Uber not planning layoffs: CEO
Ride-hailing giant Uber is not planning any company-wide layoffs, the US firm's boss said Thursday, bucking the downsizing trend in the tech sector.
Jan 19, 2023
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Uber resumes services in Tanzania
Ride-hailing giant Uber has resumed its services in Tanzania, it said on Wednesday, settling a fare dispute with the government.
Jan 18, 2023
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Blaming poor labour conditions in Ghana's transport sector on ride-hailing companies misses the deeper issues
Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft have become ubiquitous in many parts of the world over the past decade. Criticism of their business model has also become commonplace: ride-hailing companies are frequently accused ...
Oct 5, 2022
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Automotive
GM's Cruise robotaxi service to expand into Phoenix, Austin
General Motors' self-driving car company on Monday announced plans to expand a robotaxi service that recently launched in California into new markets in Arizona and Texas before the end of this year.
Sep 13, 2022
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Uber reports loss, but beats income expectations
Uber reported better-than-expected revenue on Tuesday, fueled by strong demand for the San Francisco-based company's ride-hailing and food delivery services that sent its shares upward.
Aug 2, 2022
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Uber suspends services in Tanzania over new fare rules
US ride-hailing giant Uber has suspended its services in Tanzania, saying government legislation that raises fares and cuts its commission made it difficult for it to operate.
Apr 15, 2022
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China unveils new rules on ride-hailing drivers' rights
Beijing has unveiled fresh rules on workers' rights in the ride-hailing industry—including better pay and breaks—as officials tighten oversight of China's embattled tech sector and gig economy.
Dec 1, 2021
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Ride-hailing services may not always increase traffic congestion, study finds
Ride-hailing services, like Uber and Lyft, are lauded by some for their ability to decrease traffic congestion. Yet, others claim that ride-hailing services increase traffic congestion. A recent study by researchers at Penn ...
Sep 27, 2021
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What does ride-hailing mean for parking?
In the June 2021 issue of Case Studies on Transport Policy, Ben Clark and Anne Brown of the University of Oregon published an article titled, "What Does Ride-hailing Mean For Parking? Associations Between On-street Parking ...
Aug 11, 2021
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Uber's recovery accelerates, but worries about losses linger
Uber's ride-hailing service is regaining the momentum that it lost during the pandemic, but it's coming at a cost that's raising more doubts about the company's ability to make money.
Aug 5, 2021
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