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Uber

Founded in 2009, Uber is a taxi-and-car-hailing app which operates in more than 449 cities and 66 countries. While its popularity has helped it grow to a multi-billion dollar valuation, it has faced pushback from authorities and protests from taxi drivers in multiple markets.

Chairman / President

Ronald Sugar

CEO / Managing Director

Dara Khosrowshahi

CFO / Finance Director

Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah

Industry

Technology (Ridesharing, Food Delivery)

Website

uber.com

Headquarters address

1515 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA

Stock Code

NYSE:UBER

Year founded

2009

Uber

Hong Kong ride-hailing car quota should reflect Uber’s operating ‘reality’: CEO

Dara Khosrowshahi says firm ‘won’t necessarily object’ to levy on ride-hailing trips to support taxi trade, but it depends on details of regulation.

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Safety is non-negotiable, but for long-term adherence to the city’s new rules, people must feel supported rather than policed.

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Baidu’s Apollo Go, WeRide and Pony.ai are outnumbering their US counterparts with more projects in various stages of commercialisation.

Baidu, public transport firm PostBus to launch robotaxis in Switzerland

The two firms expect to start testing their on-demand AmiGo service in December before its full commercial launch in 2027.

Taxi industry shifts focus to fair play after Hong Kong passes ride-hailing bill

Industry leaders demand meeting with transport officials, warn that government’s franchised fleet initiative may be undermined.

Ride-hailing services set to be licensed in Hong Kong by last quarter of 2026

Lawmakers pass Road Traffic Amendment Bill, but transport minister admits many details still need to be worked out.

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The blaze, which killed 12 people and wiped out neighbourhoods, was the most destructive in Los Angeles’ history.

Editorial | Ride-hailing regulation shows Hong Kong is moving in the right direction

The city needs to facilitate the coexistence of taxis and licensed ride-hailing rather than stifling the industries.

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Hong Kong ‘may set ride-hailing floor price’ to prevent race to bottom

But lawmaker warns that setting a minimum price may cause legal problems, suggests regulation by controlling number of licences issued instead.

Hong Kong to curb illegal ride-hailing by tying permits to car owners: minister

Transport chief Mable Chan says measures under proposed regulatory framework will also prevent speculative trading of licences.

Proposed Hong Kong ride-hailing rules cover licensing, vehicle age and insurance

Policy paper submitted to lawmakers also outlines a series of measures to respond to the taxi industry’s concerns.

Pony AI, nearing full-year robotaxi goal, eyes European markets

Pony AI is also trialling its technology in South Korea, where it has obtained nationwide permits for robotaxi operations.

AlipayHK extends fee waivers for Hong Kong cabbies amid e-payment reluctance

Measures implemented to promote digital payments as the city aims to boost use of system and modernise the taxi industry.

Baidu partners with Lyft to launch robotaxis in UK and Germany

The deal is part of a broader trend among Chinese autonomous-driving companies to bring their services to international markets.

How easy is it to ride with Hong Kong’s 5 premium taxi fleets? Only 1 passes test

Post reporters test out services of five operators in city centre, but most struggle to take orders and dispatch drivers.

.css-rcruog{color:#C79A00;}Video | The conflict between taxis and ride-hailing services

‘Very troublesome’: will Hong Kong ride-hailing rules turn Uber drivers away?

Drivers, concerned over proposed seven-year vehicle age limit, say framework ‘not very friendly’.

Can taxis and ride-hailing services co-exist in Hong Kong under new rules?

Government also likely to grab slice of lucrative sector while reining in ride-hailing operators, analysts say.

WeChat and Uber offer seamless overseas ride-hailing for Chinese travellers

Tencent highlights the convenience of not having to download a stand-alone Uber app to hail rides overseas.

Hong Kong businesses and workers weather the storm of Typhoon Wipha’s fury

While the city reeled under the No 10 typhoon signal, many restaurants remained open with workers forced to navigate the adverse conditions.

Editorial | Hong Kong’s move to give ride-hailing apps the green light is long overdue

As the details of the framework for ride-hailing apps are worked out, it is hoped that legal clarity will benefit all stakeholders.

How will ride-hailing rules work in Hong Kong? Here’s what we know so far

Authorities have unveiled long-awaited proposals to regulate ride-hailing platforms, so how might users be affected?

Flexible ride-hailing rules are needed, Uber tells Hong Kong authorities

Uber says government should not limit the number of ride-hailing platforms or vehicles under proposed regulations for platforms.

Baidu signs deal with Uber to deploy Apollo Go robotaxis in Asia, Middle East

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