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2019
SFO and Uber introduce curbside airport pickup for eligible riders
SFO partnered with Uber to offer curbside airport pickup to riders using Uber Comfort, Uber Select, and Uber XL, starting Wednesday.
2019
Uber Plus expands to 10 additional Indian cities
Uber rolled out its Uber Plus driver rewards programme across 10 additional cities in India following an initial pilot in Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh and Mumbai. The programme lets eligible driver partners earn points that unlock rewards and benefits.
2019
New Jersey assesses Uber about $650 million in taxes, interest and penalties
New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development said Uber owed roughly $650 million in unemployment taxes and disability insurance, including overdue taxes, interest and penalties, based on its determination that Uber misclassified drivers. Uber disputed the preliminary determination and said it was challenging it.
2019
Uber Rewards launched in Australia
Uber Australia launched Uber Rewards, a loyalty program for riders and Uber Eats customers. The program was to be available to customers across Australia by early 2020, and its first members could sign up that week.
2019
Uber CEO apologizes for comments about Khashoggi’s murder
After criticism for describing Jamal Khashoggi’s murder as a “mistake” and comparing it with a fatal incident involving an Uber autonomous vehicle, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said he regretted his comments and tweeted that he was wrong to call it a mistake.
2019
Uber launches #LeaveYourCarBehind campaign in Delhi
Uber announced and launched the #LeaveYourCarBehind campaign in Delhi to encourage citizens to choose shared mobility options such as ridesharing and carpooling to help improve air quality.
2019
Uber integrates local transit directions into its app in the D.C. area
Uber announced that its app would provide local mass transit directions in the D.C. area, including travel options, real-time departure and arrival times, walking directions, and pricing.
2019
Uber sues Skokie over ride-share fees
Uber filed suit against the Village of Skokie over its new ride-share fees, alleging that the fees violate the Illinois constitution.
2019
Uber and Barclays to develop credit card services
Uber said its credit card service project would be developed in cooperation with Barclays.
2019
Uber announced the launch of Uber Money
Uber announced the creation of Uber Money, a new division offering services including a digital wallet and upgraded debit and credit card services. Its initial focus is mobile bank accounts for Uber drivers and couriers.
2019
Uber announces text-to-911 app feature
Uber said it would debut a text-to-911 feature in its app on Thursday, expanding its emergency feature to let riders and drivers text for help. The feature was being implemented on a pilot basis in Los Angeles County, Minnesota and Indiana.
2019
Uber launches boat-service pilot in Lagos
Uber launched a pilot boat service in Lagos, Nigeria, to attract commuters seeking to avoid congested roads. The pilot was described as lasting two weeks, with four trips a day and capacity for up to 35 people per boat.
2019
Uber and DocsApp partner to provide healthcare services to drivers
Uber partnered with DocsApp to provide Uber and Uber Eats drivers and delivery partners in India with doctor consultations, subsidized prescription medicines and lab tests.
2019
Uber initiates another round of layoffs affecting about 350 employees
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced in an email to employees on Monday that the company had started another round of layoffs, affecting about 350 employees in Uber Eats and the autonomous-driving department. The source also names other affected teams.
2019
Libra Association signs 21 charter members
The Libra Association signed 21 charter members at its inaugural meeting in Geneva, advancing Facebook's Libra digital-currency project. Facebook was involved in the project, and the association said Libra would not begin trading or accepting deposits until regulatory concerns were addressed.
2019
Uber announces plans to cut about 350 jobs
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced in an email to employees on Monday that the company would lay off about 350 employees across several departments, including Uber Eats and its self-driving car division. The announcement described the cuts as part of the final round of layoffs that had begun with the marketing team.
2019
Uber announced planned acquisition of a majority stake in Cornershop
Uber announced that it would acquire a majority stake in Cornershop, an online grocery delivery company serving Latin American markets. The transaction was expected to be completed in early 2020.
2019
Uber launches UberBOAT pilot in Lagos
Uber launched a pilot boat service, UberBOAT, in Lagos, Nigeria, operated in partnership with Texas Connection Ferries and the Lagos State Waterways Authority.
2019
Uber announces Uber Works launch in Chicago
Uber announced the launch of Uber Works, an on-demand labor-hiring app matching people seeking shift work with companies needing temporary employees. The article said the service would debut in Chicago on Friday.
2019
Uber announces broader Uber Copter availability
Uber announced that Uber Copter flights to and from Lower Manhattan would become available to all app users on October 7, 2019; the service had previously been available to premium members.