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Uber

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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.

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Uber - Latest News and Updates

• Uber drivers in Chile can now block ride requests from users with whom they've had bad experiences, enhancing safety and control.
• In a recent decision, the 13th Panel of the Regional Labor Court ruled that Uber drivers do not have an employment relationship with the company and annulled a R$ 1 billion fine previously imposed on Uber.
• Uber, in collaboration with Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority, launched Uber School to offer students affordable rides with up to 35% discounts and enhanced safety features.
• The government of Puebla has filed a lawsuit against Uber for operating Uber Moto without proper permits and allegedly misleading users, demanding the service be discontinued for violating local laws.
• Uber sold its autonomous vehicle unit to Aurora in exchange for a significant stake in the startup.

• On February 26, Uber received a license to operate in Oxford, marking its first successful entry into the market after previous attempts.
• Uber has launched a new service in Assam allowing private car owners to offer ride-sharing, marking a strategic shift in its operations in India.
• Amazon's Alexa+ now allows users to book Uber rides using voice commands.
• A Milwaukee ordinance prevents Uber's in-app safety feature from contacting police, raising safety concerns for drivers.
• Starting this Thursday, Uber will automatically set British pounds as the preferred currency for trips in Canada, the US, and euro-using countries, adding a 1.5% conversion fee to fares.

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