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Uber Attempts To Patent Sobriety Detection Technology

June 13, 2018

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Uber has applied for a patent for a system that can "predict a user state." That is, a new artificial intelligence product from Uber could figure out if you're drunk, and just how far gone you are from your "no... Read Article

At Least 103 Uber Drivers Accused Of Sexual Assault

Sha Be Allah

May 1, 2018

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t's no secret that Uber has been grappling with numerous sexual assault complaints against its drivers, but the company hasn't exactly been forthcoming when it comes to the number of cases it's facing. A CN... Read Article

Studies Show Uber and Lyft Cars Congest City Roads

Ime Ekpo

February 27, 2018

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While both ride-hailing companies share a goal to limit localized car ownership and road traffic, recent studies have found both Uber and Lyft as one of the main causes of increased congestion. Cities such as B... Read Article

Uber’s Chief Brand Officer Launches NBA Themed Ad

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October 31, 2017

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Words by Shurida Lundi After being named Chief Brand Officer of Uber, Bozoma Saint John has been working hard to change the image of Uber. Saint John started at Uber not too long after the C.E.O. Travis ... Read Article

Uber Launches Motorcycle Service in Bangkok

Sha Be Allah

February 25, 2016

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As if they couldn't be of anymore service, Uber is now adding motorcycles to its new fleet of vehicles. The company on Tuesday announced a new motorbike service called UberMoto, through which passengers can ... Read Article

Uber Drivers In New York City Go On Strike

Yvette Brown

February 2, 2016

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Uber drivers went on strike beginning Monday morning after a fare cut was announced to keep customers happy. The strike took place in front of the Uber office in Queens, NY, where more than 100 drivers stoo... Read Article

Are You Being Served? Uber’s Food Service Gets Its Own App

Yvette Brown

January 21, 2016

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Uber, the cab company easily accessible through any iPhone or Android, is planning to start delivering food to your front door. The cab service is expanding their UberEats program by using a standalone app s... Read Article

Enfamous “Pulls Up” In an UBER In His New VEVO Clip

Rocko Rathon

January 19, 2016

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Known throughout the record industry for writing tunes for other acts, Enfamous has recently decided to step out from beyond the shadows by releasing the audio for his Damar Aaron featured “Pull Up.” Today, Enf... Read Article

Uber Partners With Airbus For New Helicopter Service

Sha Be Allah

January 18, 2016

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This week at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, the San Francisco company Uber is partnering with aircraft manufacturer Airbus Group SE for a pilot program that will let Sundance attendees hail a he... Read Article

President Obama’s Administration Announces Budget For Self-Driving Cars

Yvette Brown

January 15, 2016

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President Barack Obama's administration has announced a proposal of spending nearly $4 billion over the next 10 years to make autonomous cars safer. The United States Department of Transportation will make i... Read Article

Uber Driver Denies Woman In Labor A Hospital Ride And Charges $13

Sha Be Allah

January 13, 2016

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An Uber driver refuses a woman in Manhattan a ride earlier this year with a $13 bill. New York attorney David Lee, a husband who tried to get an Uber to take his pregnant wife on a 3-mile ride to the hospital... Read Article

Uber Temporarily Lowers Prices In 100 Cities

Rocko Rathon

January 11, 2016

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Uber recently took to their blog and revealed that they will be temporarily slashing prices on Uber rides in select cities for the rest of the winter. The price cutting will vary based on the demand per city wi... Read Article

Joey Rockstar Drops a Jam That You’ll Be Bumping Through Your “Uber” Aux Chord

Savannah Britt

August 6, 2015

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Coming off of his Drugs For The Night Time release, Brampton, ON rapper Joey Rockstar releases a new cut titled "Uber." The song is catchy with the perfect amount of funk with the combination of lyrics and up-t... Read Article

Teens Assault Uber Driver in Brooklyn

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June 27, 2015

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abt7Fj8BZHc Video of an Uber driver being assaulted by a group of teenagers in Brooklyn has surfaced According to the NY Daily News, a video has made its way to YouTube fea... Read Article

NYPD Cop Taunts Uber Driver

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April 2, 2015

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGSrGmHsT8s A video was posted on YouTube of an Uber driver as the target of roadside rage by a police detective in NYC's West Village. The video was recorded by the passenger... Read Article

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