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Uber teams up with National Rail, National Express and megabus to take the hassle out of booking travel
Uber Travel, the new door-to-door travel product from Uber, has unveiled a series of high-profile national partners to expand the
Uber car rental
The ubiquitous taxi service still wants you to get from A to B but in a new way. Customers will
Uber rolls out new services for sun-seekers across the Mediterranean
Uber is preparing for the biggest summer of tourism on record, by launching the Uber app across some of Europe’s most popular sun-soaked destinations.
It’s a sign! Uber trips to airports soar by 328% as Brits get a taste for travel
Airport trips on the Uber app have more than quadrupled since travel restrictions were first lifted in May, with numbers increasing month-on-month despite summer holidays being over for schools.
Uber loses USD2.9 billion in Q1, grows Uber Eats
Ride-hailing giant Uber lost USD2.9 billion in the first quarter due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Travel tech this week: Ride-hailing companies grow and expand worldwide
Ride-hailing companies worldwide are having a moment recently. With investments poured into companies to fuel growth and expansion as well as drivers’ fear of coronavirus.
Travel tech this week: Flying taxis by 2023 and more
For this week’s travel tech stories, Uber and Hyundai showed a glimpse of the future of transportation with flying taxis. Companies strive for expansion with start-up The Guild raising new funds and OYO Vacation Homes appointing new chief operating officer.
Is it worth it for Uber to acquire Careem for USD 3.1 billion?
After a tumultuous 2019 ending with former CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick cutting ties with the company, Uber welcomed the New Year with a bang confirming the official close of the previously announced acquisition of Careem for USD 3.1 billion.
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick no longer associated with company
After a decade since the conception of Uber, Travis Kalanick has severed his last ties with the company he co-founded by announcing his resignation from the board at the end of 2019.
Indian ride-sharing firm Ola London launch has 10K drivers signed up
Indian ride-sharing firm Ola signed up 10,000 drivers ahead of its launch in London.
Is Uber copying Grab, Go-Jek?
Uber may have created the concept of ride-hailing, but it seems that it is trailing behind its Asian counterparts when it comes to growth. In recent months, Uber has been mirroring the strategies of Grab and Go-Jek – the two super apps in Southeast Asia.
Uber Rewards is coming to ANZ: Here’s everything you need to know
Uber will roll out the Uber Rewards loyalty program in Australia and New Zealand this week that will enable users to earn points, achieve status levels and unlock tier benefits on rides and food delivery services.
Travel tech this week: All about ride hailing
This week, ride-hailing giants from the east are rolling out new services to propel their growth, while their western counterparts are suffering losses since going public.
Travel tech this week: Ride-hailing companies on the roll
This week, we turn our attention to ride-hailing companies that are taking over the world. From GoJek launching their social media accounts to Grab’s cancellation fines and to Uber’s JUMP V2, which is safer and easier to handle.
Uber Eats tests food delivery via drones
Uber Eats has announced that it will begin testing the first-ever commercial application of drone food delivery in high-density urban areas.
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