Uber | Latest News & Updates - Dec 15, 2024 Release

The Senate approved a labor reform on December 14, 2024, to improve working conditions for Uber, DiDi, and Rappi couriers, including social security, medical care, pensions, and accident insurance...


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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

  • The Senate approved a labor reform on December 14, 2024, to improve working conditions for Uber, DiDi, and Rappi couriers, including social security, medical care, pensions, and accident insurance.
  • Uber launched 'Uber Moto Women,' a women-only bike ride service in Bengaluru, India, connecting female riders with female drivers to prioritize safety and privacy.
  • On December 10, 2024, Maxwell Air Force Base announced an agreement with Uber to operate on base, allowing authorized personnel to use the ride-hailing app.
  • Uber is offering a unique experience to explore Notre-Dame through their app in Paris until December 22nd.
  • The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved new legal obligations and benefits for Uber Eats and Rappi couriers, including social security incorporation and fiscal responsibilities.
  • Uber announced an expanded partnership with Toast to integrate Toast Delivery Services and Uber Direct, enhancing delivery options for Toast restaurants in the US.
  • Ben Piersall has joined Uber as Director, Head of Grocery & Convenience Partnerships, moving from Instacart where he was Director, Retail Partnerships.
  • Uber is currently seeking a Revenue Operations Lead, Business Development - Uber for Business in Canada.
  • Uber's senior software engineer Matas Rastenis and product manager Sourabh Shirhatti showcased how the company uses VS Code extensibility to enhance GitHub Copilot for improved developer productivity and reduced toil.
  • Pie Portal resolved its delivery issues by partnering with Uber Direct to access a large courier network.

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