Uber CEO Says Won’t Cut Jobs Despite Mounting Tech Layoffs
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Uber Technologies Inc. isn’t considering cutting jobs even as competitors from DoorDash Inc. to Lyft Inc. slash staff.
Uber Technologies Inc. isn't considering cutting jobs even as competitors from DoorDash Inc. to Lyft Inc. slash staff to deal with an uncertain economic outlook, Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi said Thursday. “No, we're in a good place,” Khosrowshahi told Bloomberg News after speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, responding to a question about whether the ride-hailing giant will reduce headcount. His comments stood out among tech peers that have cut staff by the thousands. Uber's rival Lyft said last month it would reduce headcount by 13% and hive off its first-party vehicle business. Food-delivery giant DoorDash announced it would cut 1,250 ...