UPDATED: Uber wins back London licence
Uber has won a legal bid to restore its London operating licence which was taken away by the city's transport regulator over safety concerns, after a judge decided on Monday…
Gig ‘delivery’ platforms treated workers ‘unfairly’ during pandemic – study
Gig economy platforms like Uber, Deliveroo, Bolt and Glovo failed to compensate workers enough for lost income during the coronavirus pandemic and many companies still don't offer sick pay despite…
Uber to axe 3,700 staff
Uber has announced plans to cut 3,700 full-time staff - about 14% of its workforce - as business plunges following pandemic shutdowns. Chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi will also waive his…
Los Angeles may force Uber to use electric vehicles
Los Angeles is considering forcing rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft to use electric vehicles in what would be a first for any city as LA seeks to cut…
German court hands Uber another legal setback
A regional Frankfurt court found on Thursday that Uber's business model in Germany, which relies on the use of vehicles from local car hire companies, violated several anti-competiton laws. The…
Nearly 6,000 US sexual assaults reported to Uber in 2017 and 2018
Nearly 6,000 instances of sexual assault, including more than 450 cases of rape, were reported to Uber in the United States in 2017 and 2018, the ride-sharing company said in…
Uber London licence removed
Uber has been stripped of its London operating licence by the regulator in a major blow to the ride-hailing app. The firm's permit has not been renewed after "several breaches…
Uber’s days in London might be up
Time’s almost up for Uber Technologies Inc. in London, with the city’s transit authority set to announce as soon as Monday whether it will grant the ride-hailing company a new…
Additional round of layoffs at Uber
Uber announced an additional round of layoffs Tuesday, this time from its product and engineering teams. A total of 435 people are to be laid off, or around 8 percent…
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing and News Review – Saturday 11th May 2019
Good morning, This is your morning briefing for Saturday, with a review of the main news from Malta, Europe and the world. Latest News At least 50 migrants die off…
Uber launches IPO
CNBC reports that Uber began trading on the New York Stock Exchange Friday at $42 per share, below its IPO price of $45. The stock was down about half a percent…