Man allegedly kidnaps woman after posing as her Uber driver
An Uber driver allegedly tricked a woman into thinking it was his ride and took her to a motel in Florida, where she “awoke naked” and had no recollection. The same driver is currently being investigated to determine if he victimized other women. The suspect, Danny Mourad Avecilas, 49, was originally arrested and charged earlier […]
Texas suspect charged with murder after allegedly using Uber to deliver fatal fentanyl pills: police
Authorities in Texas arrested an alleged drug dealer who was later charged with murder after allegedly “taking advantage of an unsuspecting Uber delivery driver” to deliver fentanyl. Kennedy Kirby, 30, of Garland, was initially charged with manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, according to the Wylie Police Department. On Thursday, he was formally charged […]
Uber stock pops more than 10% on $7 billion share buyback – CNBC
Uber Technologies CEO Dara Khosrowshahi speaks via webcast during Uber Technologies’ initial public offering on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 10, 2019. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images UberThe company’s stock soared more than 10% Wednesday morning after the ride-hailing company announced it would buy back up to $7 […]
Uber, Lyft drivers plan strike on Valentine’s Day to demand higher pay: ‘TIRED of being mistreated’
Thousands of Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers are planning a strike on Valentine’s Day to demand higher pay and better security. justice for app workersA national coalition representing more than 130,000 rideshare and delivery drivers announced last week that it was calling on its members to strike on Wednesday for “fair pay” and “safety.” “Uber, […]
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers to strike on Valentine’s Day seeking fair pay
Evercore ISI Senior Managing Director Mark Mahaney insisted on raising Uber’s price target and explained his reasons for distancing himself from Snap on “Barney & Company.” Thousands of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers are expected to strike across the United States on Valentine’s Day to demand fair wages. Justice for App Workers, a coalition representing […]
Uber Eats removes peanut butter joke after outrage
An Uber Eats commercial about forgetfulness has sparked a reaction from allergy research groups and others over a portion of the ad that features a man eating peanut butter forgetting he has a peanut allergy. Food delivery company Uber Eats paid about 100 million yen $14 million It will appear as a one-minute spot during […]
DoorDash, Uber, Lyft drivers plan Valentine’s Day strike
Ride-sharing and delivery drivers are planning strikes in several U.S. cities near airports on Valentine’s Day. Justice for App Workers — National Coalition of Ride Sharing and Delivery Drivers — announced last week The plan is to attack on Wednesday. The coalition wrote that workers want, among other things, fair wages and safety measures. The […]
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers to strike on Valentine’s Day for fair pay
Thousands of drivers from ride-hailing platforms Uber, Lyft, and food delivery app DoorDash will strike across the U.S. on Valentine’s Day to demand fair wages, driver groups announced Monday. The call for a strike is the first since Uber and Lyft went public in 2019, with two of the groups announcing drivers will picket at […]
Uber Eats replaces controversial portion of Super Bowl ad after backlash
It comes with a shell. After salty backlash, Uber Eats removed part of its Super Bowl ad roasting people with peanut allergies. The one-minute commercial, about forgetfulness, features Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, David Beckham and his wife Victoria, as well as rapper Jelly Roll and Usher, who will appear at halftime. In one scene, a […]
Uber beats projections, posts first profit since it became public
Uber posted its first full-year profit since going public in 2019, marking the first time the ride-hailing company has made a profit from its business. Uber announced Wednesday that it posted a net profit of $1.43 billion in the fourth quarter after recouping $1 billion in tailwinds from investments. confirmed in release. This is a […]