Uber | Latest News & Updates - Apr 20, 2025 Release

Uber is banned in Hidalgo, Mexico, as authorities seized a private vehicle in Pachuca for providing unauthorized transport services...


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Uber is a global platform providing ride-hailing, courier services, food delivery, and freight transport. They focus on empowering people to go anywhere, get anything, and earn their way with a relentless pursuit of reimagining movement.


Uber - Latest News and Updates

  • Uber is banned in Hidalgo, Mexico, as authorities seized a private vehicle in Pachuca for providing unauthorized transport services.
  • Uber Health partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide over 260,000 rides to more than 38,000 veterans, reducing missed medical appointments.
  • Uber has cut fares and shifted to a subscription model for two- and three-wheelers in India to compete with local ride-hailing startups.
  • Uber is applying for a license to operate in Reading following demand from customers and drivers.
  • BluSmart is reportedly planning to end its ride-hailing business and transition into a fleet partner for Uber, starting with integrating 700 to 800 electric vehicles into Uber's ecosystem.
  • Uber has updated its standards for 'green' rides, now only allowing fully-electric vehicles to qualify, as part of its goal to achieve zero tailpipe emissions by 2040.
  • Raj Sabherwal has joined Uber as Strategic Account Director - Retail in Australia, previously serving as Director - Consulting (Retail) at Grant Thornton Australia.
  • Maria Dimakopoulou has joined Uber as Director of Engineering, Marketplace - Head of Mobility Marketplace Pricing & Incentive Planning from her previous role as Director of ML Engineering, Company Bet Strategy Lead at Spotify in the United States.
  • Angela D. has left Uber as City Manager, Uber Eats in Greater Boston to join Seated as Director of Restaurant Success.
  • Uber is currently hiring for the position of Head of APAC Analytics and Insights in India.

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