Uber’s shocking robotaxi expansion with Waymo sends stock soaring! Here’s what it means for the future of transport

Uber’s shocking robotaxi expansion with Waymo sends stock soaring! Here’s what it means for the future of transport

Uber Technologies, Inc. saw a sharp rise in its stock price, climbing by 5.35% to $71.73, following news of a significant expansion in its autonomous vehicle partnership with Waymo LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. The companies announced plans to bring their autonomous ride-hailing services to Austin, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia, by early 2025. This […]

Uber to acquire on-demand alcohol marketplace Drizly for $1.1bn

Uber to acquire on-demand alcohol marketplace Drizly for $1.1bn

Uber Technologies has agreed to acquire US-based on-demand alcohol marketplace Drizly in a stock-cum-cash deal worth around $1.1 billion. Drizly operates in 1,400 plus cities across a majority of states in the US. By working with thousands of local merchants, the alcohol delivery service is claimed to offer consumers a selection of beer, wine, and […]

Uber to acquire majority stake in Chilean online grocery company Cornershop

Uber to acquire majority stake in Chilean online grocery company Cornershop

Ridesharing company Uber Technologies has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Cornershop, a Chilean online grocery company for an undisclosed price, as per the latest retail acquisition news. In addition to Chile, Cornershop provides its online grocery delivery services in Mexico, and more recently in Peru and Toronto in Canada. Headquartered in Santiago, the […]