Uber crosses 5 billion trips


  • TECH
  • Friday, 30 Jun 2017

(FILES) This file photo taken on June 14, 2017 shows an Uber SUV waiting for a client in Manhattan in New York City. Uber said June 21, 2017 that its embattled chief executive Travis Kalanick had agreed to step down from his job, as the company tries to clean up a corporate culture that has sparked charges of harassment and discrimination. Kalanick had already been on a leave of absence aimed at restoring confidence in the scandal-plagued ridesharing giant. / AFP PHOTO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / SPENCER PLATT

Uber Technologies Inc said on June 29 that the ride-hailing services company had completed 5 billion trips, as of May 20. 

The news comes after a string of setbacks for the privately held firm, including the resignation of chief executive Travis Kalanick last week. 

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