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‘Former H-1B’: Indian-American community celebrates Balaji Krishnamoorthy becoming Uber CFO amid ongoing visa row

The appointment of Indian-origin Balaji Krishnamoorthy as the CFO of Uber came at a time when the hatred against Indians is at its peak on social media. H-1B visa program that allows US companies to hire skilled employees from outside the country, is under scrutiny on allegations of misuse and abuse. Two states, Florida and […]

How driving a Uber in Trump’s America changed a former journalist’s views on immigration | World News

When Steve Scherer began driving an Uber in northern Virginia, he was not trying to rediscover immigration as a subject. He had already spent years reporting on it from Europe.Scherer, a former foreign correspondent and bureau chief, published a first-person essay on his Substack this week describing how working as a ride-hail driver in the […]

Uber launches fully driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, marking first in the Middle East | World News

Uber and WeRide launched Level 4 driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, operating on Yas Island zones/Image: Uber Uber has officially introduced fully driverless rides in Abu Dhabi, partnering with Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide. This launch marks the first commercial robotaxi service without a human driver in the Middle East and expands Uber’s autonomous vehicle […]

Who is Jonathan Rinderknecht? Former Uber driver arrested for Palisades fire – All you need to know

Jonathan Rinderknecht, AI image generated by him (@USAttyEssayli) A 29-year-old former Uber driver, Jonathan Rinderknecht, has been arrested in Florida and charged with maliciously starting the deadly Pacific Palisades fire that tore through Los Angeles earlier this year. The January 1 blaze claimed 12 lives, destroyed 6,000 structures, scorched over 23,000 acres, and caused an […]

‘Uber?’ Indian-origin man in Australia claims he countered McDonald’s staff after he was mistaken as delivery driver

Praveen Param, an Indian-origin Melbourne man, claimed he was assumed to be Uber driver when he entered a McDonald’s. Praveen Param, an Indian-origin Melbourne man, shared his experience of facing ‘everyday racism’ in Australia as he went to take food at a McDonald’s. Praveen said as soon as he entered, the gentleman behind the counter […]