Uber’s chief operating officer Barney Harford and CMO Rebecca Messina are stepping down. In a letter to employees, Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi explained the reasoning behind the departures, saying that recent organizational changes have lessened the significance of the COO and CMO positions. Primarily, Khosrowshahi said he will take on a more involved role… Continue reading Uber’s COO and CMO to step down as CEO Khosrowshahi takes on bigger role
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Sources: Bird is in talks to acquire scooter startup Scoot
If you are among those who thought that the scooter market sounded a little overhyped and overcrowded, we’ve gotten wind of a deal that could point to some impending consolidation. The on-demand scooter business Bird has agreed to acquire Scoot, a smaller two-wheeled mobility startup, sources tell TechCrunch. The stage of the negotiations is not clear… Continue reading Sources: Bird is in talks to acquire scooter startup Scoot
Bird is launching an electric moped this summer
Scooter-sharing company Bird is adding an electric moped to fleets in “select markets” this summer. Called the “Cruiser,” it’s the first seated vehicle Bird has offered. The Cruiser can be used like a bike, with the electric motor offering assistance to make pedaling easier. But customers will also be able to simply ride with their… Continue reading Bird is launching an electric moped this summer
UPDATE 2-Uber says IRS probing its 2013-14 tax returns
(Reuters) – The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is auditing Uber Technologies Inc’s taxes for 2013 and 2014 and the ride-hailing company expects unrecognized tax benefits to be reduced within the next year by at least $141 million. FILE PHOTO: A screen displays the company logo for Uber Technologies Inc. on the day of it’s IPO… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Uber says IRS probing its 2013-14 tax returns
Aptiv’s self-driving BMWs have made more than 50,000 rides on the Lyft app in Las Vegas
A little more than a year ago, self-driving software company Aptiv and Lyft launched a pilot project to test a robotaxi service — with human safety drivers still behind the wheel — in Las Vegas during the week of CES. That one-week pilot never ended. And now, the companies say they’ve given more than 50,000… Continue reading Aptiv’s self-driving BMWs have made more than 50,000 rides on the Lyft app in Las Vegas
Lyft is now offering free EV charging in Portland
Following our launch of Green Mode — the ride option that lets Portland riders request a hybrid or electric vehicle for their journey — we’re excited to announce that Lyft is partnering with PGE to provide free EV charging for eligible drivers starting July 1. Portland drivers will now be able to charge their vehicles… Continue reading Lyft is now offering free EV charging in Portland
One Year In, 50,000 Self-Driving Rides Later
Self-driving cars are a central part of our vision for reducing individual car ownership, creating safer streets, and alleviating congestion. Alongside providing on-demand options for shared rides, electric bikes, scooters, and transit, self-driving cars in the Lyft app provide another way for people to get around reliably without needing to own a car. One year… Continue reading One Year In, 50,000 Self-Driving Rides Later
Lyft has completed 55,000 self-driving rides in Las Vegas
Sponsored Links Roberto Baldwin / Engadget One year ago, Lyft launched its self-driving ride service in Las Vegas. Today, the company announced its 30-vehicle fleet has made 55,000 trips. That makes it the largest commercial program of its kind in the US. Unsurprisingly, Lyft says it’s thrilled. “So far, we’ve been very pleased with what… Continue reading Lyft has completed 55,000 self-driving rides in Las Vegas
Uber posts $1bn loss weeks after flotation
Uber has posted a $1bn (£790m) loss as the ride-hailing firm delivered its first figures since a disappointing flotation earlier this month. The quarterly loss came despite a 20% a rise in revenues to $3.1bn and increase in monthly active users to 93 million. The results were in line with many analysts’ forecasts and may… Continue reading Uber posts $1bn loss weeks after flotation
Uber lost another $1B last quarter
Uber posted losses of $1 billion on revenue of $3.1 billion for the first quarter of 2019 in what was the company’s first earnings report as a public company. Gross bookings rose 34% to $14.6 billion in the same time period, as Uber Eats continued to show notable growth. Amid both positive and negative stock… Continue reading Uber lost another $1B last quarter