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Kara Swisher interviews Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber about the company's high prices, treatment of drivers, and safety policies. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the freight market and Uber's transformation and profitability. The conversation touches on the issue of driver compensation and disagreement over Saudi Arabia's presence on company boards during a murder investigation. They explore the rise and impact of Twitter and Elon Musk's allure of attention and power on the platform.
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- Uber Eats played a crucial role during the pandemic, benefiting both the company and drivers, and differentiates itself through seamless integration and a focus on restaurant advertising.
- Uber's core focus is to match user demand with driver supply, resulting in increased efficiency, growth, and improved driver earnings.
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In this podcast episode, Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, discusses various topics including the Lesbians Who Tech Conference, Uber's path to profitability, advertising on Uber Eats and rides, Uber Freight's challenges, and the future of autonomous vehicles. Khosrowshahi highlights the importance of profitability and growth balance, the success of Uber Eats, and the transparency of earnings for drivers. He emphasizes the preference of drivers to remain as independent contractors and the potential complementarity of autonomous vehicles and human drivers in the future.
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