report
By Ron Dicker
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback was accused of fondling a driver in a restaurant drive-through.
An Uber car is seen parked with the driver's lunch left on the dashboard in Venice, Los Angeles, California, United States July 15, 2015. This logo has been updated and is no longer in use. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
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BUSINESS
New Study Finds Ride-Hailing Drivers Are Eager To Organize, Despite Challenges
By Teke Wiggin
Eight out of 10 ride-hailing drivers in LA said they would like to join an organization that would help them press for better pay and working conditions.
WABC-TV
Lesbian Couple Claims They Were Kicked Out Of NYC Uber For Sharing A Quick Kiss
By Dominique Mosbergen
The driver was caught on camera calling the couple's behavior "illegal" and "disrespectful."
Suspect Michael Andre Hancock, 29, arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder after Denver police said he fatally shot a passenger in his vehicle, is shown in this booking photo in Denver, Colorado, U.S., provided June 1, 2018. Denver Police Department/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
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CRIME
Denver Uber Driver Arrested After Passenger Found Shot Dead
By Keith Coffman, Reuters
The suspect flagged down a motorist and told them his passenger tried to attack him.
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators examine a self-driving Uber vehicle involved in a fatal accident in Tempe, Arizona, U.S., March 20, 2018. A women was struck and killed by the vehicle on March 18, 2018. National Transportation Safety Board/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
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TECH
Self-Driving Uber In Fatal Accident Had 6 Seconds To React Before Crash
By Ryan Grenoble
The NTSB published a preliminary report on the incident Thursday.
Uber updated its policy on sexual harassment and assault accusations
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VIDEOS
What Uber's Updated Sexual Assault Policy Means For Its Many Accusers
After heavy criticism, Uber will now give victims of sexual harassment and assault “control over how they pursue their claims.”
Close-up of Uber logo on the back of a crowdsourced taxi or ridesharing car parked in a suburban setting, Dublin, California, May 7, 2018. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
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BUSINESS
Uber Ends Forced Arbitration In Individual Cases Of Sexual Assault, Harassment
By Emily Peck
Victims will be free to go to court -- but a few caveats remain.
The logo of Uber is seen on an iPad, during a news conference to announce Uber resumes ride-hailing service, in Taipei, Taiwan April 13, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
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BUSINESS
How Uber Silences Women After Sexual Assaults
By Emily Peck
Just by using the app, you click away your rights. Now some victims are fighting for change.
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TECH
Software In Fatal Uber Crash Reportedly Recognized Woman, Then Ignored Her
By Ryan Grenoble
The first-of-its-kind accident killed a pedestrian in Arizona earlier this year.
VIDEOS
New Report Shows Uber’s Stunning Record Of Sexual Assault
A CNN investigation found 103 Uber drivers who have been accused of sexual assault in the United States alone.
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 14: An Uber SUV waits for a client in Manhattan a day after it was announced that Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick will take a leave of absence as chief executive on June 14, 2017 in New York City. The move came after former attorney general Eric H. Holder Jr. and his law firm, Covington & Burling, released 13 pages of recommendations compiled as part of an investigation of sexual harassment at the ride-hailing car service. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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U.S. NEWS
103 Uber Drivers Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Or Abusing Customers: CNN
By Hayley Miller
"How many people is it going to take to get assaulted before something is done?" one woman asked.
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