#Uber unveils new app features in bid to attract more drivers

#Uber unveils new app features in bid to attract more drivers

“Uber unveils new app features in bid to attract more drivers” Uber Technologies’ CEO said the company is expanding a program in the United States to show drivers fare value and routes before accepting rides, part of its efforts to bring on more drivers. Uber is expected to announce its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday. In May, the ride…

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#Uber brings back ‘Uber Pool’ as ‘UberX Share’

#Uber brings back ‘Uber Pool’ as ‘UberX Share’

“Uber brings back ‘Uber Pool’ as ‘UberX Share’” Uber is bringing back a feature that allows customers in large US cities to pay lower fares in exchange for sharing rides with strangers, the company said Tuesday.  The introduction of “UberX Share” feature — a rebrand of the option formerly known as “Uber Pool” — comes…

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#Don’t deport kids of visa holders past age 21

#Don’t deport kids of visa holders past age 21

“Don’t deport kids of visa holders past age 21” Large tech firms want the Biden administration to allow the children of work visa holders to remain in the United States past the age of 21 — or risk losing their talented parents to global competitors. Amazon, Uber, Alphabet Inc, Twitter, IBM and Salesforce jointly wrote…

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#Texas Uber passengers leave phones, IDs, dentures in cars

#Texas Uber passengers leave phones, IDs, dentures in cars

“Texas Uber passengers leave phones, IDs, dentures in cars” Texas took top honors on Uber’s 2022 Lost & Found Index, which found that three Lone Star cities have the most forgetful passengers who are leaving behind everything from their phones and vaping paraphernalia to dentures and even breast pumps. Austin, the state capital and home…

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#Uber launches robot food delivery in California

#Uber launches robot food delivery in California

“Uber launches robot food delivery in California” Uber Technologies on Monday said it launched pilot food delivery services with autonomous vehicles in two California cities, and said it was adding electric vehicle charging stations into its global driver app. The announcements are part of Uber’s annual product event where the ride-hail and food delivery company showcases the latest…

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