Business Aug 28, 2019
In first convenience store tie-up, Uber Eats to try delivering Lawson goods in Tokyo
Uber Technologies Inc. said Tuesday it will start delivering Lawson Inc. convenience store items on a trial basis starting this week. In the U.S. ride-hailing giant's first delivery tie-up with a convenience store operator, Uber Eats will take orders for around 100 items, including cooked ...
Business / Corporate Jul 9, 2019
Spritely seniors in Japan signing up to deliver on foot for Uber Eats
by Pavel Alpeyev and Takahiko Hyuga
Uber Technologies Inc.'s strategy for Japan, where ride-sharing is banned, is as unique as the country itself — think grandma in running shoes delivering ramen noodles. Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi was in Japan last week to stress the importance of the market, where the ...
Business / Corporate Jun 13, 2019
Uber Eats delivery staff in Japan to launch labor union as they dispute their 'contractor' status
Food delivery staff working in Japan for ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc. said Wednesday they plan to form a labor union in a bid to improve what they see as disadvantageous treatment for being classified as independent contractors rather than employees. "The delivery staff are ...