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Demeter

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14. Alles Uber mit Uber

Fri Dec 12, 2014, 09:12 PM

Dec 2014

Last edited Fri Dec 12, 2014, 10:03 PM - Edit history (1)

Judge orders Uber to cease all operations in Spain

http://elpais.com/elpais/2014/12/09/inenglish/1418132828_308604.html

Uber’s System for Screening Drivers Draws Scrutiny

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/10/technology/ubers-system-for-screening-drivers-comes-under-scrutiny.html?_r=0

New York City's Taxis Could Get Their Own App To Compete With Lyft And Uber

http://www.businessinsider.com/new-york-city-taxis-could-get-their-own-app-to-rival-uber-2014-12

Uber Banned in India’s Capital After Rape Accusation

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/09/world/asia/new-delhi-bans-uber-after-driver-is-accused-of-rape.html?emc=edit_th_20141209&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=28115200

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