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Uber Getting Into The Patent-Purchasing Business
April 12, 2017

Uber, the ride-hailing app, announced Tuesday (April 11) that it is getting into the patent-purchasing business, launching a patent purchase program dubbed UP3. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Lyft Close To Raising $500M, Giving It A $7.5B Valuation
April 07, 2017

Lyft, the ride-hailing startup, is close to raising higher than $500 million in funding, giving it a valuation of $7.5 billion, reported Fortune Magazine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Uber Still Going Strong With Millennials
April 04, 2017

While Uber has had a rough few months, none of the company’s bad press seems to be deterring its millennial customer base from using the ridesharing service, according to eMarketer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Uber Shuts Down In Denmark In Latest European Setback
March 29, 2017

Due to new taxi laws in the country, Uber announced that it is shutting down its operation in Denmark next month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Arizona Trouble Leads Uber To Scale Back On Self-Driving Vehicles
March 27, 2017

As of Saturday (March 26), Uber confirmed that it will be suspending testing of its self-driving vehicle program. The announcement came after a autonomous vehicle was involved in an Arizona crash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Lyft Rounds Up Rides For Charity
March 27, 2017

Lyft just rolled out a new way for riders to easily donate to charities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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In Crisis, Uber Holds Press Conference Call
March 22, 2017

On Tuesday (March 21), the ridesharing startup held a press conference with reporters to help address much of the negative press the company has experienced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Scoop Launches Carpooling Rideshare In Seattle
March 22, 2017

Seattle residents have a new way to get to and from work now that Scoop has officially launched its carpooling service in the city. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Uber’s VP of Maps, Former Googler Brian McClendon, Resigns
March 21, 2017

Another Uber executive has made a swift exit from the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...