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Travel helps Uber drive to another profitable quarter
By Derek Catron
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November 7, 2023
Surging global travel demand played a part in Uber's strong quarter, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said during a call with investors Tuesday morning.
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi optimistic about its travel future
By Morgan Hines
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October 3, 2023
Uber has seen a positive response to travel features it launched in the United Kingdom and is looking for ways to continue to expand the services.
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The opportunities ahead for ground transportation in the travel industry
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 21, 2023
Mozio CEO Nicole Forson and SilverRail co-founder and CEO Aaron Gowell discuss how innovation and collaboration can play a role in creating more - and better - opportunities for door-to-door ground...
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Uber sees first-ever quarterly profits while eyeing travel tours markets
By Derek Catron
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August 1, 2023
Q2 earnings of $9.2 billion boosted the drive to profitability, and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi spoke about the value of machine learning and opportunities in the U.K. travel tour operating market.
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Name-your-price rideshare company InDrive launches in U.S.
By Mitra Sorrells
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July 20, 2023
InDrive operates in 48 countries and uses a bid-based business model: riders input pickup and drop-off locations and propose a fee and then drivers can either accept or counter-offer.
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Uber unveils carbon saving initiatives for riders and drivers
By Linda Fox
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June 9, 2023
Actor Edward Norton joined the event, saying young people “should be mad,” while he also applauded Uber's use of its platform to push for the adoption of electric vehicles.
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Uber adds enhanced option for business travelers
By Mitra Sorrells
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June 1, 2023
Uber said its Uber for Business unit saw 40% growth year over year in Q1 this year, and it is continuing to experiment with ways to appeal to business travelers.
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Boats in Mykonos? Uber expands travel options
By Derek Catron
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May 18, 2023
The ride-hailing company’s third annual Go-GET product event announced a couple of travel-focused updates, including concierge service at partner hotels and boat reservations on a Greek island.
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Uber launches flight bookings in U.K. powered by Hopper
By Linda Fox
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May 10, 2023
The functionality, which is powered by Hopper, will be rolled out to users across the country in the coming weeks and be available to all United Kingdom users this summer.
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Ongoing travel recovery boosts Q1 earnings for Uber and Lyft
By Derek Catron
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May 4, 2023
Both Uber and Lyft reported year-over-year revenue increases for the first quarter, as leaders at both companies spoke of the benefits of a competitive ride-sharing market.
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Travel startups: End of the boom or beginnings of a renaissance?
By Mike Coletta - Phocuswright
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April 24, 2023
We have entered very difficult territory for fundraising in travel, and the days of easy money are over (at least for now).
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Uber-owned Careem spins out super app with $400M investment
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 11, 2023
Careem will split into two business units - Careem Rides and Careem Technologies, which will manage development of its super app.
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WATCH: Visualization of revenue for digital travel brands through 2022
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March 23, 2023
From a revenue standpoint, 2022 was an up year for most online travel brands, with many reporting record financial results.
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Uber to add 25,000 electric vehicles in India
By Kathryn Walson
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February 22, 2023
The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company has committed to ensuring 100% of rides take place in zero-emission vehicles - or buses, trains, bicycles and scooters - by 2040.
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Uber, Lyft earnings may bode well for travel trends
By Derek Catron
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February 9, 2023
Both companies anticipate gross bookings to grow 20 to 24% year over year in the current quarter.
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