N.J. Attorney General Investigating Uber Over Handling of Sexual Assaults

The investigation, according to people with knowledge of the inquiry, is focused on whether Uber committed consumer fraud in how it promoted consumer safeguards.

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Uber Not Responsible for Sex Assault, Jury Finds, as More Cases Follow

The company is facing similar lawsuits in federal and state courts from people who claim their drivers sexually assaulted or harassed them.

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House Committee Opens Inquiry Into Uber Over Sexual Abuse

The inquiry comes weeks after a New York Times investigation found that incidents of sexual assault and sexual misconduct occurred much more frequently than Uber had disclosed.

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Revel Pulls Plug on Electric Vehicle Ride-Share Business in New York

Once promising a glimpse at the possible future of transportation in New York City, Revel has since retreated to focus on building charging stations.

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Hailing a Ride on Uber or Lyft? Here’s What to Know to Stay Safe.

Ride-hailing apps have built-in safety features that riders should be familiar with, experts said.

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Disney, McDonald’s and the State of the U.S. Economy

The effects of President Trump’s trade war on households are expected to be a big focus in earnings calls held by major consumer-facing companies.

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Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem

The company has tested tools that make rides safer, court records show. Measures to stem the violence have been set aside in favor of protecting the company’s business.

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N.Y.C. Taxi Commission Restricts Lockouts of Uber and Lyft Drivers

The companies, which have been randomly locking out drivers to manage costs, must now give at least 72 hours’ notice before blocking access to the apps.

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Uber in Talks With Travis Kalanick to Fund Self-Driving Car Deal

The ride-hailing company is in talks to help Mr. Kalanick, who was forced out in 2017, buy an autonomous vehicles start-up as the robot taxi service Waymo gains momentum.

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Trump Claims Billions of Dollars in Deals Signed in Middle East. Here’s a List.

White House officials say President Trump secured $600 billion in investment on his trip to Saudi Arabia but details were vague and some deals were already in the pipeline.

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