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Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) regularly issues news that reflects its role as a technology platform for mobility, delivery, and freight. Company updates often highlight how Uber is expanding the ways people, food, and things move through cities, in line with its mission to create opportunity through movement. These announcements provide insight into new partnerships, product offerings, and geographic initiatives across its apps.
Recent news underscores Uber’s activity in grocery and retail delivery. The company has announced the addition of nearly 2,700 Kroger Family of Companies locations to the Uber, Uber Eats, and Postmates apps, allowing customers to order groceries and household essentials for on-demand or same-day delivery. Other releases describe the expansion of Uber’s retail selection with regional and national partners, as well as the addition of brands such as PacSun, Camping World, and Lush to its delivery platform.
Uber’s news flow also covers developments in autonomous mobility and delivery. Press releases describe robotaxi collaborations with partners including Lucid, Nuro, WeRide, and Avride, featuring pilot and commercial services in locations such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Dallas. Additional announcements detail autonomous delivery partnerships with Starship Technologies and Coco Robotics, which integrate sidewalk and urban delivery robots into the Uber Eats experience.
Investors and users following UBER news can expect coverage of quarterly earnings conference calls, segment and metric updates, new non-GAAP reporting measures, capital markets transactions, and expansions of Uber’s hybrid network of human drivers and autonomous vehicles in development. This news page aggregates these items so readers can review how Uber’s mobility, delivery, and freight activities evolve over time.
Bartell Drugs has partnered with Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) to enhance on-demand delivery services in the Puget Sound region. Customers can now order healthcare and grocery products from all 67 Bartell's locations via Uber Eats. This initiative ensures quick delivery and includes perks for Uber Pass and Eats Pass subscribers, such as $0 delivery on certain orders. This partnership aligns with Uber's strategy to provide convenience in shopping, reinforcing its goal to facilitate access to essential products for consumers. Bartell Drugs is owned by Rite Aid Corporation, which also expands its delivery network with Uber.
Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) has expanded its partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) to provide nationwide delivery of Rite Aid products via Uber Eats. This initiative allows customers to order essential healthcare and grocery items from 2,185 Rite Aid locations across 17 states. The service features no delivery fees for Uber Pass and Eats Pass holders, in addition to discounts on orders over $15. This collaboration aims to enhance customer convenience and reflects changing consumer shopping habits.
GetSwift Technologies Limited (NEO: GSW) has entered a partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE: UBER) to integrate their product suites, enhancing delivery services across the U.S. and later Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Australia. This collaboration aims to provide clients with a competitive delivery fee structure and leverage Uber's extensive driver network. The integration promises secured customer interactions and brand protection for GetSwift clients, with a soft launch planned for late 2021, followed by broader deployment in 2022.
Uber has partnered with Dress for Success to support women drivers and delivery people as they re-enter the workforce during COVID recovery. This initiative will offer coaching, networking, and professional development services. Recent data shows 2.3 million women left the U.S. workforce in 2020, while Uber reports an 80% increase in female earners on its app. The partnership aims to provide women with flexible earning opportunities and essential skills for post-COVID employment. Uber and Dress for Success aim to empower women and enhance career growth.
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced that CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and CFO Nelson Chai will speak at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on Tuesday, Sept 21, 2021. Their keynote is scheduled for 1:45 PM PT (4:45 PM ET). A live webcast of the event will be available via the investor relations section on the Uber website at http://investor.uber.com. Uber aims to create opportunity through movement, having facilitated over 15 billion trips since its inception in 2010.
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) has priced $1.5 billion of 4.50% Senior Notes due 2029, aimed at qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons. The notes, which will accrue interest semiannually from February 15, 2022, will be guaranteed by Uber's subsidiaries. Proceeds are intended for financing cash consideration related to the acquisition of Transplace by Uber Freight. The offering is subject to customary closing conditions and hasn't been registered under the Securities Act.
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) plans to offer $1.5 billion in Senior Notes due 2029, targeting qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons. The proceeds will finance part of the cash consideration for the acquisition of Transplace by Uber Freight. The notes are unregistered under the Securities Act and may not be sold in the U.S. without proper registration. This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding the offering and the acquisition, subject to various risks and uncertainties that may affect actual outcomes.
Uber Technologies reported robust financial results for Q2 2021, with Gross Bookings soaring 114% YoY to $21.9 billion. Mobility Gross Bookings reached $8.6 billion (+184% YoY), while Delivery saw $12.9 billion (+85% YoY). Revenue increased by 105% YoY to $3.9 billion. Although the net income was $1.1 billion, there was an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(509) million. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi highlighted investments in driver availability, which contributed to future growth prospects.
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) has formed an exclusive partnership with FTD, LLC to offer on-demand flower delivery through Uber Eats, marking its first national floral partnership. Starting in major cities like New York and Los Angeles, customers can order flowers via the Uber Eats app, with nationwide availability expected by early 2022. The collaboration promises 5% discounts and $0 delivery fees for Uber Pass subscribers. This deal aims to enhance consumer convenience and expand Uber's service offerings as it continues to evolve in the on-demand commerce landscape.
Uber Freight has announced its acquisition of Transplace for approximately $2.25 billion, consisting of $750 million in Uber stock and the rest in cash. This acquisition, expected to enhance Uber Freight's logistics technology and operational efficiency, combines their vast carrier network with Transplace's shipper solutions, addressing current challenges in the logistics landscape. The deal is pending regulatory approval and aims to accelerate Uber Freight's profitability, targeting to break even on an Adjusted EBITDA basis by the end of 2022.