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In the US and across the world we are seeing increasing momentum behind regulated ridesharing. China, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines are among countries that have publicly recognized the positive contribution of ridesharing to the economy and society, and have in place or are now developing regulatory frameworks that harness the benefits our technology can bring to riders, drivers, and cities. Our driver-partners are what make Uber special. Currently, there are more than 1.5 million around the world. These five driver-partners in Hong Kong have the right to be counted among them.

Uber’s cybersecurity team is joining with top tech companies to launch the first-ever Vendor Security Alliance (VSA), a coalition to enable businesses to streamline their vetting process for vendors’ cybersecurity risks.

I’m excited to announce that Jeff Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at Target, will be joining Uber as President, Ridesharing. Jeff will be responsible for Uber’s operations, marketing and customer support globally. Ryan Graves, who has been with us from the start, will continue to be integrally involved with Uber as our resident entrepreneur and builder. […]

Today we’re announcing our intention to merge Uber China with Didi Chuxing. Three years ago I traveled to China with a small group of people to see if we might be able to launch Uber there. It was an ambitious idea, given that we were still a relatively small start-up and no one there had […]

Behind every successful Uber ride is a technology many of us take for granted: maps. Mobile maps and GPS allow us to match you with the closest available driver, navigate the fastest path to your destination, and give you an accurate ETA. Accurate maps are at the heart of our service and the backbone of our business. The ongoing need for maps tailored to the Uber experience is why we’re doubling down on our investment in mapping.