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Uber wins praise for granting UK drivers worker status
AFP, Published on 17/03/2021
» LONDON: US ride-hailing giant Uber won praise Wednesday from Britain's government and trade unions after granting UK drivers worker status with associated rights including a minimum wage, sparking hopes that more technology platforms will follow suit worldwide.
Uber grants UK drivers worker status in world first
AFP, Published on 17/03/2021
» LONDON: Uber on Tuesday said it is granting its UK drivers worker status, with benefits including a minimum wage -- a world first for the US ride-hailing giant.
Uber seeks Hong Kong govt meeting after court defeat
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» HONG KONG - Uber on Wednesday said it was seeking an urgent meeting with Hong Kong's government after drivers working for the company lost a landmark court case that could cripple ride-sharing apps in the finance hub.
Egypt court suspends ban on Uber and Careem
AFP, Published on 08/04/2018
» CAIRO: An Egyptian court on Saturday suspended a ruling banning the use of ride-sharing apps Uber and Careem until an appeal is exhausted, a judicial source said.
Uber agrees to $28.5 mn settlement over safety claims
AFP, Published on 12/02/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Uber said Thursday it has agreed to pay $28.5 million to settle a pair of lawsuits challenging its promises on driver safety checks.