Uber News Updates

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Uber to Pilot Driverless Food Delivery in California in 2022

Uber Technologies Inc. plans to launch a driverless food-delivery pilot program in the U.S. next year, the company announced Dec. 16.

December 16, 2021
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Ubers Do-It-All Approach Stalls Pursuit of Profit

Another quarter passed, and Uber Technologies Inc. is a little further from its goal of posting an adjusted profit by the end of the year.

August 5, 2021
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Uber Ramps Up On-Demand Grocery Expansion

Uber Technologies Inc. is accelerating its Uber Eats on-demand grocery delivery service in the U.S., more than doubling the cities where its available and partnering with a major grocer as the pandemic-fueled delivery competition heats up.

July 19, 2021
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Uber Bookings Climb 24% on Strong Growth in Delivery

Uber Technologies Inc. reported a 24% increase in gross bookings in the first quarter, driven by continued growth in the delivery business.

May 5, 2021
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Uber Sees Record Demand as Vaccinations Rise

Uber is offering sign-up bonuses and other incentives for drivers as it faces record demand for rides and meal delivery.

April 12, 2021
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Uber to Give UK Drivers Minimum Wage, Pension

LONDON Uber is giving its U.K. drivers the minimum wage, pensions and holiday pay, after a recent court ruling that said they should be classified as workers and entitled to such benefits.

March 17, 2021
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UK Supreme Court Gives Uber Drivers Benefits in Landmark Ruling

LONDON Uber drivers in Britain should be classed as workers and not self-employed, the U.K. Supreme Court ruled Feb. 19, in a decision that threatens the companys business model and holds broader implications for the so-called gig economy.

February 19, 2021
BusinessTechnology

Uber to Buy Alcohol Delivery Startup Drizly for $1.1 Billion

Uber Technologies Inc. agreed to acquire Drizly Inc., which makes an on-demand alcohol delivery app, for $1.1 billion.

February 2, 2021
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Uber, Others Jockey for Early COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Workers

Uber says its drivers should get priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine because they provide crucial transportation to health care workers and the general public.

December 11, 2020
BusinessTechnology

Uber Sells Flying Taxi Division to Joby in Broader Retrenchment

Uber Technologies Inc. is selling off its flying taxi division to Joby Aviation and investing in the startup, marking the second time this week Uber abandoned a side project as it aims to turn a quarterly profit next year.

December 9, 2020