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Uber’s new CEO has taken steps to salvage their reputation, but has a long way to go

May 4, 2018

The now notorious ride-hailing service Uber was at the heart of a staggering string of scandals in the months leading up to CEO Travis Kalanick’s resignation in June of last year. Their new chief, CEO Dara Khos...

Uber accepts settlement deal from Waymo, after rejecting larger figure

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Feb 11, 2018

Business, Science

Uber’s board of directors rejected a proposal from Waymo Tuesday, calling for the ride-sharing company to settle the two company’s ongoing legal dispute with a $500 million payment, according to Reuters. Waymo ...

Uber CEO backs out of Trump’s economic advisory council in wake of boycott

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Feb 3, 2017

Business, Policy, Science

Uber’s CEO, Travis Kalanick, is backing out of Donald Trump’s economic advisory council, after public perception of support for Trump’s policies led to an online boycott against the ride service. In an email ad...

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