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JPMorgan Chase Nixes Uber Rides To Work For Junior Staff
September 16, 2020

JPMorgan Chase is ceasing the pandemic practice of letting employees Uber to work on the company dime, according to Bloomberg. 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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Gojek, Grab Renew Merger Talks With SoftBank’s Support
September 13, 2020

Six months after merger talks stalled between two of Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing companies, Gojek and Grab Holdings have resumed negotiations, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Lyft Sees 7.3 Pct Bump In Ridership In August As Canadian Market Strengthens
September 08, 2020

Lyft said it saw a 7.3 percent jump in ride operations in August from the month prior, according to Reuters. 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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Uber Enters Auto Rental Business In UK
September 04, 2020

Uber Technologies has entered the auto rental business in the United Kingdom, attributing the move to the desire to maximize social distancing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Uber Will Use Selfie Tech To Ensure Riders Wear Masks
September 01, 2020

Uber will use the same technology it employs to ensure drivers are wearing masks to verify passengers do the same, the company said in an announcement Tuesday (Sept. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Judge To Decide Whether Uber Can Operate In London
August 28, 2020

As Uber Technologies Inc. seeks to reinstate its license to provide ride-hailing services in London after a suspension, the city’s transportation regulator will leave the decision up to a judge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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China’s Ride-Hailing Didi Chuxing Debuts Russia Service
August 25, 2020

Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing service, has launched in Russia as the company’s first Eurasian market, a blog post on the company website announced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Uber And Lyft Vow To Suspend Service Friday In California
August 20, 2020

Unless an appeals court intervenes at the last minute, Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. are ready to suspend their ride-hailing services in California on Thursday (Aug. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Uber, Lyft Competitors Rev Their Engines In California
August 19, 2020

On the eve of a court order to reclassify freelance drivers as employees in California, competitors of Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. are ready to pick up their customers if the ride hailing giants suspend service, CNBC reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form...