If you’ve never heard of Uber Connect, you might think it’s some sort of ridesharing social media app. While it’s true that the service connects people, it doesn’t do it through pictures or status updates — rather, Uber Connect was launched in April 2020 to offer same-day local delivery services to Uber users.
The initial rollout of Uber Connect was a way for Uber (NYSE: UBER) to test new additions to its delivery business, which has now surpassed its ridesharing segment and, according to CEO...
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