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NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'Money vs. democracy': Hanif and supporters accuse Uber of election interference * Brooklyn Paper

Uber's financial support aims to influence local elections against labor-friendly candidates.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An app that says it can help Uber drivers pick profitable rides has arrived in the US. Uber has fought against it before.

GigU helps gig workers make informed decisions on job acceptances to improve earnings.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'Money vs. democracy': Hanif and supporters accuse Uber of election interference * Brooklyn Paper

Uber's financial support aims to influence local elections against labor-friendly candidates.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An app that says it can help Uber drivers pick profitable rides has arrived in the US. Uber has fought against it before.

GigU helps gig workers make informed decisions on job acceptances to improve earnings.
#ride-sharing
Alternative transportation
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Rideshare companies in India asking for tips before the trip

India's consumer affairs minister criticizes Uber's new tip feature, labeling it unethical and exploitative.
The tip-first, ride-later scheme aims to ensure quicker ride acceptance for drivers.
Alternative transportation
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Rideshare companies in India asking for tips before the trip

India's consumer affairs minister criticizes Uber's new tip feature, labeling it unethical and exploitative.
The tip-first, ride-later scheme aims to ensure quicker ride acceptance for drivers.
#lyft
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs

#autonomous-vehicles
London startup
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Wayve and Uber plan London robotaxi launch after UK speeds up autonomous vehicle rollout | TechCrunch

Wayve and Uber plan to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service in London, accelerating U.K. autonomy efforts.
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Waymo and Uber are giving some riders early access to Atlanta robotaxi service | TechCrunch

Waymo and Uber's robotaxi service will begin in Atlanta with select customers ahead of a public launch this summer.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Uber is teaming up with a Microsoft-backed startup to launch robotaxis on the chaotic roads of London

Uber is launching a driverless robotaxi pilot program in London in partnership with Wayve, targeting the chaotic road conditions as a proving ground.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Wayve and Uber plan London robotaxi launch after UK speeds up autonomous vehicle rollout | TechCrunch

Wayve and Uber plan to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service in London, accelerating U.K. autonomy efforts.
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Waymo and Uber are giving some riders early access to Atlanta robotaxi service | TechCrunch

Waymo and Uber's robotaxi service will begin in Atlanta with select customers ahead of a public launch this summer.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Uber is teaming up with a Microsoft-backed startup to launch robotaxis on the chaotic roads of London

Uber is launching a driverless robotaxi pilot program in London in partnership with Wayve, targeting the chaotic road conditions as a proving ground.
fromCreative Bloq
4 days ago

How Frontify helps the world's biggest brands stay consistent and save money

[Our] brand guidelines have been very scattered. Frontify has been able to tie up all these loose ends that we've struggled with for ages.
Marketing tech
#ridesharing
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Uber's new bus-like feature for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX

Uber introduces Route Share, an affordable ride option, combining ridesharing with bus-like features to enhance public transit connectivity and reduce car ownership.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Uber's new bus-like feature for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX

Uber introduces Route Share, an affordable ride option, combining ridesharing with bus-like features to enhance public transit connectivity and reduce car ownership.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits

The introduction of algorithmic price discrimination has resulted in significantly higher fares for riders while also reducing the overall compensation for drivers on billions of trips.
London startup
#electric-vehicles
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Uber is launching a new Creative Studio for brands

Uber launches Creative Studio to assist brands in creating ads and real-life experiences using their extensive customer data.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Q&A: Uber Ads hits $1.5 billion run rate as it hires first head of measurement

Uber's advertising business has rapidly grown to a $1.5 billion annual run rate, increasing 60% in a year.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Uber is launching a new Creative Studio for brands

Uber launches Creative Studio to assist brands in creating ads and real-life experiences using their extensive customer data.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Q&A: Uber Ads hits $1.5 billion run rate as it hires first head of measurement

Uber's advertising business has rapidly grown to a $1.5 billion annual run rate, increasing 60% in a year.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I took a chaotic, surreal robotaxi ride through central London. It left me impressed, but with one big question.

The AI driver's end-to-end model enables adaptability to London's complex driving environment, which is crucial for navigating the city's chaotic streets effectively.
London startup
#innovation
#partnership
#senior-accounts
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Mobile UX

Uber's senior accounts, with larger typeface and fewer buttons, are now widely available

fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Mobile UX

Uber's senior accounts, with larger typeface and fewer buttons, are now widely available

#transportation
London startup
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Uber could run train services between Stratford International and Paris

Uber will co-brand trains with Gemini Trains, offering international services from Stratford International to Paris and Brussels, marking a significant expansion in rail travel.
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch

Uber introduces affordable fixed-route rides during weekdays to help riders save money.
The new Route Share feature allows up to 50% savings on rides along predefined routes.
London startup
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Uber could run train services between Stratford International and Paris

Uber will co-brand trains with Gemini Trains, offering international services from Stratford International to Paris and Brussels, marking a significant expansion in rail travel.
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch

Uber introduces affordable fixed-route rides during weekdays to help riders save money.
The new Route Share feature allows up to 50% savings on rides along predefined routes.
#investment-strategy
DevOps
fromDevOps.com
1 month ago

Efficient CI at Scale: Lessons From Uber - DevOps.com

Uber's SubmitQueue manages monorepo contributions, keeping the mainline green and minimizing CI challenges.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Doug Gordon Takes on John Mulaney's 'Entitled' and Humorless Anti-Bike Insanity - Streetsblog New York City

After the panel discussed the impact of Uber on urban environments, Alissa Walker provided insights on how ride-sharing contributes to traffic congestion and undermines public transit.
NYC politics
#kubernetes
NYC startup
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

Uber Completes Massive Kubernetes Migration for Microservices and Large-Scale Compute Workloads

Uber's migration from Apache Mesos to Kubernetes signifies a strategic shift in infrastructure architecture and enhances service reliability through gradual implementation.
NYC startup
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

Uber Completes Massive Kubernetes Migration for Microservices and Large-Scale Compute Workloads

Uber's migration from Apache Mesos to Kubernetes signifies a strategic shift in infrastructure architecture and enhances service reliability through gradual implementation.
#logistics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
London startup

Uber launches Courier service in UK to help individuals and small businesses manage deliveries

Uber launches Courier, a new on-demand delivery service for individuals and small businesses in the UK.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Uber eyes B2B logistics push in India through state-backed open commerce network | TechCrunch

Uber is entering India's B2B logistics market to compete with Amazon and Flipkart through a partnership with ONDC.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Uber launches Courier service in UK to help individuals and small businesses manage deliveries

Uber launches Courier, a new on-demand delivery service for individuals and small businesses in the UK.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Toronto startup

Uber eyes B2B logistics push in India through state-backed open commerce network | TechCrunch

Alternative transportation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Uber ready to launch' driverless cars in UK

Uber is prepared to launch driverless taxis in the UK as soon as regulations allow, despite a 2027 launch date.
The Independent covers critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change without paywalls, making journalism accessible.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French taxi strikes set to strike on Monday

Taxi unions representing French drivers are gearing up for national demonstrations against changes to the fare structure for medical transport, expected to be particularly strong in Paris.
France politics
#employee-relations
Remote teams
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago

Uber CEO says changing employee benefits 'is a risk we decided to take'

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced increased in-office work requirements, igniting employee backlash during a company all-hands meeting.
Remote teams
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago

Uber CEO says changing employee benefits 'is a risk we decided to take'

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced increased in-office work requirements, igniting employee backlash during a company all-hands meeting.
#assault
Growth hacking
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

The Amazonification of Uber: Part II | TechCrunch

Uber is evolving into a super app with multiple services, akin to Amazon.
Uber One Member Days aims to increase customer engagement and loyalty.
NYC startup
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Uber is making it a lot cheaper to get to JFK from Manhattan

Uber's new shared shuttle service to JFK offers affordable rides for New Yorkers.
Travel between Manhattan/Brooklyn and JFK is now easier with Uber's app-driven reservations.
#return-to-office
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Tech industry

Uber CEO says his employees can go elsewhere if they don't like his changes, and it's the latest example of management standing their ground

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Tech industry

Uber CEO says his employees can go elsewhere if they don't like his changes, and it's the latest example of management standing their ground

Alternative transportation
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Uber Threatens to Exit Colorado Over New Rideshare Safety Bill

Uber has threatened to cease operations in Colorado due to a new rideshare safety bill.
Lawmakers have made several concessions to get Uber's cooperation, yet the company remains non-compliant.
#remote-work-policy
NYC startup
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 months ago

Uber raises in-office requirement to 3 days, claws back remote workers

Uber mandates employees return to the office three days a week, emphasizing a shift towards higher performance and collaboration.
The company's sabbatical eligibility has been raised from five to eight years, reflecting new workplace standards.
NYC startup
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 months ago

Uber raises in-office requirement to 3 days, claws back remote workers

Uber mandates employees return to the office three days a week, emphasizing a shift towards higher performance and collaboration.
The company's sabbatical eligibility has been raised from five to eight years, reflecting new workplace standards.
#remote-work
fromYahoo Finance
1 month ago
Tech industry

Uber CEO says his employees can go elsewhere if they don't like his changes, and it's the latest example of management standing their ground

Remote teams
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Uber orders employees back to office 3 days per week as company cracks down on remote work: report

Uber mandates three office days for employees, reducing remote work.
Leadership believes in-person collaboration enhances creativity and productivity.
Tech industry
fromYahoo Finance
1 month ago

Uber CEO says his employees can go elsewhere if they don't like his changes, and it's the latest example of management standing their ground

Uber's CEO is prepared for potential employee turnover as the company enforces stricter in-office work requirements.
Remote teams
fromNBC New York
2 months ago

Uber raises in-office requirement to 3 days, claws back remote workers

Uber is requiring employees to return to the office three days a week, indicating a shift in remote work policy.
#food-delivery
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Uber Eats comes to Turkey via $700M Trendyol Go acquisition | TechCrunch

Uber expands in Turkey by acquiring a controlling stake in Trendyol Go, enhancing its food delivery services.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
NYC startup

DoorDash calls Uber's lawsuit accusing it of anti-competitive practices a 'scare tactic'

DoorDash labels Uber's lawsuit as a deceptive tactic designed to evade competition.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Uber Eats comes to Turkey via $700M Trendyol Go acquisition | TechCrunch

Uber expands in Turkey by acquiring a controlling stake in Trendyol Go, enhancing its food delivery services.
fromEngadget
2 months ago
NYC startup

DoorDash calls Uber's lawsuit accusing it of anti-competitive practices a 'scare tactic'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Uber passenger sentenced to life in prison for murdering driver, mom-of-four, seen begging for her life in dashcam footage

Calvin Crew, 25, was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Christina Spicuzza, a 38-year-old mother and Uber driver, whose family showed mercy by not seeking the death penalty.
NYC parents
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

Scaling Financial Operations: Uber's GenAI-Powered Approach to Invoice Automation

Uber's GenAI invoice processing cuts costs and improves efficiency.
TextSense enhances adaptability to diverse invoice formats.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Uber Is Offering Teens Free Rides To Prom (And Back)

Prom is such a meaningful milestone for teens, and we want to help make it even more joyful and stress-free - for them and their parents.
NYC parents
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I quit driving and delivering for Uber. The rush of claiming gigs can easily distract you from making money

Gig work can provide fast income, but earnings may decline over time due to changing demand.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Check Your Credit Card Statement: Uber Is Being Accused of Something Incredibly Sleazy

Uber is accused of deceptive practices in subscription management, making cancellation difficult for users.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

DoorDash seeks dismissal of Uber lawsuit | TechCrunch

DoorDash claims Uber's lawsuit is a 'cynical and calculated scare tactic' from a rival avoiding real competition and that it will defend itself vigorously.
NYC startup
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