Car-for-Hire Apps
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Uber driver charged with sexual assault after Toronto nightclub pick-upA 25-year-old Uber driver has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred after a woman and her two friends shared a ride home from a Toronto nightclub.CrimeMay 20, 2015
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Second Uber office in China under investigationChinese police have visited Uber offices in a second city in a widening investigation into the company's operations in China.TechMay 6, 2015
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New York City’s yellow cabs are now outnumbered by Uber carsNew York City's storied yellow cabs are taking a back seat to black cars.TechMar 19, 2015
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German court bans Uber, adding to troubles in EuropeA German court banned Uber from offering its ridesharing service nationwide on Wednesday, adding to the company's troubles in Europe.TechMar 19, 2015
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Is rider safety the real problem for Uber and Lyft?A new threat to the taxi app industry's impressive start could come from customers — if enough people stop using the services over fears that drivers aren't safe.TechDec 11, 2014
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Uber executive under investigation for use of controversial ‘God View’ ride trackingUber’s privacy practices have been called into question following allegations one of its executives tracked a journalist’s location without her permission using a tool called “God View.”TechNov 19, 2014
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Taxi app Hailo pulling out of Canada, U.S. as ‘taxi wars’ heat upCar-for-hire app Hailo announced Tuesday it will cease operations in North America thanks to growing competition from rival taxi services like Uber.CanadaOct 14, 2014
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Berlin taxi drivers hail Uber banBerlin taxi drivers were celebrating Thursday after authorities banned the ridesharing service Uber from operating in the city because of safety concerns.TechAug 14, 2014
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Car-hailing service Uber takes on taxis with saleThe car-hailing service Uber is taking on New York City's taxis, temporarily dropping some of its prices by 20 per cent.TechJul 9, 2014
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