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FirstFT: Uber explored bid for travel website Expedia
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris locks horns with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier and Wall Street roars backWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Uber explored takeover bid for Expedia
Buying travel website would be ride-hailing group’s biggest deal as it looks to diversifyBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Uber’s drive for ‘super app’ status
The ride-hailing app is exploring a takeover of Expedia, which would be its biggest deal yetWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi | 5 Questions
The Uber chief executive on company culture, competing with Amazon, and Elon Musk’s robotaxisBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Uber Mulls Expedia Takeover Bid: FT
Uber is considering an Expedia takeover bid, the FT reported. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was once Expedia's CEO. Uber stock fell overnight. Expedia jumped.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Expedia stock jumps on report of acquisition interest by Uber
Shares of Expedia Group Inc. jumped more than 7% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the Financial Times reported Uber Technologies Inc. was considering a bid to buy the online travel company.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Uber shares slide on slowing bookings growth
Forecast for customer spending on ride-hailing app fell slightly short of Wall Street’s estimatesBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize
A state ballot measure was the first of its kind in the United States, but labor advocates worry it could lock Uber and Lyft drivers out of full-time employment status.Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Massachusetts Votes to Let Uber, Lyft Drivers Unionize
Passage of the state ballot measure gives about 70,000 ride-share drivers the right to organize and engage in collective bargaining, which is not guaranteed to them under federal law.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Waymo, Uber, Lyft Are Biggest Winners From Tesla's Robotaxi Flop
Tesla’s disappointing Robotaxi event highlighted how late the company is to the autonomous-vehicle race, leaving the door wide open for its competitors.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 11 -
Uber ate my money, but it won’t listen when I try to complain
You can give up trying to make contact, even when it involves reporting suspected fraud. Uber and Uber Eats debited seven unauthorised payments, totalling more than £100, from my debit card. I ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Uber has discussed a bid for travel booking company Expedia
Uber has discussed a potential bid for the travel booking company Expedia, CNBC confirmed.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Uber reportedly weighed buying Expedia. Analysts have reservations.
Shares of Expedia Group Inc. rallied after the Financial Times on Wednesday reported that ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. had weighed a possible purchase of the travel-booking platform. ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Protesters Say Uber and Lyft Are Still Failing Their Blind Passengers
At a protest in San Francisco, blind Uber and Lyft users claim that the ride-hailing companies aren’t doing enough to prevent drivers from turning them away.Tech - Wired - October 20 -
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Uber reports third-quarter results that beat Wall Street's revenue expectations
Uber reported third-quarter results Thursday that beat analysts' expectations for revenue.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Uber logs an earnings beat — but misses on a closely watched industry metric
Uber’s stock is falling after a miss on gross bookings, which measures the dollar value of things like rides and delivery orders.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Is China cannibalising the EU car industry?
Troubles at VW point to growing doubts about future of Europe-wide sector as imports of cheap EVs rise. For decades Germany has enjoyed a reputation as Europe’s car capital, with slogans such as ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Reports: Leverkusen's Boniface in car accident
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface was involved in a car crash following the club's 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, German media reported on Sunday.Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
New York woman charged with pepper-spraying Muslim Uber driver as he prayed
A New York woman has been charged with assault as a hate crime after she allegedly pepper-sprayed her Muslim Uber driver as he praying at a red light, prosecutors said Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Woman who allegedly pepper-sprayed Muslim Uber driver while he was praying charged with hate crime
A New York woman who allegedly pepper-sprayed a Muslim Uber driver while he was praying was hit with hate crime charges, according to officials. Jennifer Guilbeault, 23, was indicted Monday in the ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Awkward silences and backseat romances: what a week of riding Uber Pool reveals about Sydney
Elias Visontay rides aimlessly to see how friendly or antisocial Sydneysiders really are. Along the way he discovers why many drivers can’t stand Uber Pool. Follow our Australia news live blog ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia
The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
Dad sleeps in car as housing list reaches peak
A father with chronic back pain and asthma tells how the family-of-six are struggling to live a flat.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
France pushes for ‘flexibility’ on EU car emissions rules
Economy minister says Paris is sounding out European partners to see what can be doneWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.Business - CNBC - October 15 -
American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
DETROIT — A growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their vehicles are worth, according to a report Tuesday from Edmunds.com.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Trump pledges to impose sweeping tariffs on imported cars
Comments show former president would put increased US trade protectionism at the centre of a second-term agendaBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Stellantis Car Deliveries Slump on U.S. Woes
Stellantis vehicle deliveries fell 20% in the third quarter as the Jeep and Ram-maker began to take measures to address excess inventory in the U.S.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Officer thought colleague hit by car in Kaba case
An officer at the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba tells a court she believed a colleague had been hit by a car.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
China Considering Higher Tariffs on Car Imports
China said it may raise tariffs on imported internal-combustion-engine cars with large engines sizes, after the EU voted to increase import duties on China-made electric vehicles.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Red Bull change car after discussions with FIA
Red Bull say that they have made changes to their F1 car as a result of discussions with governing body the FIA.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Red Bull to change car after discussions with FIA
Red Bull say that they have made changes to their F1 car as a result of discussions with governing body the FIA.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17 -
Sara Sharif's injuries comparable to car crash, jury told
Sara Sharif's relatives are accused of murder after her body was found in her family's Surrey home.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Reddick rolls car in opening race of playoff semis
NASCAR regular-season champion Tyler Reddick rolled his car early during Sunday's playoff race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.Sports - ESPN - October 20
