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Who Is Sherif Shama: TikTok Street Photographer Accused of Sexual Harassment by a Model, Does Not Take 'No' for an Answer

Kenzie, who was travelling solo through Milan in the summer of 2024, claimed she was approached by Shama during her trip.

International Business Times UK

Uber UK Plans Self-Driving Cars by 2026 — Estimations Stir Safety Debate

Uber plans to roll out autonomous taxis in London next year in partnership with UK tech firm Wayve. Backed by new legislation, the pilot will test AI-driven vehicles in real traffic, sparking both optimism and safety concerns.

International Business Times UK

Uber will trial driverless robotaxis in London next spring

Firms will be able to pilot small scale ‘taxi- and bus-like’ services without a safety driver for the first time

Evening Standard

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‘They’re living in fantasy land’: Uber to trial self-driving taxis in London next spring

Partnership with Wayve will use cars without a human safety driver onboard for the first time in Europe

The Guardian - UK

Uber to launch self-driving taxis in London next year

The ride-hailing app company will operate services in partnership with artificial intelligence start-up Wayve.

Evening Standard

Trump announces $1,000 government-funded accounts for American babies

The tax-deferred investment accounts will track the stock market for children born between 2025 and 2029

The Guardian - US

Trump gets Dell, Uber, Goldman Sachs to pay Americans $1K for each baby born — if ‘beautiful bill’ passed

The ‘Trump accounts’ plan echoes a years-old proposal for ‘baby bonds’ introduced by New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker

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Mother details ‘nightmare’ after Trump sends son to El Salvador mega-prison where he’s being held incommunicado

Nearly three months later, family members and lawyers still haven’t been able to speak with the men the U.S. summarily sent to El Salvador’s ‘tropical gulag,’ Josh Marcus reports

The Independent UK

Uber helicopter launched in Italy to help tourists avoid crowds

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Rideshare drivers sound alarm on escalating violence

Drivers serving popular rideshare apps and speaking out on the daily dangers they face, fear it's a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt.

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Uber brings helicopter taxis to the Amalfi Coast

Uber says its helicopter and boat service will help travellers beat the crowds this summer

The Independent UK

The high life at a low price: Uber launches helicopter rides and boat trips on the Amalfi Coast

Calling an Uber in Italy will look a little different this summer, as travellers can take off from Sorrento or set sail from the coast at a touch of the app

Evening Standard

When can we expect to see driverless taxis in London?

Automated driving systems will need to reliably navigate these dense, unpredictable streets — which makes London a difficult proposition

Evening Standard

Is Summer the Best Time to Hire a PCO Car?

The demand for PCO drivers isn’t the same throughout the year. It changes from season to season. In winter, many people prefer to stay home due to cold weather. In autumn, people are saving for Christmas and are less focused on travelling. In spring, most people avoid travelling due to…

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The Conversation

Kenya’s ride-hailing drivers say their jobs offer dignity despite the challenges

Many argue that gig work involves exploitation, as research and media coverage have highlighted. But that doesn’t seem to deter ride hailing drivers on platforms like Uber and Bolt.

The Independent UK

Couple called Uber to deliver Narcan instead of calling 911 while their 2-year-old died from an overdose, cops say

Edward Weiher and his fiancé, Alexa Balen were charged with first-degree murder in the death of their two-year-old daughter Trinity.

InsideEVs

China's BYD Will Strike At The Heart Of Japan's Car Market

Today on Critical Materials: China is coming for Japan's kei cars, Uber plays a pivotal role in Tesla vs Waymo robotaxi battle and electric semis target diesel.

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Uber Technologies Stock: Is UBER Outperforming the Technology Sector?

As Uber Technologies has outpaced its broader sector recently, analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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The Conversation

Airbnb scams: new book explores thriving criminal activity on big tech platforms

Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South African media scholar argues that they are highly vulnerable to scammers who spread delusive speech (a form of disinformation, designed to deceive by criminal intent).

International Business Times UK

Fake Uber Driver in London Drugs US Tech Investor with Cigarette, Steals £96K in Cryptocurrency

On 9 May, American software engineer Jacob Irwin-Cline was drugged and robbed in London by a fake Uber driver, losing £96,000 in cryptocurrency.

International Business Times UK

Lili Reinhart's 'Uber Horror Story' Prank Sparks Panic as Real-Life Attack Surfaces

Lili Reinhart went silent on social media after posting an alarming video of herself in the backseat of an Uber, but has recently come back to reveal she found the situation amusing.

International Business Times UK

Tesla's Robotaxi Threat Sends Uber Shares Tumbling Amid Investor Jitters

Uber shares fell 3.4% following news that Tesla will launch a robotaxi service in Austin. Elon Musk's plans signal deeper disruption in the mobility space.

International Business Times UK

'No Licence Even at 18': Why Gen Z Are Ditching Car Ownership for Ride-Hailing Apps like UBER

Gen Z is rapidly turning away from car ownership, with many teens opting for Uber and ride-hailing apps instead of getting a driver's licence, reshaping the future of transport.

The Mary Sue

‘10 minutes later, I hear a knock at my door’: Woman says Uber Eats driver refused to leave while she was taking a shower. Then she had to get the concierge involved

Ordering delivery is one of life’s simple, modern pleasures. In the past, your options were limited to places that offered delivery. Thanks to services like Uber Eats, today your choices are limitless.

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‘And don’t charge ur phone or plug it in anything’: Woman issues safety warning about bottled water offered in Ubers

One woman’s seemingly innocent Uber ride led her to make a PSA about ride-share safety. In a viral TikTok, Taylor Paré (@paretay) reminds folks to be hyper-vigilant of Uber drivers, even when certain gestures appear kind.

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