"We want Uber to be the operating system
for your everyday life: however you want to
move around your city, and
whatever you need, we want Uber to be your go-to app."
And from FreightWaves:Uber Works’ launch reveals swerve away from transportation
When it comes to the on-demand economy, Uber continues to branch out. Beyond its initial ridesharing segment, Uber has moved into micro-mobility with Jump e-bikes and scooters, food delivery with UberEats, and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in regard to Uber’s recent app overhaul that Uber wants to be “the operating system for your daily life.”The complete list of ventures and changes to the app is rather lengthy. From the Uber News Room:
Enter Uber Works – an app that connects shift-workers with shift jobs. The app officially launched in Chicago on October 2.
Uber Works will also allow workers to clock in and out, get paid on time and provide opportunities for professional feedback. According to Uber Works, this service will empower workers with greater accessibility and transparency. For businesses, it will flood the pool with vetted workers, especially during unexpected busy seasons, and reduce stress by providing a scheduling system.
“Workers face rigid scheduling and opaque information about where they can pick up shifts and how much they can expect to earn,” the Uber blog explains. “Uber Works can get detailed information about shifts they’re interested in, including information about gross pay, work location and skills, or required attire.”
By partnering with the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago and Arizona State University, Uber Works maintains that its goal is not only to provide employment, but also education and skill-building. The company is also connecting with faith and community groups to see how Uber Works can address longer-term employment needs....MORE
US | Sep 27, 2019
An Operating System for Everyday Life
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We want Uber to be the operating system for your everyday life: however you want to move around your city, and whatever you need, we want Uber to be your go-to app.
Uber started with on-demand rides, but we’ve grown to offer access to everything from food delivery to electric bikes and scooters. We’ve even integrated public transit into the Uber app—as well as a few helicopters.
Today, we debuted our vision for the next generation of the Uber app: a new way to discover, access and experience the growing number of services available through our platform. You’ll now see our Rides, Eats and future options side-by-side, so you can make the best choice for you. This new app experience is currently testing in hundreds of U.S. and international cities.We recognize that becoming an integral part of people’s lives comes with real responsibility. That’s why we are working to make sure every customer is treated like a VIP, every driver and courier feels like a valued partner, and every city feels like we’re a good citizen. With that in mind, today we also announced a number of innovative features and new partnerships.
We announced new technologies we are developing that will continue to raise the bar on safety, and set the standard for the rideshare industry:...
