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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

In Paris, I can no longer order an Uber with my name: these French people who prefer to stay in Israel despite Iranian missiles

The article discusses the experiences of French expatriates living in Israel, particularly in Netanya, who feel that their lives there, despite the ongoing conflict, are preferable to returning to France.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Rape trial of men woman believed were Uber drivers ends first week

The trial of two men accused of sexually assaulting a woman who mistook them for Uber drivers has concluded its first week, revealing discrepancies in the driver's profile.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

World Cup Mobility in 2026

Uber has appointed Fรฉlix Olmo as its new General Director of Mobility for Mexico, focusing on optimizing real-time connections between drivers and users for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City and Monterrey.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Uber reports N6.1bn annual driver earnings amid Lagos strike

Uber reveals that its platform enables N6.1 billion in annual earnings for drivers in Nigeria, coinciding with a striking protest by app-based transport operators in Lagos.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil is where Uber makes the most rides in the world and we will not leave the country even with the change in law, says CEO

Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirms the company's commitment to Brazil despite potential legislation that could force it to treat drivers as employees, which may drastically hike ride prices.

Mar 20 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Why your Uber and food delivery could get more expensive

Rideshare and food delivery drivers in Australia are facing reduced earnings amid soaring fuel prices, leading to potential increases in service costs.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Uber bets on more accessible mobility with Fรฉlix Olmo at the helm in Mexico

Uber has appointed Fรฉlix Olmo as the new general director of Mobility in Mexico to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of its services in urban areas.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Uber expands women driver preference nationwide

Uber is rolling out its Women Preferences feature across the U.S. to allow female riders to request women drivers for improved comfort and safety during their rides.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Uber seeks dialogue as Lagos drivers continue strike

Uber Technologies is engaging with drivers after a strike in Lagos disrupted ride-hailing services due to complaints about rising costs and low fares.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TOHOH โŸฉ A well-known taxi app robs money while abroad: this setting must be definitely turned off!

The article discusses increased Uber fares in Estonia and abroad, suggesting users need to change settings to avoid being overcharged.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye California: the exodus of millionaires continues and now one of the founders of Uber moves to Texas

The exodus of wealthy individuals from California continues with Travis Kalanick, co-founder of Uber, moving to Texas amid proposals for a new tax on billionaires.

Mar 18 โ€ข 00:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Uber announced a $500 million investment to expand its business in Argentina

Uber plans to invest $500 million over the next three years to expand its operations and relaunch its Uber Eats service in Argentina.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Woman alleges rape by men she thought were Uber drivers

Two men are on trial for allegedly raping a woman who believed they were her Uber drivers after she left a nightclub.

Mar 16 โ€ข 23:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Bolt, Uber drivers begin three-day strike in Lagos

Drivers using app-based platforms in Lagos, including Bolt and Uber, are on strike for three days to protest unfavorable working conditions and low fares.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Uber's major challenger makes inquiries in Finland โ€“ restaurants report contacts

Uber is expanding its food delivery service, Uber Eats, into seven European countries including Finland, prompting local restaurants to engage in discussions with the company.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uber launches option for female users to choose trips with female drivers in Sรฃo Luรญs

Uber has introduced a new feature in Sรฃo Luรญs, Brazil, allowing female users to select rides exclusively with female drivers.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhรฃo Court Convicts Ride-hailing Companies to Organize Airport Embarkation in Sรฃo Luรญs

A court in Maranhรฃo has ordered ride-hailing companies Uber, 99, and InDrive to create and organize specific embarkation and disembarkation points at Sรฃo Luรญs International Airport.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nissan collaborates with Uber on autonomous taxi service, trial operation to begin in Tokyo

Nissan has announced a partnership with Uber to develop autonomous taxis, with trial operations set to commence in Tokyo later this year.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Uber or concessioned taxis at airports, which do you prefer?

The article discusses the choice between Uber and traditional airport taxis in Mexico, particularly in the context of airport concession regulations.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Uber defends itself: Demands respect for judicial order allowing its drivers to operate at airports

Uber claims a federal court ordered the National Guard to stop penalties against its drivers at airports in Mexico following a protective lawsuit.

Mar 11 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

As Uber launches U.S. option to choose women drivers, what about Canada?

Uber has introduced a feature in the U.S. allowing women to request women drivers, raising questions about its availability in Canada.

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

AICM announces National Guard operations against app drivers, heading towards the 2026 World Cup

The National Guard will start operations to prevent Uber and other app-based drivers from operating at Mexico City's International Airport as the World Cup approaches.

Mar 11 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Junts will push to modify future Catalan taxi law in favor of Uber and Cabify

Junts is advocating for changes to the forthcoming Catalan taxi law to favor ride-sharing companies like Uber and Cabify, amid parliamentary discussions.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

New Rule for Ola and Uber in UP

The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh has implemented a new regulation for Ola and Uber aimed at enhancing passenger safety and convenience.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

End of Competition?: Uber Partner Wants to Take Over Frankfurt Taxi Central

The Safe Driver Group, a partner of Uber, aims to buy the Taxi Central in Frankfurt, signaling a significant shift in the local taxi industry.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

New Rule for Ola, Uber in UP, Registration Required to Operate Cabs

The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated that taxi aggregator companies like Ola and Uber must register before they can operate, as part of a new initiative aimed at enhancing passenger safety and convenience.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Latest billionaire rankings revealed - as the number of uber-wealthy grows

The number of billionaires has reached a record 3,428, with Elon Musk maintaining his position as the richest person globally, according to Forbes.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uber is ordered to pay R$ 56,000 for discrimination against blind man in RS

Uber has been ordered by the Justice of Rio Grande do Sul to pay R$ 56,000 in compensation to a blind man who was discriminated against for trying to enter ride-hailing vehicles with a guide dog.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Uber launches women-only option across the US

Uber has introduced a women-only ride option across the US to enhance safety for female riders, despite facing legal challenges regarding the policy.

Mar 9 โ€ข 22:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uber launches tool for female passengers to travel with female drivers in Salvador

Uber has introduced a new feature allowing female passengers in Salvador to request rides from female drivers, as part of its 'Uber Mulher' initiative.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cuadernos Case: A Corruption Collaborator Reports Threats and Fears for His Life

An important collaborator in Argentina's Cuadernos corruption case, Claudio Uberti, reports receiving threats and fears for his safety as he continues to testify against former officials.

Mar 8 โ€ข 22:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uber is ordered to pay R$ 15,000 for moral damages to a mother of saint for religious intolerance by a driver in Paraรญba

Uber has been fined R$ 15,000 for moral damages to a mother of saint who faced religious intolerance from a driver in Paraรญba.

Mar 6 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

โ€˜They did it in a very sneaky wayโ€™: Uber rider deletes app after cleaning fee dispute over pet

A Vancouver woman deleted her Uber app after being charged an unexpected $63 cleaning fee linked to her pet.

Mar 6 โ€ข 03:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How much can you earn driving Uber in Ecuador: Carlos manages to complete his salary with $250 to $380

In Ecuador, Uber driver Carlos supplements his income with earnings ranging from $250 to $380 per month while driving flexibly around his primary job.

Mar 5 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is how much an Uber driver earns per hour in Ecuador: 'Almost half would not trade this job for a salaried one'

A recent study reveals that many Uber drivers in Ecuador are satisfied with their work despite economic challenges, with a significant portion preferring it over traditional salaried jobs.

Mar 4 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Uber launches a service that allows female drivers to carry only female passengers: 'I got tired of carrying drunk people and enduring harassment. Now I only take women'

Uber has introduced a new service in Madrid that enables female drivers to only accept female passengers, aiming to enhance safety for women in the ride-sharing sector.

Mar 3 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Supreme Court considers it disproportionate for VTC vehicles to submit a price list to the public administration

The Spanish Supreme Court ruled that requiring VTC vehicles to submit price lists to the government is excessive and impacts fair competition.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Two staff stabbed after US contractor used Kia Carnival to transfer Australian immigration detainee: โ€˜You might as well hire an Uberโ€™

Two staff members were stabbed by an immigration detainee being transported in an unsecured Kia Carnival, raising serious safety concerns regarding the private contractor used by the Australian government.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Uber Air Taxi is about to start, will be booked via a mobile app like a cab

Uber is set to launch its Air Taxi service in Dubai, allowing users to book aerial rides through the same app used for regular cabs.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

With Economic Problems and Without Insurance: This Is How Uber Drivers Work in Latin America

A study conducted by Uber and the Inter-American Development Bank reveals that most Uber drivers in Latin America face economic difficulties, lack social security coverage, and are burdened with debt.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Asian country challenges Uber with a new taxi line

India's government has announced the official launch of Bharat Taxi, a cooperative taxi service aimed at competing with Uber's dominance in the country.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Uber launches 'Line U': an accessible option to complement public transport

Uber has introduced 'Line U' in Buenos Aires, a service designed to complement public transportation for short trips.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING: Uber wants to become the operating system of the robotaxi market

Uber has launched Uber Autonomous Solutions, aiming to dominate the robotaxi market through partnerships and a focus on autonomous vehicles.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He is a Venezuelan journalist seeking asylum, but was detained by ICE in Orlando: his wife recounts what happened

Alejandro Mendoza, a Venezuelan journalist who had been applying for asylum, was detained by ICE agents in Orlando while working as an Uber driver.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 33-Year-Old Who Returned to Argentina to Relaunch Uber Eats

Juan Martรญn Cappellini returns to Argentina to lead the first global relaunch of Uber Eats after a five-year stint in Mexico.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

Uber is facing scrutiny for its background check policies that allowed violent offenders to drive, prompting a review of its practices.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

He lost his savings due to his wife's cancer and at 76 he drives an Uber to survive

Jeff Mason, 76, drives for Uber in New Jersey to make ends meet after losing his savings due to his wife's cancer treatment costs before pre-existing conditions were protected under the Affordable Care Act.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An Uber driver took his dog as a co-pilot and sparked reactions from all users

An Uber driver has gone viral for bringing his dog along as a co-pilot during rides, prompting varied reactions from passengers.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Taxis: raid on a company suspected of anti-competitive practices

French authorities conducted a raid on the G7 taxi company following a complaint by Uber regarding unfair practices.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Department Finalising e-Hailing Companies' Registration - South African News Briefs - February 18, 2026

The South African Department of Transport is finalizing the registration of e-hailing companies under new safety regulations, which include specific requirements for vehicle branding and driver information.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:41 UTC

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