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2021
Uber announces WhatsApp in-app ride-hailing service in India
Uber announced that users would be able to book its ride service through a WhatsApp chatbot, with the service planned to launch shortly in Lucknow and expand to more locations.
2021
Uber and Hertz announce Tesla rentals for U.S. drivers
Uber announced a partnership with Hertz to offer Tesla vehicles as a rental option for Uber ride-hail drivers in the United States. Rentals were planned to begin in four cities on November 1, with the program later expanding nationwide; the companies said they would offer 50,000 vehicles by 2023.
2021
Uber and Carrefour expand their partnership in France
Uber announced that it had expanded its partnership with Carrefour to offer grocery delivery in Paris through the new Carrefour Sprint service.
2021
Carrefour Sprint grocery delivery service launches in Paris
Uber and Carrefour launched Carrefour Sprint in Paris, offering grocery delivery through the Uber Eats app with delivery in as little as 15 minutes.
2021
Uber Local Cab launches in Stockton-on-Tees
Uber announced the launch of its Local Cab product in Stockton-on-Tees, allowing passengers to book trips with local taxi company Skyline Taxis through the Uber app.
2021
Uber launches UberPet in Taiwan
Uber launched its UberPet ride option in Taiwan, allowing up to two passengers and one pet on a trip. Uber introduced it with partner taxi fleets.
2021
Uber and GetSetUp partner on classes for older adults
Uber and GetSetUp announced a partnership to offer classes that help older adults learn to navigate Uber’s app and services. The classes were to be free during the pilot and held several times a week.
2021
Uber partners on EV innovation challenge in India
Uber partnered with Startup India and iCreate on an innovation fund and challenge to support ideas that could drive electric-vehicle adoption in India. Winners will receive mentorship, grants for selected startups, and incubation support.
2021
Uber CTO Sukumar Rathnam announces departure
Uber CTO Sukumar Rathnam informed his team that he would continue working at Uber for several more weeks to assist with the transition. Uber said it had no succession plan for him at that time.
2021
Uber launches Uber Corporate Shuttle in India
Uber launched the Uber Corporate Shuttle service for India's urban staffers. The service was to run initially in Mumbai, Delhi and a few other cities.
2021
Uber and Lyft pledge legal-fee support for drivers under Texas abortion law
Uber and Lyft said they would cover legal fees for drivers sued under Texas's abortion law for transporting women seeking abortions. Lyft said it had established a Driver Legal Defense Fund; Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi made a similar commitment on Friday.
2021
New York plaintiff sues Checkr, Uber and Lyft over background check
A complaint alleges that Checkr violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by reporting the plaintiff as deceased in a background check. It also alleges that Uber and Lyft failed to provide him with a required copy of his report and written description of his rights. The plaintiff seeks damages.
2021
Uber, Mastercard and South Africa's Department of Health launch free rides to vaccination sites
Uber, Mastercard and South Africa's Department of Health launched an initiative providing eligible people with two free Uber trips, worth up to R100, to and from vaccination sites across the country.
2021
Uber announces acquisition of HKTaxi
Uber announced that it would acquire HKTaxi, in a move described by the article as aimed at entering the taxi industry.
2021
Uber fined and issued improvement notices after NSW audit
The NSW Point to Point Transport Commission fined Uber $203,500 and issued 13 improvement notices following an audit. The audit found that Uber had failed to report more than 500 serious incidents, including sexual assaults and crashes resulting in hospitalisations, and identified concerns about driver fatigue and safety systems.
2021
Uber partners with Rosetta Stone to offer language learning
Uber announced a partnership with Rosetta Stone to provide free language-learning resources integrated into Uber's Driver app for drivers and delivery people in nearly every country around the world.
2021
Uber makes driver achievement letters available
Uber announced that drivers and delivery people could request a company letter summarizing their work on the platform, including signup date, trip or delivery count, average customer rating and top feedback. The letters could be used as evidence of work experience.
2021
JTA and Uber offer free rides to vaccination sites
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Uber partnered on JTA’s Ride To Health initiative, which includes about 4,000 Uber-subsidized free rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites in 10 Jacksonville-area ZIP codes through September 30.
2021
Uber announces planned acquisition of Transplace
Uber announced that it is set to acquire Transplace from TPG Capital for $2.25 billion. The transaction was expected to close later in 2021 or in the first half of 2022.
2021
Uber partners with Albertsons for grocery delivery
Uber expanded its U.S. grocery offering through a 1,200-store partnership with Albertsons, making Albertsons banners available on Uber and Uber Eats.