Whizz, a New York-based provider of an e-bike subscription platform, raised $3.4M in Seed funding. The round, which brought the total amount to $4.5M, saw participation from Joint Journey, TMT Investments and a group of angel investors. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its growth, upgrade the platform and set up new… Continue reading Whizz Raises $3.4M in Seed Funding
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The Abortion Pill Legal Standoff Endangers Access to All Drugs
In a statement, Jim Stansel, executive vice president of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, or PhRMA, called the FDA the “gold standard for determining whether a medicine is safe and effective” and said the group has “serious concerns with any court substituting its opinion for the FDA’s expert approval decision-making.” Marcus Schabacker, president… Continue reading The Abortion Pill Legal Standoff Endangers Access to All Drugs
Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council
India’s first Driver Advisory Council (DAC) has successfully completed its first year of operations. The Council was established to provide gig workers a safe space to discuss issues that impact them deeply and improve their platform experience. Led by Aapti Institute, a Bengaluru-based think tank that serves as a third-party Independent Review Board (IRB), in… Continue reading Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council
Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council
India’s first Driver Advisory Council (DAC) has successfully completed its first year of operations. The Council was established to provide gig workers a safe space to discuss issues that impact them deeply and improve their platform experience. Led by Aapti Institute, a Bengaluru-based think tank that serves as a third-party Independent Review Board (IRB), in… Continue reading Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council
project44 Strengthens Executive Team with Addition of Renee Mauldin as Chief People Officer
Mauldin has a proven track record of fostering an exceptional employee experience at high-growth companies including Google, Uber and Nubank while driving strategic talent initiatives CHICAGO, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — project44, the leading supply chain visibility platform, announced today that Renee Mauldin has joined the company as Chief People Officer. A tech veteran with… Continue reading project44 Strengthens Executive Team with Addition of Renee Mauldin as Chief People Officer
Gig Workers Are Being Stabbed, Stoned, and Abused in India
“After Covid, [cab-hailing platforms] don’t have any management. They have fired many employees. There aren’t many staffers to help out [drivers on ground]. Who do we take these issues to?” Matthew says. “At least before, there was a concerned office [to address disputes], now there is no concerned office. Everything is online.” Ola did not… Continue reading Gig Workers Are Being Stabbed, Stoned, and Abused in India
Uber launches ‘Audio Seatbelt Reminder’ feature for riders in Hyderabad
Once a rider books an Uber trip and enters the vehicle, the driver’s phone will play an audio reminder asking riders to “please use rear seat belts for your safety”. New Delhi: Ride-hailing platform Uber on Tuesday launched a new tech-enabled safety feature ‘Audio Seatbelt Reminder‘, designed to encourage riders to wear their seat belts… Continue reading Uber launches ‘Audio Seatbelt Reminder’ feature for riders in Hyderabad
Uber: Uber Announces Date of First Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its first quarter 2023 financial results on Tuesday, May 2 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time (8:00 a.m. Eastern Time). A live webcast of the conference call and earnings release materials can be found on Uber’s Investor Relations website at investor.uber.com.… Continue reading Uber: Uber Announces Date of First Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call
Uber will fund an e-bike buy-back program to help combat battery fires
/ A spate of deadly battery fires in New York City has cast a harsh spotlight on unsafe, cheaply made e-bikes that are typically used by food delivery workers. A new buy-back program funded by Uber could be a possible solution to this problem. Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images Uber says it will… Continue reading Uber will fund an e-bike buy-back program to help combat battery fires
Three quit Samsung India’s public policy team in a week amid regulatory hassles
Three public policy executives of the India team of Samsung Electronics have resigned, sources told Reuters on Tuesday, in simultaneous departures as the country’s biggest smartphone player faces several regulatory headaches. Public policy teams have increasingly critical roles in companies efforts to balance regulatory issues as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has boosted domestic electronics… Continue reading Three quit Samsung India’s public policy team in a week amid regulatory hassles