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2020
Uber launches Uber Connect in Pakistan
Uber announced the launch of Uber Connect in Pakistan, a delivery service accessed through the Uber app for sending and receiving packages and requesting deliveries from nearby stores and pharmacies. The service was available in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
2020
Uber pledges rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination with community partners
Uber pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination and said the effort would be in partnership with the National Urban League, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the National Action Network.
2020
California regulators fine Uber $59 million
California regulators fined Uber $59 million after determining that it had failed to adequately respond to questions about a report detailing sexual assaults during trips on its ride-hailing platform. A judge said the amount was calculated at $7,500 for each instance in which Uber refused to answer a question.
2020
Mexico approves Uber’s acquisition of Cornershop
Mexico’s Federal Commission of Economic Competition approved Uber’s acquisition of Cornershop on Monday, December 14, 2020. The article says this approval was the last part of the acquisition; the companies expected the investment to close later that week.
2020
Uber Connect becomes available throughout New Jersey
Uber made its package-delivery service Uber Connect available throughout New Jersey, allowing users to send packages to family and friends.
2020
US aerospace developer acquires Uber's air taxi enterprise
The article reports that a US aerospace developer acquired Uber's air taxi enterprise; the supplied text does not identify the developer by name.
2020
Uber sells Elevate to Joby Aviation
Uber sold its flying taxi unit Elevate to Joby Aviation. The companies described the transaction as an expanded partnership; Uber also agreed to invest an additional $75 million in Joby.
2020
Uber sells its air taxi business to Joby Aviation
Uber sold its air taxi business to Joby Aviation. The article did not specify when the sale occurred; it reported that the deal was expected to close in early 2021.
2020
Uber Connect launches in 2,400 US locations
Uber launched Uber Connect, a package-delivery service, in 2,400 US locations.
2020
Uber sells Advanced Technology Group to Aurora
Uber sold its Advanced Technology Group, its self-driving unit, to Aurora for $4 billion. The deal also includes a $400 million investment by Uber in Aurora and gives Uber a 26% stake in the company.
2020
Uber agrees to transfer Elevate to Joby Aviation
Uber agreed to transfer its air-taxi enterprise, Elevate, to Joby Aviation. The transaction was announced Tuesday and was expected to close in early 2021.
2020
Uber announced an additional $75 million investment in Joby
Uber announced an additional $75 million investment in Joby Aviation as part of the deal involving Uber Elevate.
2020
Uber to sell autonomous vehicles unit to Aurora
Uber said it would sell its Advanced Technologies Group to Aurora Innovation in an equity transaction. Uber will invest $400 million in Aurora, and its CEO will join Aurora’s board.
2020
Aurora and Uber announce strategic partnership
Aurora and Uber announced a strategic partnership connecting Aurora’s autonomous trucking technology with Uber’s passenger mobility network; Uber said it would invest $400 million in Aurora.
2020
Uber agrees to sell its autonomous driving unit to Aurora
Uber announced the sale of its autonomous driving unit, Uber Advanced Technologies Group, to Aurora. The article reports the deal was announced on Monday and says the equity deal valued the unit at $4 billion.
2020
Aurora to acquire Uber's Advanced Technologies Group
Aurora and Uber announced that Aurora is acquiring Uber's Advanced Technologies Group, which works on self-driving technology. Uber will also invest $400 million in Aurora. The deal was expected to close in the first quarter of 2021.
2020
Uber announces sale of self-driving unit to Aurora
Uber said it had sold its self-driving car unit, Advanced Technologies Group, to Aurora Innovation in a deal reported to be worth $4 billion. The deal was expected to close in the first quarter of 2021.
2020
Uber offers free rides to Czech Red Cross workers and volunteers
Uber allocated 350 rides in the Czech Republic for Czech Red Cross employees and volunteers to travel to their clients; each person could receive a fare discount of up to CZK 125 per ride.
2020
Uber launches PIN-Dispatch at Delhi airport
Uber launched its PIN-Dispatch feature at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Riders requesting an UberGo receive a six-digit PIN used to match them with the first available driver at the pickup zone.
2020
Uber pledges more than £5m for London EV charging infrastructure
Uber pledged to invest more than £5 million in public electric-vehicle charging infrastructure in some of London’s poorest boroughs. The funding was to be invested by 2023, with Uber looking to work with borough councils on how it should be spent.