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Uber cuts staff by 10%, removing layers and simplifying structures
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September 3, 2026
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees in a memo that the reorganization was to position Uber for the opportunities ahead.
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Uber adds train booking from Ixigo to app in India
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August 18, 2026
The partnership builds on Uber’s existing intercity travel service in India including cab rentals and long-distance buses.
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August 7, 2026
In addition to PhocusWire's regular quarterly earnings coverage, we rounded up results from other big names in the global travel industry.
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Mews partners with Uber to bring ride booking into hotel operations
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May 26, 2026
The integration will allow hotels to book, track and bill Uber rides through the Mews platform, as hospitality companies look to expand guest services and ancillary revenue opportunities.
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Expedia Group expands Meta partnership amid push to connect social, booking
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May 19, 2026
The expanded collaboration follows the recent news that Expedia is a partner with TikTok for its new in-app booking, a sign of the OTA's focus on growing its B2B distribution strategy.
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Expedia Group hits record Q1 profitability amid AI overhaul
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May 7, 2026
CEO Ariane Gorin shared concrete examples of how AI has driven performance across the business.
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Uber adds hotels, leans on loyalty to drive bookings
By Morgan Hines
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April 29, 2026
Uber is pushing to become a super app as it expands to offer hotels, voice booking and more.
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AI pulls travel brands deeper into commerce media
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April 7, 2026
As AI compresses the path to purchase, travel brands are expanding commerce media to capture high-intent demand.
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Travel funding deal volume hits new low in Q1 2026
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April 3, 2026
Travel startup funding was mostly made up of Series A rounds in Q1 2026, with total investment sinking lower compared to the same period in 2025.
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WeRide partners with Uber, Grab to advance AV rollout
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April 2, 2026
Launches in UAE and Singapore signal momentum in global rollout of autonomous taxis and shuttles.
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Uber acquires Blacklane to boost executive ride service
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March 30, 2026
Uber said the acquisition is part of its strategy to expand luxury and executive travel.
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Uber continues robotaxi push with Verne, Pony.ai partnership
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March 26, 2026
Uber has been aggressive in its autonomous ride efforts, announcing partnership after partnership over the last several months.
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Uber teams up with Zoox in latest robotaxi partnership
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March 11, 2026
The deal is Uber's latest move as it works to become the "largest facilitator of AV trips in the world."
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OTAs to hand over AI pricing policy details in US House committee investigation
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March 6, 2026
The chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has written to the CEOs of Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, Lyft and Uber regarding the impact of AI-driven pricing.
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Uber unveils autonomous solutions business
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February 25, 2026
Uber Autonomous Solutions is focused on three areas: infrastructure, user experience and fleet operations.
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