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Gautam Adani meets Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, says ‘excited for future…’
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1y ago
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Billionaire Gautam Adani hinted at a potential collaboration between the Adani group and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi during Khosrowshahi's recent visit to India. Adani praised Khosrowshahi's vision for Uber's expansion in India and his commitment to empowering Indian drivers. Meanwhile, Khosrowshahi expressed that Uber has faced challenges in the Indian market due to intense price competition. Further details about the potential collaboration were not provided.
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Adani to partner with Uber? Gautam Adani hints after meeting with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi
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1y ago
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi met with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, who praised Uber's expansion in India and hinted at collaboration. Khosrowshahi also met with Indian ministers and discussed initiatives for sustainable transportation and driver welfare. The post by Adani received positive responses, with some questioning the need for a partnership. Uber has partnered with ONDC to expand its services in India. Despite facing competition from Ola Cabs and Rapido, Uber is committed to offering safe and reliable transportation options in the country, acknowledging India as a challenging market.
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Gautam Adani's Adani Group in talks with Uber to introduce electric passenger cars: Report
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
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Indian conglomerate Adani Group is reportedly in talks with Uber to introduce its electric passenger cars onto the ride-hailing platform. The partnership could bolster Adani's super app, Adani One, which offers various services including flight and vacation bookings, airport services, and cab bookings. Adani Group plans to purchase and integrate electric vehicles into Uber's fleet, potentially accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and aligning with Adani's commitment to energy transition. The potential collaboration follows a meeting between Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Gautam Adani, where Adani praised Uber's expansion in India and hinted at future collaborations.
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on cofounder Travis Kalanick: “distance has allowed healing to happen”
Economic Times
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1y ago
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In a recent interview, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi spoke about the mended relationship between him and founder Travis Kalanick. Khosrowshahi expressed respect for Kalanick's accomplishments and acknowledged his passion for the company, despite no longer owning shares. He also discussed the difference between founders and CEOs, highlighting the importance of both roles. Khosrowshahi emphasized that Uber's core foundation was strong and that he was fortunate to take over during a challenging time. He mentioned the company's shift towards focusing on mobility and exiting unprofitable markets. Khosrowshahi's trip to India involved meetings with prominent figures, including Adani Group's Gautam Adani, with hints of potential collaborations.
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Adani in talks with Uber to own, operate an EV fleet
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Adani Group is in talks with Uber for a strategic alliance that would see Adani entering the ride-hailing space with electric vehicles. The plan involves Adani Group becoming a fleet operator by purchasing and listing hundreds of electric four-wheelers on Uber's platform. The partnership would focus on Adani-managed airports initially, with potential integration of Uber's app with Adani One, the conglomerate's travel superapp, in the future. Adani Group would not manufacture cars but manage an EV fleet on Uber. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed his commitment to scaling up shared mobility and transitioning to EVs in India.
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Uber CEO outlines plans for increasing driver EV access, reducing emissions at SXSW
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi shared his vision for the future of the company at SXSW. He outlined three main priorities: increasing driver access to electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce emissions, making Uber more affordable for consumers, and expanding the services offered by Uber Eats. To achieve these goals, Uber has partnered with automakers and rental companies to offer discounts on EVs and charging infrastructure support. Khosrowshahi also expressed an interest in autonomous vehicles as part of Uber's future plans.
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Musk declines Uber’s partnership offer; Tesla to go solo on robotaxis
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk declined Uber's offer to collaborate on autonomous vehicles, opting to develop Tesla's robotaxi project independently. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi revealed this during an interview, highlighting that Uber and other companies like Waymo will compete with Tesla. Despite potential rivalry, Khosrowshahi is open to future partnerships, emphasizing that Uber stabilizes demand in the unpredictable autonomous vehicle sector. Tesla's decision could amplify competition and affect Uber's ride volume and revenue.
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Uber CEO named in FT article on 'boring CEOs', says 'I'll have to go cliff diving'
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2y ago
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Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, responded to being mentioned in a Financial Times article about 'unexciting CEOs' by saying it was "next level." The article suggested that Khosrowshahi might not be as sensational as his predecessor, Travis Kalanick, but noted that Uber has achieved profitability during his leadership. Khosrowshahi humorously responded that he might need to try cliff diving over the weekend.
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Uber CEO says growth in South Korea promising despite underdog status
Economic Times
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11m ago
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has expressed commitment to the South Korean market, where the company is currently competing against local giant Kakao. Khosrowshahi believes that the Uber platform will attract more taxi drivers, leading to growth in the market. Despite Kakao's dominant market share of over 90% in the taxi-hailing sector, Khosrowshahi is confident that Uber's market share will continue to increase. Uber re-entered the South Korean market in 2021 through a joint venture with SK Group, and their Uber Taxi service has seen significant growth in passenger numbers, including a rise in international travelers using the platform.
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Uber CEO says the company took its drivers 'for granted'
Business Insider
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1y ago
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During a talk in Bengaluru, India, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discussed how drivers played a crucial role in helping the ride-hailing company navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic. Khosrowshahi admitted that Uber had previously taken its drivers for granted, but the downturn in rides and revenue prompted a reevaluation of their importance. He emphasized the need to prioritize the driver experience, stating that Uber had to earn their loyalty daily as part of the gig economy. However, there are reports of discontent among Uber drivers over increased competition and declining earnings.
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Uber CEO Dara resigns from self-driving startup Aurora's board
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7m ago
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has resigned from self-driving vehicle technology startup Aurora Innovation's board, as per a company filing. He resigned citing the need to focus on his ongoing responsibilities as CEO of Uber and cut external board commitments. In 2020, Uber sold its self-driving unit Uber ATG to Aurora and invested $400 million in the startup.
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