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US indexes end with strong gains, rebounding from sell-off
Traders seem to have shaken off a Blue Monday,

'Ruined my life': Uber driver yet to tell wife he lost $18,000 in crypto scam
An Uber driver's savings for childcare and education was lost to a crypto scam.

Uber and Lyft score victory in California gig economy case
Financial Times: Ruling says ride-hailing services can treat workers as contractors.

Alphabet revenue jumps, shows no sign of AI denting search business
Financial Times: Cloud growth is hot as companies race to build large language models.

Teenage dream? Two students working on courier company that delivers packages in one hour
Two talented Hawke's Bay teens think they can plug a big gap in the market.

Govt accused of undermining Uber drivers' battle for employee status
Government to review employee/contractor distinction while the law is tested in court.

Thefts of charging cables another obstacle to electric vehicles' appeal
Thieves targeting US electric vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing copper.

Concerns Uber now has 'monopolistic' position after Ola ditches NZ
Ola exits New Zealand, unions warn of rising Uber fares.

Paternity tests, turtles and thongs: Uber reveals insane list of forgotten items
'I left my rat skeleton in your Uber.'

Aussie taxi drivers’ A$272m payout after class action against Uber: Could it happen here?
Landmark suit for Australian taxi drivers against Uber.

Diana Clement: Tax and the gig economy
OPINION: Knowing your tax obligations when it comes to side hustles.

This Kiwi airport is the most expensive to catch an Uber from
You may want to check the bus schedule when arriving in this city.

Uber records first annual profits as market value approaches $250b
Financial Times: Rides, deliveries and ads increase as company celebrates.

How Kiwi Uber driver got a perfect rating for 2023
One person rode in an Uber from Tokoroa to Lower Hutt.

$200 for 25km: Warning over Christmas party taxi rip-offs
Since the rules were loosened in 2017, some drivers have been charging excessive sums.

Error in coalition agreement causes confusion around contractors' rights
Act had campaigned on stopping contractors going to court over employment status.

Uber Nan's secret: 'It's all about the shortbread'
Uber driving Nan sweetens the deal with shortbread.

You can now book a hot air balloon via Uber, here's how
A bucket-list activity will now be at travellers' fingertips.

Sex complaints soar against taxis, rideshares: Woman assaulted by fake ‘Uber’ driver
Police report cases of fake drivers luring unsuspecting passengers into their cars.

$160 rip-off: Cowboy cabbies target events - how this guy fought back
What are your rights if a rogue driver overcharges or refuses a journey at a major event?

Judge shocked Ola driver who victimised women hasn't told wife
Sajid Mehmood had hoped to keep the conviction secret and to return to driving.