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2020
Uber acquires Autocab
Uber bought British minicab software company Autocab for an undisclosed amount. Autocab was to continue operating as an independent business after the acquisition.
2020
Uber agrees to acquire Autocab
Uber agreed to acquire UK taxi-software company Autocab. The report says the deal would expand Uber's UK operating locations and that Autocab would largely remain independently operated.
2020
Uber launches London boat service with Thames Clippers
Uber launched a London boat service in partnership with Thames Clippers, allowing customers to pay for tickets using the ride-hailing app.
2020
Uber launches Uber Comfort in Romania
Uber began offering its Uber Comfort ride option in Romania, available in the app in Bucharest, Timișoara, Brașov and Iași.
2020
UK Uber drivers sue over access to personal data
A group of UK Uber drivers sued Uber's Dutch subsidiary in an Amsterdam court, seeking access to more personal data collected about them, including information about automated decision-making. The drivers alleged that Uber had not complied with GDPR and asked the court to order compliance and impose a daily fine.
2020
Uber announces intercity bus service in Egypt
Uber announced an intercity bus service in Egypt, with round trips between Cairo and Alexandria bookable through the Uber app.
2020
Uber announces acquisition of Routematch
Uber reported an acquisition of Routematch, a company that develops transportation software for public transit agencies. The source does not specify the acquisition's completion date.
2020
Uber appoints Prabhjeet Singh as president for India and South Asia
Uber said it had elevated Prabhjeet Singh to president of its India and South Asia operations. He will oversee business across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
2020
Instacart sues Cornershop over alleged intellectual-property theft
Instacart sued Cornershop, alleging it stole product images and other intellectual property and modified file names to conceal the origin of catalog images. The allegations are reported as claims in a lawsuit, not as a determination.
2020
Uber acquires Routematch
Uber said it had acquired Routematch, an Atlanta-based software provider to transit agencies; the deal terms were not disclosed.
2020
Uber announces Thames Clippers partnership for branded riverboat service
Uber announced a multi-year partnership with Thames Clippers to introduce the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers service in London later that summer. The planned service would allow passengers to buy tickets in the Uber app; Thames Clippers would continue to operate the boats.
2020
Uber launches grocery delivery in Montreal and Toronto
Uber launched grocery ordering through its Uber and Uber Eats apps in Montreal and Toronto, with orders available from local merchants and delivery in as little as one to two hours. Cornershop is identified as Uber’s partner for the grocery delivery venture, which was also planned to launch in more than a dozen Latin American cities.
2020
Uber launches grocery-store delivery service in Montreal, Toronto and Latin American cities
Uber launched a service allowing users to order from grocery stores through the Uber and Uber Eats apps in Montreal, Toronto and 16 Latin American cities, in partnership with Cornershop.
2020
Uber acquired Postmates
Uber announced that it had acquired Postmates in an all-stock transaction valued at $2.65 billion.
2020
Uber extends its “No Mask, No Ride” policy
Uber said it was extending its “No Mask, No Ride” policy, requiring riders and drivers to wear masks to receive a ride.
2020
Uber board approves proposed acquisition of Postmates
Uber's board approved a $2.65 billion acquisition of Postmates, a competitor in food delivery services.
2020
Uber launches taxi-booking service in Tokyo
Uber launched Uber Taxi in central Tokyo in cooperation with local taxi companies, connecting users with ordinary taxis rather than Uber's own fleet.
2020
Uber adds Revathi Advaithi to its board
Uber added Flex CEO Revathi Advaithi as an independent board member, according to a new SEC filing.
2020
Uber and Clorox team up to provide wipes to drivers
Uber teamed up with Clorox to help drivers keep their cars clean, with Uber set to give nearly 200,000 Clorox wipes to Chicago drivers.
2020
Uber appoints Pradeep Parameswaran as Asia-Pacific business head
Uber announced the appointment of Pradeep Parameswaran as its new Asia-Pacific general manager.