Logistics leader Uber Freight confirmed Thursday that it cut a small number of jobs as part of its realigned commercial organization. Officials for Chicago-based Uber Freight (NYSE: UBER) declined to disclose the exact number of employees affected, but said the roles included commercial sales, marketing, and business development. “Uber Freight is undergoing a strategic rebuild to refocus our business around our customers’ evolving needs. We recently announced a series of updates to the commercial and tec ...

Welcome back to Fast Market right here on Schwab Network. I'm Nicole Pedalites filling in from Diane King Hall. Joining me once again, Kevin Hinks live at the CBOE and it is time for our cash tags segment and for that we bring in Megan Brantley, VP of research at Likefolio because we're ready to talk all about Uber.Now, the stock's been looking pretty good from $59 up to 101 bucks, you know, over the last year, you know, less than a year, but uh not too far off those all-time highs. But they've also had an ...

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has reportedly opened an inquiry into how Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) addresses sexual assault and whether its public safety messaging has misled riders and drivers.The civil investigation examines the prevalence of sexual violence on the platform and how the company promoted safety and consumer safeguards, The New York Times reports, citing two people with knowledge of the inquiry.Investigators are probing potential consumer-fraud issues, including whet ...

优步于2019年12月在科推出服务，其经济首都阿比让是优步在西非首个引入应用程序的城市。关于 优步撤出市场，行业专家提出多种猜测，认为俄罗斯Yango和法国Heetch公司在科实施的低价策略、优 步冗长的支付周期难以满足司机的期待、行业监管日益严格，都使优步在科服务运营变得复杂。因此， 科特迪瓦成为优步在非洲首个完全撤离的国家不足为奇。这一决定引发人们对外国公司如何适应非洲本 地市场的思考。专家认为，优步退出揭示一个事实：单纯引进模式远远不够，而贴近市场、灵活应变以 及理解用户习惯至关重要。 据科特迪瓦INFODROME网站10月5日报道，在科特迪瓦运营六年后，美国优步网约车公司 （Uber）终止在科业务，宣布正式退出该市场，但并未透露具体原因。优步解释称，该决定符合集团整 体战略，集团旨在将资源集中于关键市场，以确保长期增长。 （原标题：科特迪瓦成为美国优步网约车公司正式退出的首个非洲国家） ...

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In the latest close session, Uber Technologies (UBER) was down 2.3% at $97.80. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.38%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.67%. Shares of the ride-hailing company witnessed a gain of 6.08% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 7.44%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 4.06%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Uber Tec ...

An updated edition of the August 12, 2025 article.The concept of gig economy has gained remarkable momentum in the post-pandemic era. One of the primary attractions of gig work lies in its freedom from rigid work schedules. This flexibility allows individuals to decide when and how much they want to work, enabling a better balance between personal commitments and professional aspirations.The gig economy has evolved far beyond simply connecting drivers and riders. With its tremendous expansion and growing po ...

Group 1 - California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill granting Uber and Lyft drivers the legal right to unionize, marking a significant victory for gig workers [1][2] - The legislation allows drivers, classified as independent contractors, to collectively bargain for pay, benefits, and working conditions, as part of a broader agreement with lawmakers and unions [2][3] - Over 800,000 drivers in California are expected to benefit from this landmark labor bill, which aims to lower costs for riders while enhancing drivers' voices [3][4] Group 2 - Newsom emphasized the state's commitment to providing workers with voice, choice, and dignity through this legislation [4] - Uber has begun accepting cash payments in the U.S. to assist customers without bank accounts, while also prioritizing driver safety through identity checks [5] - There is a growing trend of Uber users opting for Waymo autonomous taxis over human drivers, often choosing Robotaxis for short and inexpensive trips [5]

Labor Policy Change - California bill grants ride-hailing app drivers (like Uber and Lyft) the right to unionize as independent contractors [1]