Airbnb guest spending boosts US economy with record impact in 2024
In 2024, Airbnb reached a significant milestone with its 2 billionth guest arrival..
Uber CEO on House passage of No Tax on Tips bill: 'A big win for hardworking Uber drivers and couriers'
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, announced in a post on X that the House's approval of President Trump's tax bill, which includes the 'No Tax on Tips' provision, represents a significant victory for Uber drivers and couriers nationwide..
Colorado Governor vetoes rideshare bill, launches executive action on safety reform
Governor Jared Polis of Colorado has vetoed House Bill 1291, citing legal, regulatory, and economic concerns..
Liveops recognized as finalist for gender equity award
Liveops is advancing its mission to create a more inclusive and flexible workforce in the customer service industry..
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Airbnb has announced a disaster preparedness initiative in Japan, coordinated with Airbnb.org and local not-for-profit organizations.
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Grubhub is spotlighting its leaders to provide insights into the company.
Airbnb has entered into a three-year partnership with the organizers of the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
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In May 2024, Amazon and Grubhub advanced their partnership by making Grubhub+ a free ongoing offer for Prime members.
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Fitness guru Susan Powter on surviving through Uber Eats: 'I had $12 in my bank account to come here'
Susan Powter, a motivational speaker and nutritionist, disclosed her reliance on Uber Eats deliveries to sustain herself amid financial difficulties.
Uber Driver on helping a rider in need: 'that ride literally changed her life'
Tampa Uber driver Lisa Vasquez reported that one of her holiday season rides resulted in a significant connection between herself and a passenger.
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Airbnb launches nationwide disaster preparedness plan in Japan
Airbnb has announced a disaster preparedness initiative in Japan, coordinated with Airbnb.org and local not-for-profit organizations.
Grubhub expands partnerships to support independent restaurants
Grubhub is expanding its partnerships to support local restaurants and their teams.
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Uber CEO on House passage of No Tax on Tips bill: 'A big win for hardworking Uber drivers and couriers'
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, announced in a post on X that the House's approval of President Trump's tax bill, which includes the 'No Tax on Tips' provision, represents a significant victory for Uber drivers and couriers nationwide.
R Street Institute digital director: Colorado’s HB 1291 ‘literally just a "we hate rideshare" bill’
Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, has expressed concerns over Colorado's House Bill 1291, describing it as a politically motivated measure that unfairly targets the rideshare industry.
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AWS launches Amazon Aurora DSQL for global application development
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced the general availability of Amazon Aurora DSQL, a serverless distributed SQL database.
PepsiCo partners with AWS for enhanced digital transformation
PepsiCo has announced a multi-year strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to advance its digital transformation efforts.