Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs, or roughly 10% of its global workforce, in the company’s biggest round of layoffs since the Covid pandemic.&nbsp;The ride-hailing giant says it wants to remove layers of management, simplify its organisation and make faster decisions. The move comes as Uber prepares for a future increasingly shaped by robotaxis and autonomous driving. The cuts are striking because Uber is not currently describing a business in crisis. In its latest quarter, the company reported 22% year-on-year growth in gross bookings and said its trailing 12-month free cash flow had crossed $10 billion for the first time.<h2>Why is Uber cutting 3,300 jobs?</h2>CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber had become a much larger company, but that growth had also created more layers, coordination and fragmented ownership.&nbsp;The restructuring will reduce the number of managers by about 20%. Uber will also cut the number of very small teams and combine some engineering, science and delivery operations.The company is also reducing the number of employees working remotely.

Fewer than 1% of its workforce will be allowed to work fully remotely, while Uber will continue its three-day office policy. Unlike several major technology companies, Khosrowshahi did not blame artificial intelligence for the job cuts. Instead, he said a leaner organisation would create savings that could be reinvested in growth, innovation and future capabilities.&nbsp;<h2>Uber is betting heavily on robotaxis</h2>The timing of the layoffs is important.Uber is trying to position itself as a major marketplace for autonomous rides as robotaxis expand in the US. The company has been working with autonomous vehicle firms, including Waymo, whose driverless cars are available through Uber in some cities. But Waymo is also expanding independently, while Tesla is pushing deeper into robotaxis. That has raised questions about whether driverless cars could eventually reduce Uber’s role as the middleman between passengers and drivers. Uber has said it plans to invest more than $10 billion in robotaxis over the coming years.<h2>Biggest Uber layoffs since Covid</h2>The 3,300 job cuts are Uber’s largest since May 2020, when the pandemic devastated demand for rides and forced the company to eliminate about 6,700 positions.&nbsp;Uber had roughly 34,000 employees globally at the end of last year. The latest restructuring therefore marks a very different moment. Uber is cutting jobs while its core business is growing strongly. The company is effectively trying to become leaner before the next phase of transport arrives one in which autonomous vehicles could change how its entire platform operates.

Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce, in its biggest layoffs since Covid. The company is reducing management layers and redirecting resources towards growth and its expanding robotaxi strategy.

Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs, or roughly 10% of its global workforce, in the company’s biggest round of layoffs since the Covid pandemic. The ride-hailing giant says it wants to remove layers of management, simplify its organisation and make faster decisions. The move comes as Uber prepares for a future increasingly shaped by robotaxis and autonomous driving. The cuts are striking because Uber is not currently describing a business in crisis. In its latest quarter, the company reported 22% year-on-year growth in gross bookings and said its trailing 12-month free cash flow had crossed $10 billion for the first time. Why is Uber cutting 3,300 jobs? CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber had become a much larger company, but that growth had also created more layers, coordination and fragmented ownership. The restructuring will reduce the number of managers by about 20%. Uber will also cut the number of very small teams and combine some engineering, science and delivery operations. The company is also reducing the number of employees working remotely.

Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce, in its biggest layoffs since Covid. The company is reducing management layers and redirecting resources towards growth and its expanding robotaxi strategy.

Biggest layoffs since COVID: Uber to cut 3,300 jobs as company restructures for the robotaxi era

For many employees, weekends are meant for rest. But at ride-hailing giant Uber, the boundary between weekdays and weekends can be less defined. The company’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, recently spoke about the company’s intense work culture and the expectations that come with it. During an appearance on the podcast The Diary of a CEO, hosted by Steven Bartlett, Khosrowshahi revealed that he often communicates with his team on weekends. For him, sending emails on a Saturday is simply part of staying engaged with work. However, if those messages go unanswered, he tends to follow up the next day to check in.&nbsp;Khosrowshahi said that when he does not receive a response to a Saturday email, he sometimes sends another message on Sunday containing only a question mark. The follow-up is meant to prompt a reply and understand why there was no response from the team.<h2>A workplace that expects commitment</h2>The Uber chief also spoke openly about the level of dedication expected from employees. According to him, anyone joining the company should be prepared for a demanding environment where high performance is the norm. He explained that the company does not hesitate to give direct feedback if someone’s work falls short of expectations. “At Uber, it’s different. You come to Uber, you’re going to work your ass off. We’re going to be really demanding. If you’re not performing, we’re going to let you know. And if you don’t fix it, we’re going to push you out,” he said.&nbsp;Khosrowshahi added that employees who fail to improve after such feedback may eventually be pushed out of the organisation. In his view, the company prioritises accountability and results.<h2>Hard work with meaningful opportunities</h2>Despite the demanding pace, Khosrowshahi believes Uber offers strong opportunities for growth. He said the company gives individuals the chance to take ownership of their work and make a noticeable impact. According to him, those who are willing to put in the effort can gain valuable experience, learn quickly and build a strong future while contributing to a company that aims to make a difference globally.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said he often sends weekend emails to employees and follows up if unanswered. He described Uber as demanding but offering strong growth opportunities for those willing to work hard.

For many employees, weekends are meant for rest. But at ride-hailing giant Uber, the boundary between weekdays and weekends can be less defined. The company’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, recently spoke about the company’s intense work culture and the expectations that come with it. During an appearance on the podcast The Diary of a CEO, hosted by Steven Bartlett, Khosrowshahi revealed that he often communicates with his team on weekends. For him, sending emails on a Saturday is simply part of staying engaged with work. However, if those messages go unanswered, he tends to follow up the next day to check in. Khosrowshahi said that when he does not receive a response to a Saturday email, he sometimes sends another message on Sunday containing only a question mark. The follow-up is meant to prompt a reply and understand why there was no response from the team. A workplace that expects commitment The Uber chief also spoke openly about the level of dedication expected from employees. According to him, anyone joining the company should be prepared for a demanding environment where high performance is the norm. He explained that the company does not hesitate to give direct feedback if someone’s work falls short of expectations. “At Uber, it’s different. You come to Uber, you’re going to work your ass off. We’re going to be really demanding. If you’re not performing, we’re going to let you know. And if you don’t fix it, we’re going to push you out,” he said. Khosrowshahi added that employees who fail to improve after such feedback may eventually be pushed out of the organisation. In his view, the company prioritises accountability and results. Hard work with meaningful opportunities Despite the demanding pace, Khosrowshahi believes Uber offers strong opportunities for growth. He said the company gives individuals the chance to take ownership of their work and make a noticeable impact. According to him, those who are willing to put in the effort can gain valuable experience, learn quickly and build a strong future while contributing to a company that aims to make a difference globally.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said he often sends weekend emails to employees and follows up if unanswered. He described Uber as demanding but offering strong growth opportunities for those willing to work hard.

‘You’re going to work your a** off’: Uber CEO on work-life balance, expects employees to reply emails on weekends

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi recently revealed that he spent several months as the company's driver to understand the challenges faced by the drivers working for company.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi turns driver to understand workers

Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt will next be seen in the role of former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick in ‘Super Pumped’, an anthology drama.

Created by showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien and Beth Schacter, ‘Super Pumped’ will be a project to series at Showtime.&nbsp;

The first season will deal with Uber and Kalanick’s meteoric rise in Silicon Valley, the company’s roller coaster ride and Kalanick’s eventual ouster amid allegations of sexual harassment and a toxic environment at the company.

On getting Joseph Gordon-Levitt on board, Amy Israel, executive vp scripted programming at Showtime said, “Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a remarkably intelligent and charismatic actor, embodying charm with an unpredictable edge. We are beyond excited to see what he will bring to the role of Travis Kalanick, the hyper-brilliant and controversial CEO whose ambition and reckless drive threatened the very enterprise he was determined to build. We are equally thrilled to be partnering on another series with Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Beth Schacter, who always deliver provocative and deeply entertaining shows that drive cultural conversation.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-a-quiet-place-2-to-premiere-in-china-on-may-28-387293" hreflang="en">'A Quiet Place 2' to premiere in China on May 28</a>

Every season of Super Pumped will delve into a story that rocked the business world and changed the wider culture. The first season is based on the book ‘Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber’ by Mike Isaac.

It will be written and executive produced by Koppelman and Levien and Schacter. They will serve as showrunners.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-%E2%80%98boss-baby-2%E2%80%99-to-release-in-theaters-and-ott-on-the-same-day-387247" hreflang="en">‘Boss Baby 2’ to release in theaters and OTT on the same day</a>

Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt will next be seen in the role of former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick in ‘Super Pumped’, an anthology drama. Created by showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien and Beth Schacter, ‘Super Pumped’ will be a project to series at Showtime.

Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt will next be seen in the role of former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick in ‘Super Pumped’, an anthology drama. Created by showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien and Beth Schacter, ‘Super Pumped’ will be a project to series at Showtime. The first season will deal with Uber and Kalanick’s meteoric rise in Silicon Valley, the company’s roller coaster ride and Kalanick’s eventual ouster amid allegations of sexual harassment and a toxic environment at the company. On getting Joseph Gordon-Levitt on board, Amy Israel, executive vp scripted programming at Showtime said, “Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a remarkably intelligent and charismatic actor, embodying charm with an unpredictable edge. We are beyond excited to see what he will bring to the role of Travis Kalanick, the hyper-brilliant and controversial CEO whose ambition and reckless drive threatened the very enterprise he was determined to build. We are equally thrilled to be partnering on another series with Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Beth Schacter, who always deliver provocative and deeply entertaining shows that drive cultural conversation.” 'A Quiet Place 2' to premiere in China on May 28 Every season of Super Pumped will delve into a story that rocked the business world and changed the wider culture. The first season is based on the book ‘Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber’ by Mike Isaac. It will be written and executive produced by Koppelman and Levien and Schacter. They will serve as showrunners. ‘Boss Baby 2’ to release in theaters and OTT on the same day

Joseph Gordon Levitt to play former Uber CEO in anthology series 'Super Pumped'

Global ride-hailing firm&nbsp;Uber&nbsp;Technologies will give free insurance to its 450,000 driver partners in India that will cover death, disability or hospitalisation due to accidents, the company said on Tuesday.

The San Francisco-based company, which competes with Softbank-backed local rival Ola in India, is grappling with an overhaul of its workplace culture, a range of legal troubles and most recently a bitter board dispute.

Earlier this year&nbsp;Uber&nbsp;faced a backlash from drivers in India, one of its biggest and most competitive markets, who went on strike after the company, in a bid to make money, cut back on lucrative incentives.

The insurance by ICICI Lombard General Insurance will be applicable from Sept. 1, and will provide cover ranging from 500,000 rupees ($7,814) in case of death to 50,000 rupees ($781) for outpatient treatment, the company said.

Uber&nbsp;this week picked <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/expedia-chief-dara-khosrowshahi-set-to-be-new-uber-ceo-reports-19571">Expedia&nbsp;Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi</a> to become its new CEO, according to a memo, putting him in charge of turning around the loss-making, scandal-ridden company.

The San Francisco-based company, which competes with Softbank-backed local rival Ola in India, is grappling with an overhaul of its workplace culture, a range of legal troubles and most recently a bitter board dispute

Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies will give free insurance to its 450,000 driver partners in India that will cover death, disability or hospitalisation due to accidents, the company said on Tuesday. The San Francisco-based company, which competes with Softbank-backed local rival Ola in India, is grappling with an overhaul of its workplace culture, a range of legal troubles and most recently a bitter board dispute. Earlier this year Uber faced a backlash from drivers in India, one of its biggest and most competitive markets, who went on strike after the company, in a bid to make money, cut back on lucrative incentives. The insurance by ICICI Lombard General Insurance will be applicable from Sept. 1, and will provide cover ranging from 500,000 rupees ($7,814) in case of death to 50,000 rupees ($781) for outpatient treatment, the company said. Uber this week picked Expedia Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi to become its new CEO, according to a memo, putting him in charge of turning around the loss-making, scandal-ridden company.

Uber to provide free insurance for its drivers in India

Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Travis Kalanick, co-founder of one of the most influential technology companies of its generation, resigned on Tuesday under pressure from investors after a string of setbacks. Kalanick&#39;s departure caps a tumultuous period for the world&#39;s largest ride-services company that has revolutionised the taxi industry and challenged transportation regulations worldwide.

The 40-year-old&#39;s pugnacious style largely defined Uber&#39;s approach and helped it become a transportation colossus valued at $68 billion, the largest private firm backed by venture capitalists in the world.

But that brashness has also been blamed for scandals this year, from the unearthing of a culture of bullying and discrimination at Uber to a US Department of Justice federal investigation and a high-stakes lawsuit filed by Alphabet Inc that threatens Uber&#39;s self-driving car ambitions.

&quot;I love Uber more than anything in the world and at this difficult moment in my personal life I have accepted the investors&#39; request to step aside so that Uber can go back to building rather than be distracted with another fight,&quot; Kalanick said in an email to employees that was seen by Reuters.

Kalanick will remain on the board. But his departure as CEO widens an already gaping hole at the top of Uber which has no chief operating officer, chief financial officer or general counsel at the moment. For now, 14 people who reported to Kalanick are running Uber.

It is not clear who will be Uber&#39;s next CEO. Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg has been identified as a target in media reports, but a source close to Sandberg told Reuters she plans to stay at the online social media company.

Kalanick faced increased scrutiny for a culture of sexism and rule-breaking at the company he helped start in 2009. After a video showing Kalanick berating an Uber driver who had complained about falling wages was released in February, the CEO made a public apology and promised to seek &quot;leadership help.&quot;

It is not known publicly how much of Uber Kalanick owns, but he has until now wielded near-total control of the company, made possible by a dual-class share structure that gives him and key allies 10 votes per share.

&quot;Toxic Culture&quot;

Ultimately, it was some of Uber&#39;s main investors who forced Kalanick out, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Venture capital firm Benchmark, whose partner Bill Gurley is one of Uber&#39;s largest shareholders and sits on its board, plus investors First Round Capital, Lowercase Capital, Menlo Ventures and Fidelity Investments, all pressed Kalanick to quit.

A source close to Menlo Ventures, which led one of Uber&#39;s early financing rounds, told Reuters that the firm helped write a letter calling for Kalanick to step down.

The investors delivered the letter to Kalanick while he was in Chicago, the New York Times reported, citing people with knowledge of the situation.&nbsp;

Kalanick&#39;s decision &quot;was a surprise to everyone&quot;, a second Uber spokesman said.

In a statement sent to Reuters, the Uber board of directors called Kalanick&#39;s resignation &quot;a bold decision&quot; that &quot;gives the company room to fully embrace this new chapter in Uber&#39;s history&quot;.

The CEO&#39;s departure comes after a lengthy investigation led by former US&nbsp;Attorney General Eric Holder, which concluded that Kalanick&#39;s authority should be reduced and that board oversight and independence should increase.

Uber hired Holder&#39;s firm Covington and Burling to look into its culture and workplace practices after a female former employee, Susan Fowler, publicly accused the company of sexual harassment.

What followed was a mountain of scandals, including a criminal investigation into Uber&#39;s use of technology to evade regulators in certain cities and a trade secrets lawsuit filed by Alphabet&#39;s self-driving division, Waymo.

Uber faces other lawsuits filed by drivers over their pay and treatment, and Uber fired 20 employees for incidents involving discrimination, sexual harassment and other bad behaviour earlier this month.

Uber &quot;is the very definition of a toxic leadership culture&quot; and Kalanick &quot;set the tone&quot;, said Jason Hanold, chief executive officer and managing partner at human resources executive recruitment firm Hanold Associates.

Sweeping Power

Following the release of the damning Covington report, Kalanick said last week he would take a leave of absence to grieve for his mother, who died recently in a boating accident that also seriously injured his father, and to work on his leadership skills.

&quot;Uber couldn&#39;t make a credible claim that it was committed to the changes it has to make if he was hovering in the wings, waiting to return as CEO,&quot; said Erik Gordon, a technology and entrepreneurship expert at the University of Michigan&#39;s Ross School of Business.

Kalanick and other executives were also criticized for the handling of a crisis in India after an Uber driver was arrested for raping a passenger. Though the driver was convicted in 2015, Kalanick and other executives became convinced the crime was a set up by a local rival, former employees said.

Eric Alexander, the head of Asian business for Uber, shared medical records internally, including with Kalanick. Alexander argued they showed the woman had been assaulted but not raped, people who spoke to him said. Alexander was fired earlier this month.

Even some of Kalanick&#39;s staunchest allies have found fault with how Uber has been run. In a blog post on Medium published on Tuesday, Uber co-founder Garrett Camp, who has long aligned himself with Kalanick, called Uber&#39;s problems serious.

&quot;Over the years we have neglected parts of our culture as we have focused on growth. We have failed to build some of the systems that every company needs to scale successfully,&quot; Camp wrote.

Kalanick has enjoyed sweeping power at Uber, through his share ownership and voting power, as well as his commanding personality and micromanaging tendencies.

His authority is not atypical in Silicon Valley, where investors often give founders great autonomy, and Uber&#39;s board frequently voiced support of Kalanick despite mounting problems.

In March, following the start of the Holder investigation, Uber director Arianna Huffington said on a call with reporters the board had full confidence in Kalanick.

She repeated that position on Friday in an interview with Reuters by saying Kalanick&#39;s leave of absence was solely his decision.

Gurley, one of Kalanick&#39;s closest confidants, praised the CEO on Twitter following his resignation.

&quot;There will be many pages in the history books devoted to @travisk - very few entrepreneurs have had such a lasting impact on the world,&quot; Gurley wrote.

Kalanick's departure caps a tumultuous period for the world's largest ride-services company that has revolutionised the taxi industry and challenged transportation regulations worldwide

Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Travis Kalanick, co-founder of one of the most influential technology companies of its generation, resigned on Tuesday under pressure from investors after a string of setbacks. Kalanick's departure caps a tumultuous period for the world's largest ride-services company that has revolutionised the taxi industry and challenged transportation regulations worldwide. The 40-year-old's pugnacious style largely defined Uber's approach and helped it become a transportation colossus valued at $68 billion, the largest private firm backed by venture capitalists in the world. But that brashness has also been blamed for scandals this year, from the unearthing of a culture of bullying and discrimination at Uber to a US Department of Justice federal investigation and a high-stakes lawsuit filed by Alphabet Inc that threatens Uber's self-driving car ambitions. "I love Uber more than anything in the world and at this difficult moment in my personal life I have accepted the investors' request to step aside so that Uber can go back to building rather than be distracted with another fight," Kalanick said in an email to employees that was seen by Reuters. Kalanick will remain on the board. But his departure as CEO widens an already gaping hole at the top of Uber which has no chief operating officer, chief financial officer or general counsel at the moment. For now, 14 people who reported to Kalanick are running Uber. It is not clear who will be Uber's next CEO. Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg has been identified as a target in media reports, but a source close to Sandberg told Reuters she plans to stay at the online social media company. Kalanick faced increased scrutiny for a culture of sexism and rule-breaking at the company he helped start in 2009. After a video showing Kalanick berating an Uber driver who had complained about falling wages was released in February, the CEO made a public apology and promised to seek "leadership help." It is not known publicly how much of Uber Kalanick owns, but he has until now wielded near-total control of the company, made possible by a dual-class share structure that gives him and key allies 10 votes per share. "Toxic Culture" Ultimately, it was some of Uber's main investors who forced Kalanick out, according to a source familiar with the matter. Venture capital firm Benchmark, whose partner Bill Gurley is one of Uber's largest shareholders and sits on its board, plus investors First Round Capital, Lowercase Capital, Menlo Ventures and Fidelity Investments, all pressed Kalanick to quit. A source close to Menlo Ventures, which led one of Uber's early financing rounds, told Reuters that the firm helped write a letter calling for Kalanick to step down. The investors delivered the letter to Kalanick while he was in Chicago, the New York Times reported, citing people with knowledge of the situation. Kalanick's decision "was a surprise to everyone", a second Uber spokesman said. In a statement sent to Reuters, the Uber board of directors called Kalanick's resignation "a bold decision" that "gives the company room to fully embrace this new chapter in Uber's history". The CEO's departure comes after a lengthy investigation led by former US Attorney General Eric Holder, which concluded that Kalanick's authority should be reduced and that board oversight and independence should increase. Uber hired Holder's firm Covington and Burling to look into its culture and workplace practices after a female former employee, Susan Fowler, publicly accused the company of sexual harassment. What followed was a mountain of scandals, including a criminal investigation into Uber's use of technology to evade regulators in certain cities and a trade secrets lawsuit filed by Alphabet's self-driving division, Waymo. Uber faces other lawsuits filed by drivers over their pay and treatment, and Uber fired 20 employees for incidents involving discrimination, sexual harassment and other bad behaviour earlier this month. Uber "is the very definition of a toxic leadership culture" and Kalanick "set the tone", said Jason Hanold, chief executive officer and managing partner at human resources executive recruitment firm Hanold Associates. Sweeping Power Following the release of the damning Covington report, Kalanick said last week he would take a leave of absence to grieve for his mother, who died recently in a boating accident that also seriously injured his father, and to work on his leadership skills. "Uber couldn't make a credible claim that it was committed to the changes it has to make if he was hovering in the wings, waiting to return as CEO," said Erik Gordon, a technology and entrepreneurship expert at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Kalanick and other executives were also criticized for the handling of a crisis in India after an Uber driver was arrested for raping a passenger. Though the driver was convicted in 2015, Kalanick and other executives became convinced the crime was a set up by a local rival, former employees said. Eric Alexander, the head of Asian business for Uber, shared medical records internally, including with Kalanick. Alexander argued they showed the woman had been assaulted but not raped, people who spoke to him said. Alexander was fired earlier this month. Even some of Kalanick's staunchest allies have found fault with how Uber has been run. In a blog post on Medium published on Tuesday, Uber co-founder Garrett Camp, who has long aligned himself with Kalanick, called Uber's problems serious. "Over the years we have neglected parts of our culture as we have focused on growth. We have failed to build some of the systems that every company needs to scale successfully," Camp wrote. Kalanick has enjoyed sweeping power at Uber, through his share ownership and voting power, as well as his commanding personality and micromanaging tendencies. His authority is not atypical in Silicon Valley, where investors often give founders great autonomy, and Uber's board frequently voiced support of Kalanick despite mounting problems. In March, following the start of the Holder investigation, Uber director Arianna Huffington said on a call with reporters the board had full confidence in Kalanick. She repeated that position on Friday in an interview with Reuters by saying Kalanick's leave of absence was solely his decision. Gurley, one of Kalanick's closest confidants, praised the CEO on Twitter following his resignation. "There will be many pages in the history books devoted to @travisk - very few entrepreneurs have had such a lasting impact on the world," Gurley wrote.

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns under investor pressure

Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Travis Kalanick on Tuesday said it was time for him to &quot;grow up&quot; and get help after a video was published showing him getting into an argument with a driver for the ride service who complained about pay rates.

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WATCH: The dispute between Kalanick and the Uber driver begins at around 4:15.

Bloomberg on Tuesday published a video of Kalanick, a co-founder of the company, arguing with a driver who tells him that rates have been cut and he has lost money. The 40-year-old Kalanick responds angrily that some people don&#39;t take responsibility for their own actions.

The video is the latest in a series of challenges and embarrassments for the ride service. Last week, Alphabet Inc&#39;s self-driving vehicle unit Waymo sued Uber for allegedly stealing designs related to autonomous vehicles, a claim that Uber has denied.

Uber also is investigating allegations of sexual harassment in its own organization. Earlier this month, a female former engineer at Uber said in a widely read blog post that managers and human resources officers at the company had not punished her manager after she reported his unwanted sexual advances, and even threatened her with a poor performance review.

In the video published by Bloomberg on Tuesday, the driver in a dash cam tells Kalanick, a passenger, that &quot;people are not trusting you anymore,&quot; and complains that rates for drivers have fallen.

Kalanick responds, &quot;Some people don&#39;t like to take responsibility for their own shit. They blame everything in their life on somebody else. Good luck!&quot;

In his statement released later on Tuesday, Kalanick said he was ashamed for treating the driver disrespectfully, and he apologized to the driver and others.

&quot;It&rsquo;s clear this video is a reflection of me - and the criticism we&rsquo;ve received is a stark reminder that I must fundamentally change as a leader and grow up. This is the first time I&rsquo;ve been willing to admit that I need leadership help and I intend to get it,&quot; he wrote.

(Reuters)

'I must fundamentally change as a leader and grow up...I need leadership help and I intend to get it'

Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Travis Kalanick on Tuesday said it was time for him to "grow up" and get help after a video was published showing him getting into an argument with a driver for the ride service who complained about pay rates. WATCH: The dispute between Kalanick and the Uber driver begins at around 4:15. Bloomberg on Tuesday published a video of Kalanick, a co-founder of the company, arguing with a driver who tells him that rates have been cut and he has lost money. The 40-year-old Kalanick responds angrily that some people don't take responsibility for their own actions. The video is the latest in a series of challenges and embarrassments for the ride service. Last week, Alphabet Inc's self-driving vehicle unit Waymo sued Uber for allegedly stealing designs related to autonomous vehicles, a claim that Uber has denied. Uber also is investigating allegations of sexual harassment in its own organization. Earlier this month, a female former engineer at Uber said in a widely read blog post that managers and human resources officers at the company had not punished her manager after she reported his unwanted sexual advances, and even threatened her with a poor performance review. In the video published by Bloomberg on Tuesday, the driver in a dash cam tells Kalanick, a passenger, that "people are not trusting you anymore," and complains that rates for drivers have fallen. Kalanick responds, "Some people don't like to take responsibility for their own shit. They blame everything in their life on somebody else. Good luck!" In his statement released later on Tuesday, Kalanick said he was ashamed for treating the driver disrespectfully, and he apologized to the driver and others. "It’s clear this video is a reflection of me - and the criticism we’ve received is a stark reminder that I must fundamentally change as a leader and grow up. This is the first time I’ve been willing to admit that I need leadership help and I intend to get it," he wrote. (Reuters)

Uber CEO says he must 'grow up' after blasting Uber driver complaining of cuts

The chief executive of Uber Technologies Inc has ordered an &quot;urgent investigation&quot; into claims of sexual harassment at the ride-hailing service made by a former employee.

Chief Executive Travis Kalanick said on Sunday he instructed his chief human resources officer to investigate the accusations described in a blog post by Susan Fowler, who worked as an engineer at Uber from November 2015 to December 2016.

In a statement sent to Reuters, Kalanick called Fowler&#39;s allegations &quot;abhorrent and against everything Uber stands for and believes in&quot;.

Fowler wrote in a blog post published Sunday that she was subjected to sexual advances but, when she reported the offense to human resources officials and management, they declined to punish the offender because he &quot;was a high performer&quot;.&nbsp;

Fowler, who is now an engineer at payments company Stripe, said her manager used the company&#39;s chat software to try &quot;to get me to have sex with him&quot;. She took screenshots of the messages and reported him.

Instead, management said &quot;they wouldn&#39;t feel comfortable punishing him for what was probably just an innocent mistake on his part,&quot; Fowler wrote.

Fowler&#39;s tale prompted a backlash, including a revival of the #DeleteUber movement, which stemmed from accusations that the San Francisco ride service aimed to profit from a protest last month at New York&#39;s John F&nbsp;Kennedy Airport following President Donald Trump&rsquo;s executive order banning refugees and immigrants from certain countries.

&quot;We seek to make Uber a just workplace and there can be absolutely no place for this kind of behavior at Uber - and anyone who behaves this way or thinks this is OK will be fired,&quot; Kalanick said on Sunday.

Arianna Huffington, who joined Uber&#39;s board last year, said in a tweet that she would work with the company&#39;s new chief human resources officer, Liane Hornsey, to conduct the investigation.

Many women working in Silicon Valley, particularly in highly technical roles, say they have experienced misogyny and harassment in the male-dominated field. Technology companies are under mounting pressure to hire more diverse workforces -- including more women, blacks and Latinos -- but progress has been slow.

Fowler said that when she joined Uber, the division she worked in comprised more than 25 per cent women. By the time she left, only 3 per cent of the 150 or so engineers were women.

(Reuters)

Susan Fowler said she was subjected to sexual advances at Uber but when she reported the offence to HR, they declined to punish the offender

The chief executive of Uber Technologies Inc has ordered an "urgent investigation" into claims of sexual harassment at the ride-hailing service made by a former employee. Chief Executive Travis Kalanick said on Sunday he instructed his chief human resources officer to investigate the accusations described in a blog post by Susan Fowler, who worked as an engineer at Uber from November 2015 to December 2016. In a statement sent to Reuters, Kalanick called Fowler's allegations "abhorrent and against everything Uber stands for and believes in". Fowler wrote in a blog post published Sunday that she was subjected to sexual advances but, when she reported the offense to human resources officials and management, they declined to punish the offender because he "was a high performer". Fowler, who is now an engineer at payments company Stripe, said her manager used the company's chat software to try "to get me to have sex with him". She took screenshots of the messages and reported him. Instead, management said "they wouldn't feel comfortable punishing him for what was probably just an innocent mistake on his part," Fowler wrote. Fowler's tale prompted a backlash, including a revival of the #DeleteUber movement, which stemmed from accusations that the San Francisco ride service aimed to profit from a protest last month at New York's John F Kennedy Airport following President Donald Trump’s executive order banning refugees and immigrants from certain countries. "We seek to make Uber a just workplace and there can be absolutely no place for this kind of behavior at Uber - and anyone who behaves this way or thinks this is OK will be fired," Kalanick said on Sunday. Arianna Huffington, who joined Uber's board last year, said in a tweet that she would work with the company's new chief human resources officer, Liane Hornsey, to conduct the investigation. Many women working in Silicon Valley, particularly in highly technical roles, say they have experienced misogyny and harassment in the male-dominated field. Technology companies are under mounting pressure to hire more diverse workforces -- including more women, blacks and Latinos -- but progress has been slow. Fowler said that when she joined Uber, the division she worked in comprised more than 25 per cent women. By the time she left, only 3 per cent of the 150 or so engineers were women. (Reuters)

Uber CEO orders 'urgent investigation' after allegations of sexism, harassment at company

Uber Technologies Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick quit President Donald Trump&#39;s business advisory group amid mounting pressure from activists and employees who oppose the administration&#39;s immigration policies.

Critics included Uber drivers, many of whom are immigrants themselves.

&quot;Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that,&quot; Kalanick, who had planned to attend a meeting of the group on Friday, said in an email to staff that was seen by Reuters.

Uber spokeswoman Chelsea Kohler later confirmed that he had left the group.

Social media campaigns had targeted Uber, urging users to delete accounts and opt for rival Lyft. Uber has been emailing users who deleted their accounts to say it shares their concerns and will compensate drivers affected by the ban.

Kalanick said he spoke briefly to Trump about the immigration order &quot;and its issues for our community&quot; and told the president he would not join the economic council.

The CEO came under increasing pressure to leave the council after Trump issued an executive order temporarily barring people from seven majority-Muslim nations from entering the United States.

&quot;There are many ways we will continue to advocate for just change on immigration but staying on the council was going to get in the way of that. The executive order is hurting many people in communities all across America,&quot; he wrote in a note to employees. &quot;Families are being separated, people are stranded overseas and there&rsquo;s a growing fear the US is no longer a place that welcomes immigrants.&quot;

The White House said in a statement Thursday evening that did not mention Uber that Trump &quot;understands the importance of an open dialogue with fellow business leaders to discuss how to best make our nation&#39;s economy stronger.&quot;

The move could put pressure on other CEOs expected to attend a meeting with Trump on Friday. General Motors said its chief executive would attend, while Walt Disney said earlier Thursday its chief executive would not attend because of a long-planned board meeting.

Others expected to take part include the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co, Blackstone Group LP, IBM Corp and Wal-Mart Stores. Others that are part of the council include Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk, PepsiCo Inc CEO Indra Nooyi and Boston Consulting Group CEO Rich Lesser.

Musk said he would attend the meeting. &quot;In tomorrow&#39;s meeting, I and others will express our objections to the recent executive order on immigration and offer suggestions for changes to the policy,&quot; he said in a tweet on Thursday. 
Kalanick&#39;s departure could signal a growing rift between technology companies and Washington.

&quot;There is a battle brewing between Trump and Silicon Valley,&quot; said Neeraj Agrawal, general partner at Battery Ventures. &quot;They (the Trump administration) clearly don&#39;t value the economic activity generated by tech.&quot; 
Microsoft Corp on Thursday said it proposed a modification of Trump&#39;s travel limits.

Technology companies including Microsoft, Google owner Alphabet, Apple and Amazon.com Inc have opposed Trump&rsquo;s order, arguing that they rely on workers from around the world.

Amazon and Expedia have filed court documents supporting a legal challenge to the order by the Washington state attorney general.

(Reuters)

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Travis Kalanick left the council after Trump issued immigration policies

Uber Technologies Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick quit President Donald Trump's business advisory group amid mounting pressure from activists and employees who oppose the administration's immigration policies. Critics included Uber drivers, many of whom are immigrants themselves. "Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that," Kalanick, who had planned to attend a meeting of the group on Friday, said in an email to staff that was seen by Reuters. Uber spokeswoman Chelsea Kohler later confirmed that he had left the group. Social media campaigns had targeted Uber, urging users to delete accounts and opt for rival Lyft. Uber has been emailing users who deleted their accounts to say it shares their concerns and will compensate drivers affected by the ban. Kalanick said he spoke briefly to Trump about the immigration order "and its issues for our community" and told the president he would not join the economic council. The CEO came under increasing pressure to leave the council after Trump issued an executive order temporarily barring people from seven majority-Muslim nations from entering the United States. "There are many ways we will continue to advocate for just change on immigration but staying on the council was going to get in the way of that. The executive order is hurting many people in communities all across America," he wrote in a note to employees. "Families are being separated, people are stranded overseas and there’s a growing fear the US is no longer a place that welcomes immigrants." The White House said in a statement Thursday evening that did not mention Uber that Trump "understands the importance of an open dialogue with fellow business leaders to discuss how to best make our nation's economy stronger." The move could put pressure on other CEOs expected to attend a meeting with Trump on Friday. General Motors said its chief executive would attend, while Walt Disney said earlier Thursday its chief executive would not attend because of a long-planned board meeting. Others expected to take part include the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase & Co, Blackstone Group LP, IBM Corp and Wal-Mart Stores. Others that are part of the council include Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk, PepsiCo Inc CEO Indra Nooyi and Boston Consulting Group CEO Rich Lesser. Musk said he would attend the meeting. "In tomorrow's meeting, I and others will express our objections to the recent executive order on immigration and offer suggestions for changes to the policy," he said in a tweet on Thursday. Kalanick's departure could signal a growing rift between technology companies and Washington. "There is a battle brewing between Trump and Silicon Valley," said Neeraj Agrawal, general partner at Battery Ventures. "They (the Trump administration) clearly don't value the economic activity generated by tech." Microsoft Corp on Thursday said it proposed a modification of Trump's travel limits. Technology companies including Microsoft, Google owner Alphabet, Apple and Amazon.com Inc have opposed Trump’s order, arguing that they rely on workers from around the world. Amazon and Expedia have filed court documents supporting a legal challenge to the order by the Washington state attorney general. (Reuters)

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