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Uber Cuts Fares Using Layoff and Insurance Savings

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  • Uber will lower rider prices by applying savings from recent layoffs.
  • The layoffs affect roughly 10% of corporate staff, about 3,300 employees.
  • Uber will also use insurance-cost savings to further cut fares.
  • CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber chose layoffs because it was in a position of strength versus weakness.