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  • [New] In another development, Uber has set a goal at the beginning of the decade for 100% of its rides in US, Canadian and European cities to take place in electric vehicles by 2030. Hindustan Times
  • Lyft and Uber have threatened to halt operations in Minneapolis because of a city ordinance to increase wages for app-based drivers, the latest back-and-forth that underscores a longtime fight between gig economy workers and the tech giants. Yahoo News
  • Uber and Safaricom have launched a partnership that will see riders across Kenya pay for trips through M-PESA. Soko Directory
  • Uber, along with partners Mitsubishi Electric and autonomous robotics startup Cartken, are launching a service in Japan that will use self-driving sidewalk robots to deliver food to customers. TechCrunch
  • Uber Health users covered by eligible Medicare Advantage plans will soon be able to use their benefit cards to pay for non-emergency medical rides and food and item delivery through the ride-hailing company's new partnership with Optum. Healthcare Dive
  • Anyone with a valid Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which disburses funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps), will be eligible to use their funds to pay for grocery delivery through Uber Eats starting in 2024. The Verge
  • Hertz recently announced plans to sell-off 20,000 electric cars and buy petrol and diesel-powered vehicles instead, while Uber has admitted it is struggling to get drivers to adopt EVs in the numbers it expected. The Telegraph
  • The acquisition of Uber's operations by Grab is expected to shape the future of ride-hailing and food delivery in Southeast Asia. Employment Security Commission
  • The acquisition of Uber's operations by Grab will likely have a significant impact on the ride-hailing industry in Southeast Asia. Employment Security Commission
  • By removing in-house delivery services, Pizza Hut will rely on third-party delivery apps, including GrubHub, DoorDash, and Uber Eats, which classify workers as independent contractors to avoid paying employment taxes, essentially pushing workers into precarious employment as gig workers. World Socialist Web Site
  • This month, DoorDash, along with GrubHub and Uber Eats, filed lawsuits against New York City to block a city-passed minimum wage increase for delivery drivers to at least $17.96 per hour, citing the risk of limited worker flexibility and other economic impacts to consumers. Sludge
  • Uber WAV drivers arguably get better tips than other Uber drivers, seeing as they have the opportunity to provide hands-on assistance to riders. Ridester
  • Uber's digital labour platform has the potential to decrease unemployment and enhance the standard of living of households in South Africa. ODI: Think change
  • Uber Technologies announced on Wednesday that it will accept more payment methods on its meal delivery platform and will launch an artificial intelligence - powered assistant to help users locate deals and explore different food alternatives. TVC News
  • Dubbed Electric Boda, Uber's new environmentally friendly offering in Kenya will comprise of 3,000 bikes within six months or a little under a fifth of its fleet. PC Tech Magazine
  • Platforms will no longer be able to fire their workers automatically as part of new EU rules that will affect millions of people, including Uber drivers and Deliveroo couriers. Wired
  • As of August, Uber is reportedly testing out an AI chatbot for its food delivery service, Uber Eats, which will assist users in finding relevant restaurant dishes in an effort to personalize customer recommendations. PYMNTS.com
  • For example, Amazon plans to add 10,000 EVs to its India logistics fleet by 2025, Zomato aims to electrify 100% of its delivery fleet by 2030, and Uber plans to add 25,000 EVs by 2026 as part of its Uber Green initiative. Bain
  • New York will become the third state - after Washington and California - to have minimum pay rates for Uber and Lyft drivers. Minnesota Reformer
  • With over 890,000 merchants in more than 30 countries, along with millions of couriers and drivers, Uber has a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on creating a greener future. Polis Network
  • Drivers outside of New York City will receive a minimum of $26 per hour, adjusted annually for inflation, ensuring for the first time that the thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers working primarily outside of New York City will be guaranteed minimum pay. New York State Attorney General
  • In all likelihood, Uber will reach its zero emissions goal a decade sooner than planned, as electric cars become the vehicle of choice for mainstream drivers. CleanTechnica
  • Ride-sharing applications like Uber and Lyft use ML to match riders and drivers, set prices, examine traffic and, like Google Maps, analyze real-time traffic conditions to optimize the driving route and predict an estimated arrival time. IBM Blog

Last updated: 25 March 2024



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