Tag: Uber Technologies

Goldman hires Uber exec Peeyush Nahar to run its consumer bank

Goldman Sachs Group Inc hired Peeyush Nahar, VP of technology. at Uber Technologies Inc, to lead its consumer banking business, according to Reuters report. Nahar joins as the global head of its consumer business, which includes its online bank, Marcus. Nahar takes over Goldman’s fledgling consumer business at a time of turnover in the division…

Uber invests $75 mn in Joby Aviation; sells air taxi business Uber Elevate

Joby Aviation, a transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing passenger aircraft, has announced that Uber Technologies, Inc has agreed to invest a further $75 million in Joby as part of a broader transaction involving the acquisition of Uber Elevate by Joby and an expanded partnership between the two parent companies.  This investment…

Uber to lay off 3,000 additional employees and trim down investment

Ride-hailing giant Uber recently said that it has decided to lay off 3,000 more employees as coronavirus-led restrictions has reduced the demand for ride-hailing services. These job cuts are in addition to the 3,700 Uber had announced earlier this month. The employees were informed about the decision by Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi in an…

Uber joins as new founding member of Internet Ecosystem Innovation Committee

The Internet Ecosystem Innovation Committee (IEIC), an independent committee that promotes internet diversity and resilience through the formation of new global internet nexus points, announced that Uber, has joined as a founding member.  Dr. Jason Black, Head of Global Network Infrastructure at Uber Technologies, will be representing the company alongside the IEIC’s other founding members.…

Uber’s Careem cuts 31% of its workforce amid coronavirus

Ride-hailing giant Uber has been witnessing a series of layoffs across departments of the company due to the coronavirus impact on the business. Recently, the company had announced that it is laying off 3,700 employees globally to save costs.  Following the footsteps of its parent company, Uber’s subsidiary in Middle East Careem has now announced…