Hyundai Motor Company and Uber have announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at CES.
Uber paid 20-year-old hacker to destroy stolen data: Reuters
Uber announced last month that the personal data of 57 million users, including 600,000 drivers in the United States, was stolen in a 2016 breach.1 2467Uber closes $3.1 billion acquisition of Dubai’s Careem
Uber has confirmed the official close of the previously announced acquisition of Careem for $3.1 billion. Careem Networks FZ-LLC has now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber, preserving its brand.
Uber’s acquisition of Careem to be completed in eight months
Uber’s acquisition of the Dubai tech unicorn Careem will be completed within seven to eight months, according to the ride-hailing firms’ CEOs.
Uber files for long-anticipated IPO
Uber Technologies has filed paperwork for an initial public offering, according to three people with knowledge of the matter, reported …
Japanese carmaker signs $500M driverless car deal with Uber
Toyota Motor will reportedly invest $500 million in Uber Technologies to jointly work on developing self-driving cars, the companies announced recently.
From four wheels to two: Uber diversifies offerings
Uber is planning to shift from cars to electric bicycles for shorter journeys as part of its long-term strategy, according to the ride-hailing firm’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
Analysts: Uber-Careem deal in the interest of the industry
The last two and half years haven’t been easy for Uber Technologies. Post the exit of its former CEO Travis …
Uber in talks to merge with Dubai-based Careem
Uber Technologies is in preliminary talks with rival Careem to combine their Middle Eastern ride-hailing services, Bloomberg reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.
Silicon Valley calls for stricter gun control after YouTube shooting
Several Silicon Valley leaders have called for increased gun control in the United States after a woman at the YouTube headquarters in California shot and wounded three people before taking her own life.
Uber CEO sees commercialisation of air taxis soon
Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber Technologies’ chief executive officer said on Tuesday at an investor forum that he can see commercialisation of …