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Update: Uber leaves two key African markets — and their drivers in despair
A report from Deutsche Welle — English sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
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Uber
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Light Phone Adds Uber and Lyft Rideshare Access to Minimalist Devices
Maker of the "distraction-free" phone introduces a new tool letting users hail rides without needing a full smartphone app.
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Uber ordered to pay $40m over death of woman ejected by driver on freeway
A California arbitrator found Uber "vicariously liable" for a driver's negligence in the death of 23-year-old Emily Normandin-Parker.
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Uber’s exits from Nigeria and Uganda highlight the growing challenges of making ride-hailing work in Africa
A report from Al Jazeera — All sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
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EGEGazette
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Uber invests $10 million in Indian fleet operator Carrum
Uber has invested $10 million in Indian fleet operator Carrum Mobility, valuing the company at $168 million, according to TechCrunch.
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Uber to Cut Over 3,000 Jobs in Global Restructuring
Ride-hailing company says job cuts aim to make operations "simpler and faster," according to BBC Technology.
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BBC Correspondent Rides Uber Self-Driving Robotaxi as Service Launches in London
Uber's autonomous vehicle service began operating on Thursday, with BBC technology reporter Zoe Kleinman taking a test ride to see the robotaxi in action.
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Uber Launches UK's First Robotaxi Service, With Safety Drivers On Board
The ride-hailing company has begun operating 15 self-driving taxis in the UK, each staffed with a human safety driver, according to BBC Technology.
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