Location-based software

Herrera investigates Uber, Lyft over driver pay and benefits

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Transport, California, Transportation network companies, Carsharing, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Uberisation, Sick leave, Lyft, Dennis Herrera, San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --City Attorney Dennis Herrera today issued subpoenas to Uber and Lyft to turn over records on whether they classify drivers as employees or private contractors, as well as records on driver pay and benefits.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --City Attorney Dennis Herrera today issued subpoenas to Uber and Lyft to turn over records on whether they classify drivers as employees or private contractors, as well as records on driver pay and benefits.
  • "San Francisco's laws help ensure that employers provide a fair day's wage for a fair day's work," Herrera said.
  • "Our laws also guarantee employees basic humane benefits like sick leave, health care, and paid parental leave.
  • We are not going to turn a blind eye if companies in San Francisco deny workers their pay and benefits.

Consumer Watchdog Calls for Strong Regulations on Robot Car Testing After NTSB Crash Report Reveals Deficiencies in Uber's Technology

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Friday, May 25, 2018
Transport, Transportation network companies, Commuting, Carsharing, Uberisation, Location-based software, Uber, Autonomous car, Robot, Tempe, Arizona, Death of Elaine Herzberg

"Right now, Arizona, among other states, are the wild west where robot car corporations can test their cars without any meaningful rules or regulations."

Key Points: 
  • "Right now, Arizona, among other states, are the wild west where robot car corporations can test their cars without any meaningful rules or regulations."
  • NTSB's "Preliminary Report" also provides a detailed account of the deficiencies in Uber's robot technology that caused an Uber robot car to fatally crash into a pedestrian crossing a road at approximately 10:00pm on March 18, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
  • "The report states that 'all aspects of the self-driving system were operating normally at the time of the crash,'" said Sahiba Sindhu, a consumer advocate at Consumer Watchdog.
  • Although the report claims that Uber's self-driving system was operating "normally" at the time of the crash, the report reveals the deficiencies in Uber's technology.

Outten & Golden LLP: Uber Faces New Discrimination, Sexual Harassment Claims

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Monday, May 21, 2018
Transport, Carsharing, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Uberisation, Limited liability partnership

This culture was perpetuated and condoned by numerous managers, including high level company leaders."

Key Points: 
  • This culture was perpetuated and condoned by numerous managers, including high level company leaders."
  • Jennifer Schwartz , a partner in Outten & Golden LLP's San Francisco office, said, "I believe that Ingrid Avendao's actions demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the betterment of Uber.
  • For years, she wanted to help make Uber a safe and just place to work for herself and other female employees.
  • Attorney Contacts: Jennifer Schwartz and Menaka N. Fernando, Outten & Golden LLP, 415.638.8800.

HyreCar Launches Into New Markets

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Sustainable transport, Transport, Carsharing, Transportation network companies, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Lyft, Peer-to-peer carsharing, Ridesharing, Shared mobility, Real-time ridesharing

LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- HyreCar , the peer-to-peer carsharing platform, is proud to announce today its launch into three additional states- Hawaii, Iowa, and Minnesota.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- HyreCar , the peer-to-peer carsharing platform, is proud to announce today its launch into three additional states- Hawaii, Iowa, and Minnesota.
  • HyreCar is a digital platform that facilitates carsharing for ridesharing, with on-demand services like Lyft and Uber.
  • "We're extremely excited to expand into these three markets, as we have experienced growing demand from local drivers.
  • By providing a safe, secure, and reliable marketplace, HyreCar helps both parties build roads to financial freedom - one driver, one vehicle, one road at a time.

NASA, Uber to Explore Safety, Efficiency of Future Urban Airspace

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Transport, Carsharing, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Uberisation

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has signed a second space act agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc., to further explore concepts and technologies related to urban air mobility (UAM) to ensure a safe and efficient system for future air transportation in populated areas.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has signed a second space act agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc., to further explore concepts and technologies related to urban air mobility (UAM) to ensure a safe and efficient system for future air transportation in populated areas.
  • Under this agreement, Uber will share its plans for implementing an urban aviation rideshare network.
  • "Urban air mobility could revolutionize the way people and cargo move in our cities and fundamentally change our lifestyle much like smart phones have."
  • For more information about NASA's Urban Air Mobility initiative, visit:

Nielsen: Asian-American Consumers are Predictive Adopters of New Media Platforms,Online Shopping, and Smartphone Use

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Transport, Marketing, Transportation network companies, Economy, Social networks, Social media, Carsharing, Location-based software, Uber, WhatsApp, Venmo, Influencer marketing

This year's report highlights Asian-American consumers as predictive adopters of new media and technologyincluding the platforms consumers use to watch their favorite shows, what they buy online, and which apps they choose to enhance their everyday lives.

Key Points: 
  • This year's report highlights Asian-American consumers as predictive adopters of new media and technologyincluding the platforms consumers use to watch their favorite shows, what they buy online, and which apps they choose to enhance their everyday lives.
  • According to the annual Nielsen report, Asian-Americans are showing incredible growth in mainstream influence as social influencers, food bloggers and talented U.S. athletes.
  • Asian-Americans present the added advantage to marketers of maintaining ties with home cultures where global leaders in smartphone manufacturing, social media and online commerce have headquarters.
  • Asian-Americans 18+ over index the total population on leading smartphone apps, such as Yelp, Venmo, Lyft, Uber, Skype and WhatsApp.

Parks Associates: Only 8% of Consumers 75 and Older Report That They Own a Safety/Panic Button

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Business, Transport, Economy, Carsharing, Commuting, Location-based software, Uber, Uberisation, IBM, Health data

DALLAS, April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates connected health research reports in U.S. broadband households, only 8% of heads of household 75 or older own a safety/panic button.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates connected health research reports in U.S. broadband households, only 8% of heads of household 75 or older own a safety/panic button.
  • The conference features keynotes from Deborah DiSanzo , General Manager, IBM Watson, and Christopher Weber, General Manager of Uber Health, Uber.
  • Additional Parks Associates health data:
    For family caregivers, emergency alerts, location tracking, and warnings of dangerous conditions are the top-three home living features.
  • The Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers will take place August 28-30, 2018, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, CA.