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Uber’s UK Head Departs
Uber’s UK Head Departs
October 03, 2017  |  Ridesharing

In Uber news, the ride-hailing service’s U.K. head has stepped down just as the company is gearing up to meet with London’s transport regulator and...

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SoftBank Takes Another Run At Acquiring Uber Stake
SoftBank Takes Another Run At Acquiring Uber Stake
September 13, 2017  |  Ridesharing

SoftBank has gotten one step closer to acquiring a considerable stake in Uber, as the ride-hailing company will soon formally offer some of its shares...

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Westfield Malls To Have Designated Uber Drop-Off/Pick-Up Location
Westfield Malls To Have Designated Uber Drop-Off/Pick-Up Location
September 04, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Westfield Corp., the real estate development company, and ridesharing company Uber announced news on Friday (Sept. 1) of a national partnership. In a press release,...

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Uber Predicts IPO In 18 Months As Lawsuit Goes To Arbitration
Uber Predicts IPO In 18 Months As Lawsuit Goes To Arbitration
August 31, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Uber’s new CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, said during his first appearance in front of the company’s employees that he has set a timeline for an IPO...

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Expedia’s CEO Confirms He’s The New Uber CEO
Expedia’s CEO Confirms He’s The New Uber CEO
August 30, 2017  |  Ridesharing

In Uber news, Expedia chief executive officer Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed Tuesday (Aug. 29) he will become the new chief executive of ridesharing company Uber Technologies....

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Uber Relaunches Visa Rewards Program
Uber Relaunches Visa Rewards Program
August 24, 2017  |  Ridesharing

On Wednesday (Aug. 23), ridesharing platform Uber announced the relaunch of Visa Local Offers, a rewards program giving Uber riders around the country the ability...

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Sources Reveal Meg Whitman Is Benchmark’s Top Pick For Uber CEO
Sources Reveal Meg Whitman Is Benchmark’s Top Pick For Uber CEO
August 23, 2017  |  Personnel

In Uber news this week, sources have revealed that Benchmark, Uber’s biggest investor, wants Meg Whitman to be the ridesharing company’s new CEO. Whitman is...

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Uber Driver Tips To Hit $50 Million
Uber Driver Tips To Hit $50 Million
August 23, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Ridesharing mobile app platform Uber rolled out the ability to tip drivers through its app back in June and has already seen positive results from the effort....

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EU Court Adviser Says France Can Lodge Criminal Charges Against Uber Managers
EU Court Adviser Says France Can Lodge Criminal Charges Against Uber Managers
July 05, 2017  |  Legal

Ride-hailing company Uber was recently dealt a difficult blow: A European Union (EU) court adviser paved the way for France to charge local Uber managers...

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