Exclusive: Grab to cut more costs amid economic chill
Grab Holdings Southeast Asia’s biggest ride-hailing and food delivery firm, is cutting more costs to cope with an uncertain economic backdrop, the Singapore-based company’s CEO told staff in a memo.
Uber proposes industry-wide gig worker benefits model in Canada
Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) on Monday proposed a plan for a flexible benefits fund for app-based ride-hail and food delivery drivers in Canada under which all gig industry players would share data on workers’ hours and earnings.
DoorDash plunges into loss on pricey grocery expansion
Food-delivery firm DoorDash Inc’s (DASH.N) loss widened more than expected in the second quarter as the U.S. upstart spent heavily to expand internationally and into a crowded market for grocery during the pandemic.
Payments company Marqeta beats revenue estimates as transactions surge
Payments company Marqeta Inc (MQ.O) reported a 76% jump in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday that beat market estimates, as the company benefited from a surge in transactions made through its platform.
Delivery Hero to expand in Germany after Berlin return
Delivery Hero (DHER.DE) said on Tuesday it would roll out its food and grocery delivery services in more German cities this autumn, heating up competition in the home market it quit three years ago to focus on Asia.
Germany’s Delivery Hero takes 5.1% stake in rival Deliveroo
Germany’s Delivery Hero (DHER.DE) has taken a 5.09% stake in online food delivery rival Deliveroo (ROO.L), driving the British company’s share price to its highest since listing on the stock market in March.
SoftBank sells one-third of its stake in Uber!
According to reports, SoftBank, a technology investment firm, is selling roughly one-third of its stake in Uber. SoftBank is selling approximately $2 billion (£1.44 billion) in shares to help offset losses from its investments in Chinese ride-hailing company Didi and other ventures. Didi’s stocks have plummeted in value since its debut in the US market […]
