By: Kristin Smith, Head of Global Road Safety Policy Impaired driving is one of the deadliest crimes in America — approximately one-third of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol. We have seen the impact impaired driving has on communities and how ridesharing can help solve this problem. Last month, the Journal of American Medical Association published… Continue reading Uber: Additional research shows Uber’s role in reducing drunk driving nationwide
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Uber: Uber Freight to Acquire Transplace
SAN FRANCISCO & FRISCO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Freight and Transplace have entered into a definitive agreement for Uber Freight to acquire Transplace for approximately $2.25 billion, consisting of up to $750 million in common stock of Uber Freight’s parent company, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and the remainder in cash. Uber Freight will acquire Transplace from… Continue reading Uber: Uber Freight to Acquire Transplace
Uber: Uber Accelerates National Grocery Availability Across the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced that its on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery is now available to Uber and Uber Eats customers in over 400 cities and towns across the U.S., including major markets like San Francisco, New York City, and Washington DC. This marks Uber’s first major grocery expansion in the… Continue reading Uber: Uber Accelerates National Grocery Availability Across the U.S.
Uber: New Research shows Uber’s role in reducing drunk driving
By Kristin Smith, Head of Global Road Safety Policy Every day 28 people lose their lives to drunk drivers in the US; that’s one person every 52 minutes. The impact impaired driving has on our society is emotionally damaging, costly, and oftentimes life altering. As a leader in ridesharing, we are committed to doing our… Continue reading Uber: New Research shows Uber’s role in reducing drunk driving
Uber: Uber Announces Results for First Quarter 2021
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Financial Highlights for First Quarter 2021 Gross Bookings grew 24% year-over-year (“YoY”) to $19.5 billion, or 22% on a constant currency basis, with Mobility Gross Bookings of $6.8 billion (-38% YoY) and Delivery Gross Bookings of $12.5… Continue reading Uber: Uber Announces Results for First Quarter 2021
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