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Uber stories - Page 6

Cabchooze

New Kiwi taxi app says it's better than Uber

Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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This past weekend an Auckland based company launched Cabchooze, a taxi app that provides low fixed fares for journeys beyond 10kms.
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So what's the big deal with Uber, anyway?

Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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We take a look at Uber's short yet controversial history that has led to a Government review on how taxi and private hire services operate.
Sydcafe3

More outrage after Uber cashes in on Sydney hostage crisis

Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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Uber sparks fury as it quadruples fares in Sydney amidst a hostage crisis, prioritizing profits in a city's hour of need.
Uberxl

Uber adds larger vehicle option and updates Auckland pricing structure

Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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Uber rolls out uberXL for up to 6 passengers in Auckland, revamps fare structure, and drops CBD flat fare to enhance service quality.
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End of in-car radio? Uber and Spotify team up for ride-along listening

Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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Allowing passengers to stream their own music will enhance user experience. Spotify users potentially could choose Uber over competing alternatives.
Gartner train

Embrace digitalisation or risk governing a fractured society, says Gartner

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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Digitalisation will place huge pressure on governments and leaders in the public sector to change faster than at any other time in modern history.
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Uber has impact on transit price index

Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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As Auckland comes in at #28 in the World Ubran Transit Price Index, it seems Uber is having a real influence on transport costs across the world.
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Premier League struggles to clamp down on illegal online highlights

Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Premier League faces uphill battle to curb illegal online goal sharing, too vast for current copyright laws, experts predict.