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Uber Technologies, Inc. reports developments across its on-demand platform for mobility, delivery, and freight, including results tied to trips, gross bookings, revenue, and segment operating performance. Company updates frequently cover the Mobility, Delivery, and Freight segments; Uber Eats marketplace expansion; and product features that connect rides, food, retail items, travel tools, and payments in the Uber app.
News also includes partnerships with retailers, restaurants, payment platforms, fleet operators, and autonomous delivery or robotaxi providers, as well as governance changes and legal proceedings involving rideshare safety claims. These items reflect Uber's platform strategy for moving people, food, and things through cities.
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.
Drizly, a leader in beverage alcohol e-commerce and an Uber company, has unveiled Drizly Ads, a comprehensive suite of advertising solutions aimed at connecting alcohol brands with consumers throughout their purchasing journey. This offering allows partners to utilize search, display, and custom ads, reaching high-intent shoppers across nearly 5,000 retailers in 35 states. Industry leaders like Moët Hennessy and Diageo have benefited from Drizly's existing advertising capabilities, and the new platform enhances these options, providing an omnichannel marketing approach for brands of all sizes.
Uber Technologies announced a multi-year partnership with Nuro for autonomous food deliveries across the U.S., starting in Houston, TX, and Mountain View, CA. The collaboration will leverage Nuro's zero-occupant electric vehicles designed for food and goods transport, aiming to enhance last-mile delivery efficiency. This initiative is expected to support local businesses and improve customer experience through faster delivery services. Uber Eats currently partners with over 825,000 merchants globally, aiming to innovate in autonomous mobility and delivery.
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced that CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will speak at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Monday, September 12th, at 9:15am PT (12:15pm ET). An audio webcast will be available on the Uber investor relations website.
Uber, founded in 2010, aims to create opportunities through movement, having completed over 30 billion trips and continuously innovating to improve transportation.