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Uber to cut 3,000 jobs as part of coronavirus response

Uber has announced it is cutting a quarter of its global workforce and trimming investment to survive the financial hit to its business from the coronavirus pandemic.
Business • 18 May 20

Uber introduces new heavyweight policy board

Uber has introduced a newly formed policy board that includes a former vice president of the European Commission, as the ride-sharing service navigates regulatory roads around the world.
Technology • 05 May 16

Uber settles class action suit by drivers

Uber has agreed to pay up to $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit which resolves a major challenge to its business model by allowing the ride-hailing service to keep its California and Massachusetts drivers as independent contractors.
Technology • 22 Apr 16

Uber to invest $1bn in Indian market

Controversial app-based taxi-hailing firm Uber plans to invest $1 billion in India over the next nine months, the company's local head has said.
Business • 31 Jul 15

French police detain two Uber executives

French police have detained two executives from Uber for questioning as a government clampdown intensifies on the US-based taxi and ride-sharing service.
Business • 29 Jun 15

Icahn invests in ride-sharing app Lyft

Lyft has said that heavyweight investor Carl Icahn has pumped $100m into the ride-sharing start-up, whose rivals include Uber.
Business • 15 May 15

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