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Uber in landmark court battle on Tuesday to escape strict rules
Science
November 26, 2016
Uber in landmark court battle on Tuesday to escape strict rules
Uber will seek to convince Europe's top court next week that it is a digital service, not a transport company,…
Uber, Careem expected to raise fares, Ousta announces price increase
Business
November 8, 2016
Uber, Careem expected to raise fares, Ousta announces price increase
Egypt’s ride-hailing services Uber and Careem are considering increasing their fares, while Ousta has already raised their fares in the…
Uber driver arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery
Egypt
October 19, 2016
Uber driver arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery
West Cairo prosecution has ordered the detention of an Uber driver on suspicion of attempting to steal a cellphone from…
Uber launches groundbreaking driverless car service
Egypt
September 16, 2016
Uber launches groundbreaking driverless car service
Uber launched a groundbreaking driverless car service Wednesday, jumping ahead of Detroit auto giants and Silicon Valley rivals with technology…
China’s government flexes muscles with Uber, DreamWorks probes
Business
September 3, 2016
China’s government flexes muscles with Uber, DreamWorks probes
The Chinese government said on Friday it was investigating two high-profile takeover proposals involving US companies, the latest sign of its…
US judge rejects Uber’s driver expenses settlement
Business
August 19, 2016
US judge rejects Uber’s driver expenses settlement
A U.S. judge on Thursday rejected an attempt by Uber Technologies Inc to settle a class action lawsuit with drivers…
French court fines Uber, execs for illegal taxi service
World
June 9, 2016
French court fines Uber, execs for illegal taxi service
A French court fined Uber Technologies 800,000 euros (US$907,000) on Thursday for running an illegal transport service with non-professional drivers…
Uber Bike launches in Amsterdam
Life & Style
June 5, 2016
Uber Bike launches in Amsterdam
Rideshare service Uber has come up with a unique solution to a uniquely Dutch problem: cars equipped with bike racks…
Uber drivers remain independent contractors as lawsuit settled
Business
April 22, 2016
Uber drivers remain independent contractors as lawsuit settled
Uber has agreed to pay up to US$100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit which resolves a major challenge to…
Egypt to regulate Uber, Careem ride-hailing services
Egypt
March 17, 2016
Egypt to regulate Uber, Careem ride-hailing services
Egypt said on Wednesday it will regulate ride-hailing services Uber and Careem after they sparked protests from taxi drivers in…