Articles tagged “uber”

Online Travel

Travel Companies Laid Off Thousands in 2023 — See Which Ones

The short-term rental sector is growing, but property managers have been having a hard time as supply has outpaced demand.

Justin Dawes | 6 days ago

Travel Companies Laid Off Thousands in 2023 — See Which Ones

Tourism

Iceland Volcano Erupts With Minimal Tourism Impact

Today's podcast looks at Iceland's volcanic eruption, Uber's simplified expense reporting, and major aircraft orders.

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago

Iceland Volcano Erupts With Minimal Tourism Impact

Business Travel

Uber for Business Automates Receipt Uploading for Some Clients

Automating travel and expense reporting is a trend in business travel. This Uber for Business feature just launched so its adoption will depend on how well it actually works.

Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago

Uber for Business Automates Receipt Uploading for Some Clients

News Blog

IDEAS: Uber Launches Festive Holiday Bus

Uber has launched a suite of festive programming designed to help customers ‘go anywhere, get anything, and celebrate together this season’. For December, any guests who are looking to celebrate with friends through Uber Charter will have the opportunity to experience one of Uber’s festive buses, which offers holiday inspired amenities including karaoke, holiday lights,…

Adam Stacey | 3 weeks ago

Online Travel

Expedia, Airbnb and Uber Stop Advertising on Elon Musk’s X

These advertising blocks aren't necessarily long-term decisions so these brands could be back on X at some point when this controversy fades.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Expedia, Airbnb and Uber Stop Advertising on Elon Musk’s X

Online Travel

Uber CEO on ‘Multiple Avenues for Growth’ – AI, Flights, Business Travel

Uber started as a rideshare app, but the vision is to be much more than that.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Uber CEO on ‘Multiple Avenues for Growth’ – AI, Flights, Business Travel

News Blog

Lyft Will Pay Airport Riders Up to $100 to Take an Uber — If Scheduled Ride Is Late

Lyft launched an on-time pick-up promise when riders schedule an airport trip, and if the driver is 10 minutes or more late, the company pledges to shell out $100 in Lyft cash to passengers if they ended up needing to use another service such as Uber or a taxi. Screengrabs of the Lyft app. Source:…

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Online Travel

Uber Forecasts Banner Fourth Quarter on Strong Holiday Travel Demand

The increasing return-to-office push — as well as the ongoing steady travel demand — is certainly coming at the first time for Uber, which is in a prime position to make a massive rebound from a challenging 2022.

Reuters | 2 months ago

Uber Forecasts Banner Fourth Quarter on Strong Holiday Travel Demand

News Blog

IDEAS: Uber One Campaign Sees Robert De Niro and Asa Butterfield Become ‘Best Friends’

A new campaign from Uber One has brought together an unlikely pairing in Hollywood legend Robert De Niro and Sex Education star Asa Butterfield, as they become 'best friends' thanks to their shared love for 'eating food and going places'. Credit: Mother London/Uber The three minute advert which comes from creative agency Mother London was…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

Travel Technology

Uber’s CEO on ‘Delightful’ Products and Smart Career Moves

Uber's CEO sits down with Skift's CEO to talk about the importance of building delightful products, the potential of autonomous vehicles, and the role of career compounding.

Jose Marmolejos | 2 months ago

Uber’s CEO on ‘Delightful’ Products and Smart Career Moves