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Can Bill Gurley Reign In A Rowdy Uber?
March 20, 2017

Though considered a rare figure, Bill Gurley, who heads a venture capital firm that has a 20 percent stake in Uber, may be just what the company needs as it faces a mounting number of difficulties and a tarnished image. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Uber Report Shows Self-Driving Cars Still Need Significant Work
March 20, 2017

While Uber has made some progress in developing its self-driving cars, there is still significant work to be done, according to a company report obtained by Recode. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Uber President Jeff Jones Announces Resignation
March 20, 2017

Another wrinkle in the ongoing soap opera of Uber for the last few months seems to be starting out this week as Uber president Jeff Jones announced his resignation. Jones has been with Uber for slightly less than a year. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Appthority: Uber App Puts Personal, Corporate Data At Risk
March 10, 2017

Appthority, the global leader in enterprise mobile threat protection, today (March 10) revealed that Uber’s app is putting sensitive personal and corporate data at risk — a claim that the popular ride-sharing company was quick to refute in an email to PYMNTS. Get the Full Story...

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A New Device Will Help Uber Drivers Collect Tips
March 09, 2017

A new device wants to make it easier for ridesharing customers to tip their drivers. 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,...

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Thai Transport Authority Fines Uber, Grab Drivers
March 08, 2017

Thailand’s transport authorities are going after drivers who work for ride-hailing services like Uber and GrabCar, even saying they will ask the military government to ban them if needed, according to Fortune Magazine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Weekend Riders Are Ditching The Subway For Uber
February 27, 2017

For most New Yorkers, the subway is an everyday part of life and their main form of transportation. While that holds true for the workweek, for the first time since 2009, annual weekend ridership declined by about 3 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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LA Ridesharing Startup Adds Chevy Bolts To Fleet
February 17, 2017

In an effort to reduce gas emissions, as well as create a healthier and sustainable environment for commuters, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has put together a City of Los Angeles Sustainable City pLAn. To help bring this to life, Garcetti brought a new partner on board...

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Uber Offers Longtime Employees A Liquidity Event
February 16, 2017

In any startup that offers stock shares in addition to base salaries, there’s always the promise of the company going public, and employees getting rich quick lingering in the air. It’s what most tech employees hope for when they enter the startup environment. Get the...