Uber News | Oct 04, 2024

Uber has launched a partnership with the Earthshot Prize and International ENSO Deal...


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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.


Updates as of Oct 04, 2024

  • Uber has launched a partnership with the Earthshot Prize and International ENSO Deal.
  • Uber has partnered with GigRealm to provide safe transportation for live entertainers in the UK.
  • Uber has launched a partnership with the Earthshot Prize and an international deal with ENSO.
  • Uber has launched a new feature in Spain allowing users to buy high-speed train tickets directly through its app, offering a 10% credit back for purchases.
  • A Twitter post by Daniel C on October 4 calls for an FBI investigation into Uber and other companies for allegedly employing people with false and stolen documents.
  • A New Jersey appellate court ruled that a couple injured in an Uber crash cannot sue the company because their daughter waived trial rights while using Uber Eats.
  • Uber launched Uber Safari in Cape Town, offering game drives at Aquila Safaris.
  • Uber received a 30-month London operating license with conditions due to ongoing safety concerns from Transport for London.
  • Uber partners with Earthshot Prize finalist ENSO to scale collaborations on EV tires that extend range and reduce pollution.
  • Uber reported its first-ever annual operating profit of $1.1 billion, marking a significant milestone in its history, according to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
  • Uber has launched its app in Chur and Landquart, Switzerland, allowing users to book rides with local taxis at predefined prices, in partnership with independent taxi drivers.
  • Uber has added a new entry to its financial reports, increasing the total from 130 to 131.
  • Uber is currently hiring for the position of City Manager - NorCal (Sales & AM Lead) in the United States.
  • From October 2-5, Uber is showcasing its partner Joby Aviation's electric air taxi at NYC's Grand Central Terminal.
  • Uber is opening a carbon-negative pub called the 55k Tonnes in Westminster, London from October 7-9 to celebrate its electrification efforts and promote sustainability.
  • Uber is attending the 2024 Grace Hopper Celebration to promote diversity, inclusion, and innovation in tech.

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