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Uber | Latest News & Updates - Dec 08, 2024 Release

Uber has partnered with Diageo to offer holiday-themed services, including carolers, in select cities as of December 7...

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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 has partnered with Diageo to offer holiday-themed services, including carolers, in select cities as of December 7.
  • Uber is partnering with the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation to provide transportation for children battling brain tumors.
  • Uber's holiday update includes nationwide Christmas tree delivery via Uber Eats and carolers in select cities starting December 7, while rebranding its same-day delivery service as Uber Courier.
  • Uber launched its Courier Bakkie service in South Africa, allowing users to request delivery of heavy items up to one tonne, starting in Johannesburg with plans to expand to Cape Town and Durban.
  • Uber launched Uber Shikara, allowing tourists to pre-book boat rides on Dal Lake via the app, with all earnings going to local drivers.
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  • Steve Reis has joined Uber as Program Leader, AI Testing and Quality in the United States, previously holding a position at another company.
  • Stacy Kerkela has joined Uber as Director, Security Engineering in the Netherlands, previously serving as Director of Engineering at Databricks.
  • Since July, Uber has been running a trial in Sydney and Melbourne allowing regular taxis to pick up jobs through its app, creating an uneasy truce with taxi drivers.
  • Maria Hristoforova has left Uber as a Senior Product Designer, Design Systems to join Apple as a Human Interface Designer in the United States.
  • Elaine Cruz transitioned from an Uber Software Engineering intern to a full-time employee, now working on the Identity Verification team to enhance trust and safety.

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