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Drizly, an Uber Company (NYSE: UBER), announced a new brand direction on November 3, 2022, aimed at enhancing customer experiences in beverage alcohol e-commerce. This shift celebrates its 10th anniversary and aims to become the go-to platform for all alcohol occasions. Key initiatives include a redesigned shopping experience, gifting enhancements, expanded shipping capabilities across 27 states, and new corporate services. A multi-channel advertising campaign will support this evolution, emphasizing Drizly's commitment to helping customers savor life's moments.

Wallbox and Uber have partnered to provide discounted home EV chargers for Uber drivers in seven European countries, supporting the shift to electric vehicles.

Uber aims for a zero-emissions platform in Europe by 2030, with plans for 50% of its kilometers to be electric by 2025.

Drivers are adopting electric vehicles nearly five times faster than typical European car owners, with 6.2% of Uber's driven kilometers now fully electric. The partnership addresses the challenge of charging accessibility for these drivers.

Uber Technologies, Inc. reported strong financial results for Q3 2022, with Gross Bookings increasing by 26% YoY to $29.1 billion. Mobility and Delivery Gross Bookings both performed well, growing 38% and 7%, respectively. Revenue surged 72% YoY to $8.3 billion, significantly exceeding Gross Bookings growth due to strategic acquisitions. Despite a net loss of $1.2 billion, adjusted EBITDA reached an all-time high of $516 million. The outlook for Q4 projects Gross Bookings to rise 23%-27% YoY, bolstered by ongoing growth initiatives.

Uber Technologies has launched its new advertising division featuring Journey Ads, allowing brands to connect with consumers during their rides and deliveries. This initiative, led by advertising veteran Dr. Mark Grether, utilizes Uber's extensive first-party data to reach its 122 million monthly active users. Early metrics suggest a brand-performance lift of two to six times compared to other advertising benchmarks. Over 40 brands, including NBCUniversal and Heineken, have already engaged with Journey Ads, which offer various options such as Sponsored Listings and Homepage Billboards.

Uber Eats and Leafly have launched a partnership to offer legal cannabis delivery in Toronto, starting October 17, 2022. This marks the first major third-party delivery platform to facilitate cannabis orders, allowing residents aged 19 and older to order from local licensed retailers via the Uber Eats app. Delivery will be handled by CannSell certified staff, ensuring compliance with local regulations. This initiative aims to combat the illegal cannabis market, which constitutes over 50% of sales in Ontario, and to enhance road safety by reducing impaired driving.

On October 6, 2022, Motional and Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE: UBER) announced a 10-year multimarket agreement to establish a significant deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the ride-hail industry, enabling millions of Uber riders to access fully driverless rides. Motional will utilize its all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxis on Uber's platforms, supporting Uber's ambition for zero emissions by 2030. The partnership aims to optimize AV utilization using data-driven insights, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing wait times for customers.

Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) is set to conduct its quarterly conference call on November 1, 2022, at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time (8:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its third quarter 2022 financial results.

The call will be available via a live webcast on Uber's Investor Relations website, and a replay will be accessible for at least 90 days. Uber emphasizes its commitment to disclose material nonpublic information through this platform.

Uber (NYSE: UBER) and Visa (NYSE: V) announced the Grants for Growth program, providing $1 million in funding to support small businesses in 10 U.S. cities through the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). 100 merchants received $10,000 each to address immediate operational needs. Notably, 92% of recipients were entrepreneurs of color and 69% were female-owned. The initiative aims to assist restaurants as they recover from pandemic challenges, focusing on minority, veteran, and women business owners.

Uber Technologies announced a new self-sign up product for Uber Eats, enabling restaurants to onboard directly through POS partners Toast and Clover. This industry-first integration simplifies the process, allowing merchants to complete setup in just a few clicks. The initiative aims to address staffing challenges faced by restaurants and unlock growth potential with Uber Eats. Available now in the US and Canada, these integrations streamline order management, enhancing operational efficiency for hundreds of thousands of merchants.