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Uber Announces Layoffs Of 400 Marketing Employees
July 29, 2019

Uber has laid off one third of the employees, or 400 people, in its marketing department, according to a report in The New York Times.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Southeast Asian Ride-Hailing Giant Grab Investing $2B In Indonesia
July 29, 2019

Japanese investor SoftBank will invest $2 billion over five years in the Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Toyota Backs China’s Didi With $600M To Expand Services
July 25, 2019

In a move to develop new car technologies in China, Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to invest $600 million in ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Bird Raising New Funding At $2.5 Billion Valuation
July 23, 2019

The Santa Monica-based eScooter rental service Bird is being valued at $2.5 billion in a new funding round led by the venture capital firm Sequoia Capital.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Uber Debuts Subscription Service Bundle
July 22, 2019

Uber is testing a monthly subscription pass that would allow access to rides, scooters, bikes and food, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Didi Plans Safer Version Of Carpooling Service Hitch
July 18, 2019

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has announced it has plans to relaunch its Hitch carpooling service with added safety features. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Bird eScooter Startup To Hire 1K For New Hub In Paris
July 12, 2019

The Santa Monica-based eScooter rental service Bird is planning a new hub in Paris that will serve as the company’s “second European home.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Uber Introduces New ‘Comfort’ Feature For Quiet Rides
July 09, 2019

Uber has introduced a higher-tier feature called Uber Comfort that allows drivers to set preferences for conversation and climate control, according to a report. It also offers more leg room and higher-rated drivers. The feature will cost 20 to 40 percent more than a regular...

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Uber App Now Offers Public Transport Tickets For CO Riders
July 09, 2019

Uber is rolling out more ways to get around with expanded train and bus tickets for its customers in Denver, Colorado. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...