New York (NYP) - A woman brazenly grabbed her Uber driver’s tip money — all while looking directly into the man’s own surveillance camera. The scantily clad passenger, barely little more than a skirt and bra, was videoed grabbing cash from a tip jar, set up on the center console, and
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Uber bullish on Africa despite opposition from local taxi firms
Janet Kemboi, Uber East Africa Spokesperson. File Photo | NMG CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Ride-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc. is growing rapidly in sub-Saharan Africa and considering moves into more markets, despite sometimes violent opposition from metered taxi drivers, a senior executive said on Tuesday. Uber’s service has triggered protests by rivals
The Future Of The Transport Industry – IoT, Big Data, AI And Autonomous Vehicles
Transportation trends Tremendous strides by innovators have resulted in some fascinating and intriguing enhancements to the transportation industry. In fact, in many ways, it feels like the future of the transportation industry is already here. These developments will cause transportation companies to rethink job descriptions and figure out when humans should
WHAT MAKES LOGISTICS COMPANIES SUCCESSFUL?
Ejine Nzeribe, British Chevening Scholar and published author of Inspiring Growth: The History of Red Star Express gives a professional prescription on how to run a successful logistics business. INTRODUCTION Movement encapsulates the current logistics and supply chain industry - the movement of goods and services, envelopes, small, large and bulk packages, equipment,
Taxi-hailing firm Uber imposes waiting fee on Kenya riders
Janet Kemboi, Uber East Africa Spokesperson. File Photo | NMG Nairobi - Online taxi-hailing firm Uber has started charging a waiting fee on its riders to compensate drivers where they are made to wait by customers for lengthy periods. On driver’s arrival, Uber will send a notification to the rider advising that
Brazil Becomes Uber’s Latest Regulatory Battleground
Uber drivers in Brasília, the capital, celebrated on Tuesday after Brazil’s Senate watered down a regulatory bill SÃO PAULO, Brazil (NYT)— A few weeks after being banned in London, Uber, the titan of ride-sharing services, is waging a new high-stakes regulatory fight in Brazil, the company’s second-largest market. Brazilian lawmakers last week moved
Behind smiling driver of app hailing cab, lies sad cash tale
Heavy-Duty Commercial Truck Orders in North America Soared in October
Orders for heavy-duty commercial trucks in North America soared in October, reaching the highest level in nearly three years as carriers riding a strong freight market stepped up plans to upgrade or expand their fleets. Trucking companies last month ordered 36,200 Class 8 trucks, the big rigs that haul much of
Lagos toll roads increase fees, Cars now N200/N300
Lagos - The operators of the toll roads on Victoria Island and Ikoyi areas of Lagos, Lekki Concession Company Limited has announced the increase of fees on its toll roads with effect from Wednesday, November 8, 2017. The company made this known through a handbill being handed to motorists around its
Singapore Airlines Unveils Its Plush Hotel Rooms in the Sky
Plush Hotel Rooms in the Sky Carrier’s A380s offer double beds, wardrobes, vanity counters Overhaul based on customer feedback, Singapore Air says In the battle to fill their seats with high fliers, the world’s top airlines are rolling out evermore luxurious options for top-tier travelers. Singapore Airlines Ltd. on Thursday unveiled its first