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2020
Uber partners with Bengaluru airport on car sanitisation
Uber announced a partnership with Bangalore International Airport Limited and said it had set up a sanitisation hub at Kempegowda International Airport to disinfect cars before each trip.
2020
Uber partners with three Indian airports on vehicle sanitisation
Uber announced partnerships with Delhi International Airport Ltd, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, and Bangalore International Airport Limited to establish sanitisation hubs for disinfecting Uber cars before trips. The article says hubs had been set up at the airports.
2020
Uber India announces COVID-19 safety features and policies
Uber India announced a launch of COVID-19 safety features and policies, including an in-app checklist, mandatory mask rules, driver mask-verification selfies, and updated post-trip feedback and cancellation policies.
2020
Uber announces more than 3,000 layoffs and office closures or consolidation
Uber announced it would lay off more than 3,000 people and close or consolidate 45 offices around the world; the report describes these actions as plans, not completed steps.
2020
Uber announces plans for additional layoffs
Uber announced plans to lay off another 3,000 employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
Uber offers to acquire Grubhub
Uber made an offer to acquire Grubhub, and the companies were in talks about a possible deal; the discussions could still fall through.
2020
Uber leads $170 million investment round in Lime
Uber is leading a $170 million investment round in Lime, with participation from Alphabet, Bain Capital Ventures, GV and other investors.
2020
Uber lays off 3,500 customer service employees
Uber laid off 3,500 front-end customer service employees, representing 14% of that workforce, during a video meeting on May 11.
2020
Lime acquires Uber's Jump business
Lime was acquiring Uber's micro-mobility subsidiary Jump as part of a deal reported earlier in the week that had become official.
2020
Uber leads $170 million investment in Lime
Uber led a $170 million investment in Lime, which the article said was now official.
2020
Uber partners with Michigan coalition to support survivors
Uber announced a partnership with the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence to provide transportation support for survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a $25,000 donation in free rides for distribution through the coalition's member programs.
2020
Uber announces plan to cut 3,700 jobs
Uber planned to lay off 3,700 employees in its customer support and recruiting divisions, representing about 14% of its workforce, according to a report citing an SEC filing.
2020
Uber says it will contest California lawsuit
In response to California's lawsuit over driver classification, Uber said it would contest the action in court and described plans to pursue changes to standards and benefits for independent drivers.
2020
Uber partners with CloudTrucks to connect drivers with trucking jobs
Uber partnered with trucking startup CloudTrucks to help Uber ride-hail drivers obtain trucking jobs during the pandemic. Eligible drivers can join CloudTrucks to transport freight loads.
2020
California sues Uber and Lyft over driver classification
California sued Uber and Lyft, alleging that they misclassified drivers as independent contractors under the state's labor law. The lawsuit also alleges that the companies did not pay enough payroll taxes as a result of the classification and seeks restitution, civil penalties, and a permanent ruling barring the practice.
2020
Uber reportedly considers workforce cuts
The article reported that Uber was discussing a plan to cut about 20% of its workforce, potentially affecting more than 5,400 employees; it described this as a plan under discussion, not a completed layoff.
2020
Uber CTO Thuan Pham resigns
Uber said its chief technology officer, Thuan Pham, had resigned, with his departure effective May 16.
2020
Woolworths and Uber begin grocery delivery partnership
Woolworths and Uber began a partnership to provide additional weekly home-delivery windows, starting from three Woolworths stores in Townsville and set to expand to more cities in the coming weeks.
2020
Uber announces discounted UK rides for health and care workers
Uber announced that it would offer NHS staff and social care workers in Britain a 25% discount on trips, funded by Uber, beginning Wednesday.
2020
Pepa sues Uber over 2018 crash
Sandra Denton, known as Pepa, is suing Uber and several drivers, alleging that a 2018 chain-reaction crash caused injuries, pain, and lost wages. The source reports her claims and does not establish a court determination.