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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.
On April 12, 2021, PayPal (PYPL), Uber (UBER), and Walgreens (WBA) launched the Vaccine Access Fund, aimed at helping underserved communities access COVID-19 vaccinations. The coalition is contributing $11 million to cover free rides to vaccination sites. Customers can also donate directly through the Uber app. The initiative addresses transportation barriers, especially in communities hit hardest by the pandemic. Funds will be managed by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to enhance health equity.
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) is set to hold its quarterly conference call on May 5, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. PT to discuss its Q1 2021 financial results. The call will be available via live webcast on Uber’s Investor Relations website. A replay will be accessible for 90 days. Additionally, a Current Report on Form 8-K has been filed with the SEC, providing insights into recent business trends. Investors are encouraged to monitor the Investor Relations site for nonpublic material information and other company announcements.
On March 16, 2021, MilliporeSigma, Akamai Technologies (AKAM), Synopsys (SNPS), and Uber (UBER) signed significant power purchase agreements with Enel Green Power for a combined 111 MW of renewable energy from the Azure Sky wind project in Texas. This aggregation deal allows companies with smaller energy needs to jointly procure renewable energy, promoting sustainability goals. MilliporeSigma will source 68 MW, Akamai 18 MW, Synopsys 15 MW, and Uber 10 MW of the total capacity. The project aims to generate approximately 430,000 MWh annually, equivalent to the energy consumption of about 40,000 US homes.
Uber and Lyft have launched the Industry Sharing Safety Program, aiming to enhance safety in the ridesharing sector by sharing deactivation information related to serious safety incidents, including sexual and physical assaults. Administered by HireRight, the program will collect and manage data from participating companies, ensuring adherence to safety standards and privacy measures. Open to other transportation services, the initiative seeks to create a safer community and improve driver screening processes. Industry leaders, including Tony West from Uber and Jennifer Brandenburger from Lyft, endorse the collaborative effort.
Uber Technologies, announced that Andrew Macdonald, Senior Vice President of Mobility, will engage in a fireside chat at the Truist Technology, Internet, and Services Summit on March 10, 2021. The event is scheduled for 10:30 am ET (7:30 am PT). A live webcast will be accessible through the Uber investor relations webpage.
Uber, founded in 2010, aims to create opportunities through efficient movement, having facilitated over 15 billion trips.
Uber Technologies today announced that its CFO, Nelson Chai, will deliver a keynote at the Deutsche Bank 29th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on March 9, 2021, at 9:00 am ET. The event will be accessible via a live webcast on Uber's investor relations website.
Uber, since its inception in 2010, has facilitated over 15 billion trips, aiming to revolutionize urban mobility and create opportunity through movement.
On March 1, 2021, RideKleen and Uber Technologies announced an expansion of their vehicle sanitization and maintenance program, following a successful pilot in Atlanta and Phoenix. The collaboration enhances safety for Uber drivers, riders, and vehicles by offering services in 12 new markets, including major cities like Orlando, Baltimore, and Los Angeles. Uber drivers can access sanitization and maintenance services through RideKleen, designed to ensure vehicle safety. Notably, 90% of surveyed drivers felt safer after using these services.
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has partnered with Uber (NYSE: UBER) to facilitate access to COVID-19 vaccines by providing free or discounted rides to vaccination sites in the U.S. The initiative, which follows Uber's previous commitment to offer 10 million rides, includes a $5 million donation from PayPal to enhance transportation access. This collaboration, supported by various organizations, aims to address transportation barriers in underserved communities and is part of PayPal's broader commitment to support minority and women-owned businesses, including a $535 million investment.
Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) announced that CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will deliver a keynote address at the 2021 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on March 1, 2021, at 2:00 PM ET (11:00 AM PT). A live webcast will be available for viewing on Uber's investor relations page at investor.uber.com. Since its launch in 2010, Uber has provided over 15 billion trips, striving to enhance mobility and accessibility in cities.
Uber Technologies reported financial results for Q4 and full-year 2020, noting a 16% decline in revenue year-over-year to $11.1 billion. Gross bookings of $57.9 billion fell 11% YoY, with Mobility down 50% YoY but Delivery surged 130% YoY. A net loss of $968 million was recorded, attributed partly to $236 million in stock-based compensation. Monthly Active Platform Consumers rose 19% QoQ to 93 million. The company aims for improved profitability in 2021, supported by strategic acquisitions, including Postmates and Drizly.