v Domino's Pizza declares first-half net profit of $69M following strong online delivery sales By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 04:38:43 GMT Domino's Pizza has lifted its net profit to $69.2million for the first half of the year - and it's all thanks to customers ordering in while 'binge watching' TV. Full Article
v Uber introduces the 'quiet mode' so passengers can avoid the awkward small talks By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:05:05 GMT Australian Uber passengers will now have the option to request a 'quiet trip' in advance - without any music or conversation. Full Article
v Uber tool lets riders report drivers for things like 'harsh braking' and 'inappropriate remarks' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:33:29 GMT A tool launched by Uber lets riders report non-emergency incidents, like 'harsh braking' and 'inappropriate remarks'. It's the latest in a series of safety features introduced by the company. Full Article
v Jackie 'O' Henderson reveals why she NEVER speaks to Uber drivers By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 07:52:48 GMT While Uber's 'quiet mode' option has generated plenty of controversy, radio host Jackie 'O' Henderson has admitted she's a fan. Full Article
v Uber driver, 39, is found guilty of raping a drunk teenage girl By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:04:20 GMT Onur Dedeoglu, 39, will be sentenced in the Downing Centre District Court in Sydney in April after a jury on Thursday found him guilty of three charges and he was refused bail. Full Article
v The big change coming to Uber Ride-sharing giant could switch to Netflix-style service By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:09:57 GMT The current payment model is predicted to change to a subscription-based service, where users pay a set amount for a certain number of rides or kilometres. Full Article
v Passenger convinces Uber driver to let him drive in Sydney By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:35:39 GMT The man, who claims he has been drinking and taking drugs for four days, orders the driver to pull over and then films himself driving the car. Full Article
v 'Drunk, drugged and unlicensed' driver who filmed himself taking over an Uber is banned By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:17:22 GMT An Uber passenger who filmed himself taking the wheel of a taxi has been banned from the app - as New South Wales Police say they are searching for him. Full Article
v Will Uber FINALLY become profitable? Firm set to place advertising car-toppers on 1,000 vehicles By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:13:04 GMT Uber is set to add a new revenue stream with the hopes of becoming profitable. The firm signed a deal with ad-tech company Adomni to introduce ad displays on top of 1,000 vehicles. Full Article
v Three medical students and Uber driver killed after attending festival in Mexico By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 21:49:02 GMT At least three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of three aspiring doctors and their driver after they attended a weekend festival in east-central Mexico. Full Article
v Ashley Graham proves she is a multitasking mom as she shares 'first pump in an Uber' on Instagram By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:51:38 GMT Ashley Graham posted a video of herself on Instagram pumping breast milk during an Uber ride on Tuesday afternoon. The top model became mom to a newborn baby boy in late January. Full Article
v Kesha rocks an uber chic travel look in tracksuit and granny glasses as she catches a flight at LAX By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:12:44 GMT Kesha has recently been promoting her album High Road, for which she kicks off the tour in April. She'll be joined on the 27-city US tour by Big Freedia, before they do three shows in the UK. Full Article
v SoftBank-backed food delivery service DoorDash files for IPO By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:46:38 GMT DoorDash, led by CEO Tony Xu, did not specify when exactly it plans to go public, but its debut will test the appetite of investors, who have been unforgiving in recent months toward IPOs. Full Article
v Uber sexual harassment whistleblower admits it was 'hard' to revisit experiences in new book By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 14:36:02 GMT Uber sexual harassment whistleblower Susan Fowler, 28,New York, who brought down co-founder Travis Kalanick told the New Review it was 'hard' to revisit the experience for her new book. Full Article
v Uber driver is in a coma after five passengers assault him in New York City attack By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:12:20 GMT Uber driver, Mohamad Al-Gahaffi (left), who once chauffeured Robert De Niro remains in a coma one month after he was viciously attached by five passengers in New York. Full Article
v Moment Uber driver refuses to give a ride to a blind man's guide dog before driving off By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:14:32 GMT Mohammed Hafiz Raja, from Watford, (pictured) was convicted by Westminster magistrates. Colin Perreira, 24, from Hemel Hempstead, was refused a lift with six-year-old guide dog Sid. Full Article
v CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Ignorance is bliss in the world of 'yoof' YouTubers By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 07:43:49 GMT An Ofcom report last October revealed that more than half of young Britons aged 16-24 did not watch a single minute of any BBC programme in the preceding week - neither on live TV nor on catch-up. Full Article
v Drunken man bashes a 64-year-old Uber driver before fleeing the car in Australia Day rampage By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 07:59:33 GMT Uber driver Kent Blyth picked Daniel Lee Richard Graeme Paul up in Palm Beach, south of Brisbane, in the early hours of January 27. Full Article
v From catastrophe to choirgirl: Sharon Horgan on her latest role in the new Military Wives film By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:55:01 GMT Sharon Horgan who is best known for TV's Pulling and Catastrophe, reveals she's starring as Lisa in new film Military Wives. She discusses the similarities between the roles she's played. Full Article
v Rita Ora boldly goes braless in plunging jumpsuit paired with quirky blue gloves By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:25:01 GMT Rita Ora put on an eye-popping display as she headed to the Miu Miu Paris Fashion Week show on Tuesday. Full Article
v Health alert over takeaways as it emerges many use 'dark kitchens' using staff with no training By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:32:24 GMT Businesses are using 'dark kitchens' to sell takeaway food online.They are being sold by people without hygiene training through social media and with no clear allergen information - posing a 'health threat'. Full Article
v 'Racist' taxi driver refuses to allow two men to get into his cab because they are Italian By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:12:23 GMT One of the Italian men, Dylan Bastonini, posted the video on a Facebook group on Thursday evening. It is unclear where the video was filmed. Full Article
v Drunk university student wakes up in Norwich rather than Newcastle By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 21:37:24 GMT A drunk Newcastle University student fell asleep in an Uber on his way home after a boozy night and woke up 250 miles off course with a £1,300 bill. Full Article
v Uber Eats moped rider drops £42 Mexican takeaway on street then picks it up and delivers it anyway By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:10:18 GMT A hungry couple from Clapham, south-west London were left shocked after they caught their delivery driver spilling their food on the pavement, before scooping it up and ringing their doorbell. Full Article
v Uber, Lyft price surge as New Yorkers urged to avoid subway By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 21:37:49 GMT As the number of coronavirus cases in the city rose to 19, Mayor Bill de Blasio said New Yorkers should consider cycling or walking to work to reduce overcrowding on the subway. Full Article
v Donald Trump's top economic advisers will present him with crisis plan for the economy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:56:14 GMT Advisors are planning to present President Donald Trump with a menu of economic options after the Dow dropped 7 per cent Monday amid fears of the spreading coronavirus and oil market moves. Full Article
v New York Lyft driver seals himself in airtight bubble to protect himself from coronavirus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:45:59 GMT Video shows one Lyft driver's efforts to protect himself from coronavirus while driving in Manhattan. He fashioned a protective bubble around himself, with a sheet of plastic taped to the roof of the car. Full Article
v Uber's new safety feature lets riders and drivers text 911 during an emergency By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:05:42 GMT Uber is now letting riders and drivers text 911 when calling is not an option. The feature sends an initial text with key information and allows dispatchers to track the ride in real-time. Full Article
v UberEats customers will be able to ask drivers to leave food at the door amid coronavirus fears By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:07:55 GMT The food delivery giant announced on Wednesday it was doing everything in its power to stop the spread of COVID-19 as cases continue to climb across Australia. Full Article
v Uber UK reveals 'weird and wonderful items left behind on trips By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 13:54:01 GMT A miniature railway, a tub of foot cream, an electric breast pump, a watering can and £50 of steak are among the oddest items that UK Uber passengers have left behind on journeys in the last year. Full Article
v Starbucks CEO says spread of coronavirus may force the coffee chain to shut some stores By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 20:55:06 GMT Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson announced the company may shut down some stores due to the spread of the coronavirus, and limit sales to those made by mobile apps and drive thrus. Full Article
v NHS 111 will give people who are self-isolating a virtual sick note By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 01:11:13 GMT The Chancellor said that, for the first time, statutory sick pay of £94.25 a week would be allowed for those who self-isolate, whether or not they display any symptoms. Full Article
v Deborah James admits she's 'really, really scared' amid coronavirus crisis By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:48:38 GMT Deborah James, 38, from London, admitted her fears on today's Lorraine, but said that she's taking 'uber precautions' by home-schooling her children and staying home, apart from hospital appointments. Full Article
v Uber Pool is suspended in London to limit the spread of coronavirus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:44:54 GMT Uber has suspended its Pool service, which lets users share a ride with strangers who are travelling in the same direction, in London to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
v Uber suspends its pool option in US and Canada to limit the spread of coronavirus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:54:30 GMT Uber Pool has been suspended in the US and Canada to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. As of Tuesday, the option is 'unavailable' in the app for both countries. Full Article
v Milky Lane asks Uber Eats and Deliveroo to slash commission rates amid coronavirus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 02:44:33 GMT The popular Australian restaurant chain has been suffering as the outbreak of coronavirus leaves diners too scared to leave their homes, instead ordering food to their front doors. Full Article
v Uber is working on a deal with government health officials to start delivering coronavirus test kits By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:41:24 GMT Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and a company spokesperson said that the ride-hailing giant is actively looking to partner with health officials to help deliver test kits, reports Business Insider . Full Article
v Uber may suspend accounts if the user tests positive or have come in contact with coronavirus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 22:09:20 GMT Uber announced it may temporarily suspend accounts of riders and drivers who have tested positive for the coronavirus or been exposed to it at the direction of health authorities. Full Article
v Uber Eats will add donate button for supporting restaurants struggling during coronavirus shutdowns By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:53:21 GMT The button will be in-app and will feature several different suggested donations, including a baseline $2 option. All of the donated amount will go directly to the restaurant, Uber says. Full Article
v Ride-hailing apps lead to more crashes involving motorists and pedestrians By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:50:29 GMT More than 372 million ride-hail trips in New York City between 2017 and 2018 were studied to look at patterns of crashes. Full Article
v Uber driver who raped a 17-year-old girl while she was asleep in the back seat is jailed By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:22:38 GMT The victim was the last of three school friends in the car after Onur Dedeoglu was booked to drive the group home in August 2018 when she was raped. Full Article
v Study links ride-hailing trips by Uber and Lyft to greater risk of vehicle and pedestrian accidents By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 19:57:34 GMT In a study from researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health , experts collected data from 370 million rides taken by Uber and Lyft in New York City between 2017 to 2018. Full Article
v Uber Eats driver delivers food after attending coronavirus testing clinic in Bondi By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 20:13:08 GMT The disturbing incident which unfolded on the main street of Bondi, in Sydney's east, on Wednesday afternoon highlights just how relaxed some people are about COVID-19. Full Article
v A VERY happy Easter: Oporto offers free delivery with Uber over the long weekend By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 06:29:24 GMT The fast food chain announced free delivery via the Uber Eats app over the long weekend to encourage Australians stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19. Full Article
v Coronavirus UK: Uber driver died after passenger coughed in cab By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:25:16 GMT Ayub Akhtar, from Norwood in south London, was just 33 years old when he died of coronavirus last Friday. Full Article
v Disgraceful moment teenage girls SPIT on an Uber driver while shouting 'I have coronavirus' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:15:53 GMT The disgusting video believed to have been shot in western Sydney was posted on the Sydney Crime News Facebook page showing an Asian driver getting abused by his female passengers. Full Article
v Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates, Uber Eats sued over high commission fees and raised prices By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:00:45 GMT The food delivery services are being sued in a class action lawsuit filed Monday in Manhattan for levying heavy commission fees on restaurants that lead to higher menu prices. Full Article
v Uber Eats drivers reveal how to maximise earnings during coronavirus crisis By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:17:35 GMT A Sydneysider who recently signed up to work for popular food delivery service Uber Eats after losing their job due to the pandemic was inundated with tips from other drivers. Full Article
v Uber revives product delivery service that drops off goods from stores to customers in lockdown By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:05:33 GMT According to a report from the Financial Times , the two new services called Direct and Connect will revive an offering by Uber from 2015 that allowed users to order products direct to their homes. Full Article
v Coronavirus will bring biggest change to work since WWII: Report By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:53:49 GMT The report, put out by investor Mary Meeker's Silicon Valley firm Bond Capital, said the nature of jobs and work in the US will likely evolve rapidly amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article