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Uber will use Valid’s eSIM for IoT use cases

Ryan Daws — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:11:11 +0000

Uber is enhancing its IoT deployments worldwide by adopting Valid’s mioSIM eSIM (embedded SIM) technology. Valid’s mioSIM eSIM, in combination with ConnectedYou’s connectivity orchestration platform and Valid’s Remote SIM Provisioning software, enables Uber to efficiently manage multi-carrier connectivity across all mobile operators in the UberSIM ecosystem. This integration empowers Uber with the flexibility to avail... Read more »

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Uber launches hailing of Motional robotaxis in Las Vegas

Ryan Daws — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:57:47 +0000

Uber users in Las Vegas can now hail Motional’s robotaxis for autonomous trips around Sin City. “Today, Motional becomes the first AV company to conduct all-electric autonomous rides on the Uber network for public passengers,” said Akshay Jaising, Motional’s VP of Commercialisation. The vehicles used for the rides will be adapted Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric... Read more »

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Uber begins testing bus and train bookings in the UK

Ryan Daws — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:09:52 +0000

Uber has begun testing a feature that allows UK citizens to book rail and bus transport. By allowing users to book alternative transport types at the same time as their traditional car rides, Uber hopes to become a one-stop shop for journeys. “We’re excited to launch our new travel offering this summer, allowing a seamless... Read more »

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Uber partners with Arrival to create a purpose-built electric ride-hailing vehicle

Ryan Daws — Tue, 04 May 2021 09:34:27 +0000

Uber is partnering with UK-based zero-emissions mobility solutions provider Arrival to create a purpose-built electric vehicle for ride-hailing. The “affordable” Arrival Car will be designed in collaboration with Uber drivers to ensure that it meets their needs. It is expected to enter production in Q3 2023. Tom Elvidge, SVP of Arrival Mobility UK, said: “We... Read more »

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Proposition 22 was the big vote this week for Uber and Lyft

Ryan Daws — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:45:04 +0000

All eyes are on the presidential election, but the big vote for Uber and Lyft this week was on Proposition 22 in California. Proposition 22 exempts gig companies from AB5, a labour law passed in 2019 which extended employee protections to gig workers like Uber and Lyft drivers. Voters in California passed the law with... Read more »

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Uber and Lyft lose appeal to avoid classifying drivers as employees

Ryan Daws — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:09:51 +0000

Uber and Lyft have been ordered to classify their drivers as employees by a Californian court after losing an appeal. The ride-hailing giants classify their drivers as contractors which means they can avoid giving many of the usual rights and benefits afforded to employees. Uber and Lyft argue most drivers prefer the flexibility of so-called... Read more »

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Ex-Google engineer sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing autonomous car secrets

Ryan Daws — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:43:45 +0000

Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing autonomous car secrets. Levandowski was employed by Google’s self-driving car division Waymo when he transferred over 14,000 secret files to his laptop before leaving the company. The stolen files were taken to Uber, where Levandowski led the firm’s own robotaxi... Read more »

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Uber hit with lawsuit to reveal how its algorithm works

Ryan Daws — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:16:05 +0000

Uber has been hit with a lawsuit by two British drivers in a bid to reveal how the company’s algorithm works. The headquarters for Uber in Europe is in Amsterdam, so the drivers have taken their case to a Dutch court. Uber’s drivers want to know what data is being collected about them – and... Read more »

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Uber is purchasing food delivery service Postmates for $2.65 billion

Ryan Daws — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:07:29 +0000

Uber is acquiring food delivery service Postmates as it seeks to bolster UberEats after missing out on GrubHub. The deal, which is expected to close by the start of 2021, will see Uber purchase Postmates for $2.65 billion in stock. Bastian Lehmann, Co-Founder and CEO of Postmates, said: “Over the past eight years we have... Read more »

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Uber is laying off 14% of staff due to COVID-19, Lyft says its biz is down 70%

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 May 2020 15:06:17 +0000

COVID-19 is having an obvious negative impact on the ride-hailing industry, with Uber and Lyft reporting huge losses. Uber has announced it’s being forced to cut 3,700 employees amid the crisis, accounting for around 14 percent of its workforce. The redundancies will predominantly hit Uber’s recruiting and CommOps teams. “With people taking fewer trips, the... Read more »

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