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As Uber Implodes, President Jeff Jones Cancels His Six-Month Ride
Uber’s president Jeff Jones is quitting the car-hailing business after a brief six-month stretch.
Jones’ choice of a swift departure is essentially down to the company’s controversy laden decisions and apparent degenerate corporate culture. In addition to allegations of widespread sexual harassment, Uber has managed to routinely anger local governments by ignoring autonomous testing laws and by employing algorithms that denied service to potential investigators, regulators, or law enforcement officials. It’s also been accused of property theft, and CEO Travis Kalanick is exhibiting behavior unlikely to win people over.
It’s a real shit show.

Uber Bans Drivers, Passengers From Carrying Guns During Rides
Uber drivers and passengers alike are now banned from carrying their guns into town, thanks to a new policy.

Direct Sales, Ride-Hailing Bills Among Those DOA In Texas House
Tesla and Uber are among those whose efforts were for nothing as a crucial deadline to win approval on the Texas House floor passed last week.

Uber In Bidding War With German Automakers For Nokia's Mapping Division
For as long as Uber has been around, the TNC has used Google Maps to guide all from the airport to the party. This could soon change upon a winning bid.

US Uber Users Latest Victims In Hacking, Selling Scheme
Uber customers in the United States are the latest victims in a hacking scheme where Uber accounts are sold on the dark web for as little as $1.

USC Students Fund Nugg Medical Marijuana App Via Lyft Referrals
What happens when medical marijuana meets pink mustaches? For one thing, an app called Nugg.

Uber Safe Helps Drunk Torontonians Make It Home Safely
Should you be in Toronto having a few with the TTAC Zaibatsu, and you need a lift home, Uber’s Uber Safe program might be what you need.

Lyft, Uber Lobby Texas Legislature For Statewide TNC Legislation
Transportation network companies Lyft and Uber are lobbying the Texas Legislature to enact legislation that would help TNCs better operate in the state.

Uber Overtakes Traditional Taxis In NYC
Though it looks like there are cabs galore in New York, there are more Uber drivers traversing Madison Avenue than taxi drivers these days.

Lyft Sued For Breach-Of-Contract, Fraud Linked To $1K Bonus Program
A 22-page complaint filed against Lyft in federal court says the transportation network company reneged on a $1,000 bonus promised to new drivers.

Uber, BYD Sign Deal To Test EV Fleet In Chicago
Chicago Uber customers are the first to take a ride in a Chinese-made EV, thanks to a deal between BYD and the transportation network company.

Lyft Replacing Iconic 'Stache Plush With Upscale Revision
No longer will Lyft drivers have to worry about their fuzzy pink mustache plushies becoming gross after a day in the rain, thanks to a new upscale display.

Uber CEO Indicted By South Korea For Violating Transportation Law
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has been indicted in South Korea alongside the local branch of the California-based transportation network company for violating the nation’s prohibition on non-licensed livery drivers.

Baidu Buys Major Stake In Uber
Chinese Internet overlord Baidu is buying a major stake into everyone’s favorite transportation network company, Uber.

Portland Sues Uber Over Lack Of Proper Permits
The dream of the Nineties may live on in Portland, Ore., but for Uber, it’s a nightmare that’s just beginning.

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