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Uber Travel Arrives in MENA With Egypt Launch
January 03, 2023

Uber has launched the Uber Travel feature suite in Egypt. Specifically, “Smart Itineraries” has been launched in the country, allowing users to sync their travel plans with the Uber app and reserve a ride in advance based on hotel and flight bookings. Get the Full...

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Super App Grab Freezes Hiring and Salaries
December 15, 2022

Singapore’s Grab Holdings wants to cut costs for its ridesharing app/food delivery service. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Uber Piloting Back-of-Seat Ads on Tablets in Latest Revenue Push
October 20, 2022

Uber is piloting a new advertising model in California and will display ads on tablets attached to the back of seats as part of the rideshare and delivery company’s latest push to drive revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Mobility Weekly: Madrid Regulates, London Electrifies
September 08, 2022

Following government calls for Spain’s regional authorities to draw up regulations for the ride-hailing sector, the Junta de Andalucía is expected to soon announce details of how it will regulate the likes of Uber, Cabify and Bolt which operate on the Costa del Sol. Get...

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Uber Expands Services in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 06, 2022

Uber has launched a series of new products and features in five countries across sub-Saharan Africa, the ride-hailing company announced Tuesday (Sept. 6). 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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Vietnamese Ride-Hailing Startup Be Group Gets $60M Loan From Deutsche Bank
September 05, 2022

The Vietnamese startup Be Group, a rival of ride-hailer platform Grab, said it’s gotten a loan facility of $60 million, a Bloomberg report said Monday (Sept. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Ride-Hailing Weekly: Uber Changes Course in Europe, Bolt Faces Uphill Battle in Africa
August 26, 2022

This week, Uber announced it will overhaul its business model in Brussels and launched Uber Rent in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, both Uber and Bolt face continued strikes in South Africa and Bolt has been forced to curtail its services in Tanzania. Get the Full...

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Uber Boosts UK Fares to Attract London Drivers
August 15, 2022

Uber has plans to boost rates in the U.K., with a 5% increase in London fares as the company tries to draw in more drivers, a Bloomberg report said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Lyft Launches Advertising Unit With Suite of Products
August 08, 2022

Lyft is introducing a media and advertising unit with a suite of products designed to help brands reach the growing number of people using rideshare services again now that the pandemic is mostly in the rearview mirror. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...