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Australian woman Swastika Chandra was banned from Uber app over her name
- An Australian woman named Swastika Chandra was banned from Uber's app due to her name, despite its cultural significance.
- The incident sparked discussions on cultural sensitivity and the need for nuanced policy enforcement.
- Uber faced criticism for disregarding Chandra's cultural identity and heritage.
- The incident prompted Uber to apologize, reinstate Chandra's access, and reevaluate their policies.
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Uber- and Nvidia-backed Serve Robotics ends Nasdaq debut down 22%
- Serve Robotics, a sidewalk delivery robots company backed by Uber and Nvidia, had a disappointing debut on the Nasdaq.
- Shares closed more than 22% below the $4-per-share listing price on the first day of trading.
- Serve Robotics offers delivery robots that can carry up to 50 pounds of merchandise and operate autonomously in most situations.
- The company provides robotic food delivery services for Uber Eats, with thousands of robots deployed in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Why Uber for Babysitters is the Best Way for Entrepreneurs to Generate Huge Income?
- An 'Uber for Babysitter app' connects parents with trusted childcare providers on-demand.
- The app offers flexibility for both parents and caregivers, attracting busy parents who value convenience and reliability.
- The high demand for quality childcare services makes Uber for babysitters a lucrative business opportunity for entrepreneurs.
- Entrepreneurs can explore additional revenue streams and maximize earning potential by offering value-added services.
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Scam Victim Points Gun At Random Uber Driver Moments Before Allegedly Killing Her
- An 81-year-old man in West Virginia is facing murder charges after shooting an Uber driver, 61-year-old Loletha Hall.
- The incident occurred after the man fell victim to a telephone scam and was tricked by his incarcerated relative or an accomplice.
- When Hall arrived at the man's home, he confronted her with a gun and questioned her about the package she was sent to retrieve.
- Despite no active threat from Hall, the man shot her three times and was subsequently charged with murder.
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Google Showcases Expanding Enterprise AI Capabilities at Cloud Next Conference
- Google unveiled new AI-powered capabilities at its annual Cloud Next event.
- Among the new programs launched is Google Vids, a video creation tool integrated into Google Workspace.
- Google also introduced Gemini Code Assist, an enterprise-level AI code completion tool.
- Other offerings include AI-driven personalization, enhancements to AI models, and cybersecurity innovations.
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Ola seizes ride-hailing operations in UK, Australia and New Zealand
- Ola Cabs, the ride-hailing company owned by Bhavish Aggarwal, is leaving the UK, Australia, and New Zealand to focus on its position in India.
- The move creates uncertainty for drivers and employees in the affected regions and highlights the challenges of global expansion in the transportation industry.
- Ola's exit from these markets emphasizes the importance of market-specific solutions and the growing trend towards electric vehicles in India.
- Investors have lowered Ola's valuation, and the company's departure may impact investor confidence and future prospects.
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Uber-backed e-bike startup Lime plans fleet expansion
- Uber-backed e-bike startup Lime plans to invest $55 million to expand its global fleet.
- Lime will add over 30,000 net-new bikes across North America, Europe, and Australia.
- The company is exploring new business lines such as advertising deals and a new vehicle type for its shared fleet.
- Lime's competitors have struggled, but Lime is scaling up without increasing fixed costs, aiming for profitability.
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Uber Eats is joining the ranks of apps that want to be just like TikTok
- Uber Eats is launching a new feature that will showcase short-form food videos similar to TikTok.
- The video feed will allow users to scroll through food videos from nearby restaurants.
- Restaurants will have the option to provide video snippets that will appear in the app's home screen and carousels.
- The feature is currently being tested in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto.
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Uber Eats Marks Milestone of 1 Million Merchants
- Uber Eats has reached a milestone of 1 million merchants on its platform.
- These merchants include restaurants, grocers, and convenience stores.
- Uber Eats started as a pilot project called UberFresh with a few LA restaurants in 2009.
- It has since expanded globally to more than 11,000 cities across six continents.
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Robo taxi food delivery becomes ‘a reality’ with tests in Phoenix
- Robo taxi food delivery becomes ‘a reality’ with tests in Phoenix
- Waymo and Uber have partnered to test fully autonomous food delivery in Phoenix.
- The Waymo Driver, a fully autonomous car, will deliver within a 225+ square mile radius in Metro Phoenix.
- Customers will have to go outside and follow instructions to collect their orders from the autonomous vehicle.
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Aggregators Expand Into Highly Consumable Retail Categories to Drive Frequency
- Restaurant and grocery aggregators are expanding into highly consumable retail categories to drive purchasing frequency.
- Uber has partnered with The Vitamin Shoppe to make their health and wellness products available on Uber Eats.
- DoorDash is adding beauty merchants like Sally Beauty and MAC Cosmetics to its platform, expanding beyond its core restaurant delivery.
- Aggregators diversify their offerings to attract a wider customer base, tap into new markets, and optimize their resources.
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Uber Eats and Waymo Roll Out Autonomous Delivery in Phoenix
- Uber Eats and Waymo have partnered to offer autonomous deliveries in Phoenix.
- Customers in Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler can have their orders delivered by Waymo vehicles.
- Users can opt for autonomous delivery and receive in-app notifications for unlocking the vehicle.
- Uber and Waymo previously partnered for autonomous rides and Waymo's self-driving truck unit.
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How Uber Eats Recommends Your Next Meal
- Uber Eats relies on data engineering to provide personalized recommendations for users.
- Data gathering involves collecting information from users' previous orders and interactions.
- Feature engineering transforms raw data into actionable insights for user profiles and restaurant attributes.
- Sophisticated algorithms match user preferences with restaurant profiles to curate a ranked list of recommendations.
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Toronto, Ottawa, and Montréal had the worst Uber riders in 2023
- According to recently released data summarizing 2023's rider ratings, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montréal make up the bottom three.
- Reasons for low ratings include leaving trash behind, not wearing seatbelts, and making drivers wait.
- In contrast, Red Deer, Alberta, tops the list of cities with the best Uber riders.
- Uber is sharing data on cities with the most improved rider ratings, with Windsor ranked first.
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Noida Man Shocked by Uber Auto Bill of Rs. 7.66 Crore: Original Estimate Rs 62
- A man in Noida was shocked to receive an Uber auto bill of Rs. 7.66 crore, while the original estimate was just Rs. 62.
- A video of the bill went viral on the internet, showing the exorbitant amount charged by Uber.
- The bill included a waiting time charge of Rs. 5.99 crore, which was higher than the ride amount itself.
- Uber India has not officially responded to the issue, but it is likely a glitch in the system.
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