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Driver Guild Says Uber Competitor, Juno, Misled Drivers
May 17, 2017

For New York independent drivers and their passengers, the birth of local Uber rival Juno last year seemed like good news. Many drivers worked for both companies, doubling their business. Many also had claim to Juno stock units that, it turned out, the company would...

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Judge Calls For Investigation Of Waymo’s Uber Claims
May 15, 2017

Uber saw a judge last week request federal prosecutors investigate the company to see if Uber Technologies and an executive worked together to steal technology from Alphabet’s Google’s self-driving car business before the executive joined Uber. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Uber Dealt A Blow In Fight With EU Over Its Status
May 12, 2017

Uber Technologies, the ride-hailing app company, got hit with a legal blow on Thursday (May 11) in its fight not to be regulated as a taxi service, when the European Union’s main court rejected arguments that Uber is merely an app. Get the Full Story...

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GM Maven Launches Ridesharing Service For Gig Economy
May 04, 2017

Maven, GM’s dedicated mobility wing, has launched Maven Gig, which gives occasional gig economy workers access to ridesharing services, as well as enables them to obtain a vehicle for short job stints, such as delivering groceries and food on demand. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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China’s Didi Raises $5.5 Billion In Latest Round Of Funding
May 02, 2017

Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing company, has raised greater than $5.5 billion in what is being billed as the largest round of funding for a technology company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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AAA’s Gig Car Sharing Service Now Live In Bay Area
May 02, 2017

Gig, a car sharing app created by AAA, the emergency roadside assistance service, is live in California’s Bay Area as of Monday (May 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Uber’s iPhone Tracking Ignites Complaint To The FTC
April 28, 2017

Identity protection is not just a nice-to-have but a necessity for tech companies to have in today’s risky online climate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Uber Competitor To Expand With Possible Juno Acquisition
April 26, 2017

The ridesharing arena is an industry within the sharing economy that’s not likely to go away anytime soon. 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...

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New York Seeking Tip Option On Uber App
April 18, 2017

Tipping a taxi driver is a common occurrence in New York City. When ridesharing apps came along, some offered an in-app tip option, while others did not. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...