Uber: Leading Rideshare Companies Launch Industry Sharing Safety Program in the U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber and Lyft today announced the Industry Sharing Safety Program, a first-of-its-kind effort to share information about the drivers and delivery people deactivated from each company’s platform for the most serious safety incidents including sexual assault and physical assaults resulting in a fatality. The goal of the Program is to further enhance the… Continue reading Uber: Leading Rideshare Companies Launch Industry Sharing Safety Program in the U.S.

Uber: Uber Senior Vice President to Participate in Fireside Chat at Truist Technology, Internet, and Services Summit

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Andrew Macdonald, Senior Vice President and head of its Mobility segment, will participate in a fireside chat at the Truist Technology, Internet, and Services Summit on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Mr. Macdonald is scheduled to appear at 10:30 am ET (7:30 am PT). A live… Continue reading Uber: Uber Senior Vice President to Participate in Fireside Chat at Truist Technology, Internet, and Services Summit

Uber: Uber CFO to Participate in Keynote at Deutsche Bank 29th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference 2021

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Nelson Chai, CFO, will participate in a keynote at the Deutsche Bank 29th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference 2021 on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Mr. Chai is scheduled to appear at 9:00 am ET (6:00 am PT). A live webcast of the event will… Continue reading Uber: Uber CFO to Participate in Keynote at Deutsche Bank 29th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference 2021

Uber: Uber Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. Financial Highlights for Fourth Quarter 2020 Gross Bookings grew 16% quarter-over-quarter (“QoQ”) to $17.2 billion, down 5% year-over-year (“YoY”), or 4% on a constant currency basis, with Delivery Gross Bookings growing 128% YoY… Continue reading Uber: Uber Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020

Uber: Walgreens and Uber Join Forces to Address Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccine Equity

DEERFIELD, Ill. & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walgreens and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), a global leader in ridesharing and on-demand delivery technology, today announced that they have entered into an agreement to help drive equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines among underserved communities. Together, Uber and Walgreens will combine their expertise to address common barriers to health equity… Continue reading Uber: Walgreens and Uber Join Forces to Address Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccine Equity

Uber: Uber Eats Launches Eat Local: A Renewed Commitment to US Local Merchants

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced its Eat Local campaign, renewed efforts to support independent restaurant owners and operators in 2021 as the industry continues to face COVID-related challenges. “We’re here for restaurants at Uber Eats—as we have been since the start of the health crisis,” said Stephane Ficaja, head of Uber… Continue reading Uber: Uber Eats Launches Eat Local: A Renewed Commitment to US Local Merchants

Uber: Uber Joins Road Safety Advocates in Calling for National Vision Zero Commitment

By Kristin Smith, Head of Global Road Safety Policy Nearly 40,000 people lose their lives on our nation’s roadways every year, and traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for people under 25 years old. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Uber is committed to being a strong partner in road safety. That’s… Continue reading Uber: Uber Joins Road Safety Advocates in Calling for National Vision Zero Commitment

Uber: Uber to Acquire Drizly

SAN FRANCISCO & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Drizly today announced that they have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Drizly for approximately $1.1 billion in stock and cash. Drizly is the leading on-demand alcohol marketplace in the United States, available and designed to be fully compliant with local regulations in more… Continue reading Uber: Uber to Acquire Drizly

Uber: Uber Eats Announces Prescription Delivery in NYC with Nimble

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced its plans to expand on-demand prescription delivery in New York City, powered by Nimble. Today’s expansion into the Big Apple follows a successful prescription delivery pilot in Dallas, Austin and Houston, Texas. Through this partnership with Nimble, Uber Eats now connects New Yorkers with on-demand prescription… Continue reading Uber: Uber Eats Announces Prescription Delivery in NYC with Nimble

Uber: Uber Announces Pricing of $1.0 Billion Convertible Senior Notes Offering

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced the pricing of $1.0 billion principal amount of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the “notes”) in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Uber also granted the initial purchasers of… Continue reading Uber: Uber Announces Pricing of $1.0 Billion Convertible Senior Notes Offering