Andrew Macdonald
@andrewgordonmac
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This is big: Uber Direct is now integrated with @Shopify Same-day or scheduled delivery, directly from Shopify merchant’s online stores, powered by Uber’s network — keeping the customer connected to their favorite merchant’s own brand
stop missing out on last-minute sales @Uber Direct just dropped in the Shopify App Store fulfill online orders in-store for same‑day local delivery because customers want your products now, not next week
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Big milestone for @Uber last week: Uber + Uber Eats crossed 300 million trips in a single week for the first time, up from ~250 million a year ago. ~900K trips every 30 mins 🤯 Best part is we're just getting started, building on this (remarkable) operational & technical scale
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The @Uber team’s been buzzing about this one, so I finally tried my first @ErewhonMarket smoothie today... it did not disappoint! NYC friends - get yours exclusively on @UberEats and @Postmates 🧋
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By our estimates, US consumers are overpaying by more than $2 billion a year due to these regulatory premiums We want Uber to remain affordable and reliable, but in extreme cases like these the result has unfortunately been higher prices for riders and fewer earning
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By Rainer Lempert, Senior Policy Scientist, and Julia Wunsch, Public Policy Manager
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Seattle is a clear example of how it can go wrong: the city passed an extreme pay standard in 2020. That plus layers of local fees means Seattle now has the highest fares in the country Because of the jump in prices, drivers in Seattle now earn *less* per hour than drivers in
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Interesting data on Uber prices vs. cost of living in the US Typically, prices track closely with local cost of living. But there is big disparity in a few markets like Seattle, NYC, and LA A combo of local fees, gov't insurance mandates, and ill-fitted pay rules mean rideshare
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Dallas, your autonomous ride has arrived 🚀 We’re thrilled to partner with @Avrideai to expand our robotaxi offerings, starting today!
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Proud to see @Uber's work highlighted in Forbes today. I may be biased, but I’ve always believed that engineers are often the first to spot transformative technologies. Earlier this year, I noticed how many of our engineers were experimenting with Claude to accelerate their
forbes.com
Claude Code Is Anthropic’s Gateway Drug To The Enterprise
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Delighted to welcome @RishiSunak back to Wayve — now over a year since he last visited as Prime Minister and when he brought the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 through Parliament. Since then progress has only accelerated and it is fantastic to see government's decision to
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Retail @Uber grew ~300% this Black Friday in the US, powered by new partners like @BestBuy, @HomeDepot, @Petco and @Sephora. Consumer tech, Christmas lights, and other holiday must-haves like...storage totes!
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Uber’s robotaxi service in UAE now includes fully driverless vehicles
theverge.com
No driver in Abu Dhabi
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Born in Paris 15 years ago, we’re proud to serve 500+ French cities, creating tens of thousands of economic opportunities and leading the way towards an all electric future. Thank you @USAmbFrance for the support.
@uber is a terrific example of American companies’ excellence and hard work in favor of technological advancements worldwide. Uber’s commitment to transportational flexibility for all is something to support, and I promise to facilitate it throughout France.
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🇦🇪 WeRide & @Uber launched Middle East’s 1st fully driverless Robotaxi commercial ops in Abu Dhabi! Also the 1st city outside U.S. offering L4 ops on Uber platform. Public rides now available on Yas via UberX, Uber Comfort, or “Autonomous” category. On track for breakeven. $WRD
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Another big step as we take autonomous mobility global
Another big day for @Uber and @WeRide_ai, as we launch the world’s first fully autonomous robotaxi service outside of the U.S. and China - let’s go! 🤖🚗♥️
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Thank you @USAmbFrance for supporting our efforts to partner with France to help grow local businesses and build smarter cities
@uber is a terrific example of American companies’ excellence and hard work in favor of technological advancements worldwide. Uber’s commitment to transportational flexibility for all is something to support, and I promise to facilitate it throughout France.
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Proud to support the AU food community. As Menulog winds down, @UberEats will keep restaurants delivering, couriers earning and customers fed—especially across regional Australia—via a commercial agreement focused on stability and service https://t.co/EJBOR9TzjU
uber.com
Uber Eats steps in to support customers, restaurants and delivery people with seamless transitions and tailored offers.
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Always good to see independent analysis confirming the important role @Uber plays as a platform for flexible work for more than 9 million people each month
Compelling new analysis from @HRAAdvisors: Uber drivers in Chicago, Philly & Portland earned $21–$23/hr after expenses. That’s on par with or above jobs like retail and home healthcare - and far more flexible. Here’s Philly at a glance, or click through for the full report:
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