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New Uber For Business Platform Includes Easier Travel Rules, Program Creation
August 16, 2017

Ridesharing company Uber recently announced news it has launched a revamp of its Uber for Business platform, including easier rule setting for managers, group-based access levels and custom program creation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Lyft Assures Drivers Autonomy Won’t Completely Take Over
August 15, 2017

Innovation for self-driving cars has rapidly increased over the past few years. With companies like Tesla introducing its Autopilot, many others are jumping onto the smart technology bandwagon by testing out autonomous-related features. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Uber’s Investors Tried To Avoid Their Legal Battle With Travis Kalanick
August 15, 2017

Benchmark Capital — one of Uber’s larger investors — said yesterday (August 14) that it gave Uber’s ousted CEO Travis Kalanick a full month to review all of its recommendations before moving in court to have him removed from the board and no longer able...

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Uber Drama Is Driving Execs Out
August 11, 2017

If you’ve been thinking lately, “You know who hasn’t seen enough drama this summer? Uber,” then you’re in luck. 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...

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Uber Is Planning To Step Away From Its Leasing Program
August 09, 2017

Uber is planning to close out or sell its car-leasing division in the U.S. by the end of this year, according to a source familiar with the situation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Uber Co-Founder Says Former CEO Travis Kalanick Is Not Coming Back
August 08, 2017

Uber Co-Founder and Board Member Garrett Camp told employees that the company’s former CEO Travis Kalanick will not be returning to fill his former role. 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 Rented Drivers Cars It Knew Were Unsafe
August 04, 2017

Uber Technologies may have a new fraud problem on its hands after The Wall Street Journal reported news that Uber managers in Singapore leased the Honda Vezel to Uber drivers after the vehicle was recalled by Honda Motor Co. for safety reasons.   Get the Full...

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Lyft Adds Three New Partners To Charity Program
August 03, 2017

Ridesharing company Lyft announced news that is has added three new partners to its Round Up and Donate Program and will also match charitable donations made when riders pay via Apple Pay for the entire month of August. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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SoftBank Might Buy Multi-Billion Dollar Stake In Uber
July 26, 2017

Reports say that SoftBank has contacted Uber about the possibility of buying a “multi-billion dollar stake” in the ridesharing company — less than a day after it agreed to put $2 billion into Southeast Asia’s Grab alongside Didi. Get the Full Story Complete the form...