Hardware to services. And a new study finds ecigarettes are no safer than traditional cigarettes. One attorney general has filed multiple lawsuits to keep them out of the hands of teenagers. But first, to our top story. Two years ago, ubers infamous ceo was forced to resign. A new ceo came in and was forced to rebuild the reputation. He has brought in new management but has not been a smooth ride. A big ipo sparked excitement but investors have not been impressed and has traded at a low price since. I sat down with ubers ceo and began by asking if you made the right decision to join the company. Dara we have resolved the conflicts the company has and there are many issues the company was involved with. You have softbank is a partner and you want them behind you. We have a great investor base. We have taken the company public. Revenue has grown 75 since i joined. We now have a path to profitability. So while we have had bumps on the road, i like the position we are in now for the next y
Fiercely protested ubers expansion, this on top of multiple investigations for deceiving authorities, bribery, and reports of sexual harassment. Pushed out the once untouchable c. E. O. And founder. In 2017, Dara Khosrowshahi was brought in to fix it. Hes brought in new management, to rebuild trust and reputation. Still, it hasnt been an entirely smooth ride. Sparkedashy i. P. O. Excitement but ultimately, investors were not impressed. Themhe job is to prove wrong. Yoing me today, at uber headquarters in downtown san francisco, uber c. E. O. Dara khosrowshahi. Been a long two years. Two years ago, it was announced that you would be replacing the former c. E. O. And even youve admitted you were the unlikely dark horse, even accidental choice. So two years later, did they choice, and did you make the right choice . Ha ha choicei made the right c. And i hope they made the right choice. Can never prepare yourself for a job like this. And uber is a once in a generation company. But its been
And a new study finds ecigarettes are no safer than traditional cigarettes. One attorney general has filed multiple lawsuits to keep them out of the hands of teenagers. But first, to our top story. Two years ago, ubers infamous ceo was forced to resign. A new ceo came in and was forced to rebuild the reputation. He has brought in new management and pushed the Company Beyond ridesharing, but it has not been an entirely smooth ride. A big ipo sparked excitement but investors have not been impressed, and the stock has been trading low its ipo price since. Down with ubers ceo for a andranging conversation began by asking if he made the right decision to join the company. Dara we have resolved the conflicts the company has and there are many issues the company was involved with. We have softbank as a partner and you want softbank to be behind you. We have a great investor base. We have taken the company public. Revenue gross bookings has grown 75 since i joined. We now have a path to profit
Cspan. Org. If you are on the go, listen to our live coverage using the free cspan radio app. Dorian set toane hit florida this weekend, republican Governor Ron Desantis briefed reporters this morning on preparations. He spoke about his conversation with President Trump regarding fars needs for the hurricane. He also addressed reports on femas funding. Good morning. I want to thank ken graham, National Hurricane center for showing us around and giving us his insight. As you know, i recently issued executive order 19, 189, regarding Hurricane Dorian. Declared a state of emergency in 26 counties in the state of florida. Be likely adding to that in light of some of the additional forecast paired that is additional forecast paired one of the additional thing the state allows us to do is to get more fuel into the gas stations. We have heard report of field shortages already in places like brevard county. This order allows more fuel to come. It allows us to mobilize the National Guard. With
And giving us his insight. As you know, i recently issued executive order 19, 189, regarding Hurricane Dorian. Declared a state of emergency in 26 counties in the state of florida. We will be likely adding to that in light of some of the additional forecasts. One of the additional things the state allows us to do is to get more fuel into the gas stations. We have heard reports of field shortages already in places like brevard county. This order allows more fuel to come. It allows us to mobilize the National Guard. We are working with with a track like this, it is uncertain where to deploy them. The National Guard is going to be on deck. I spoke President Trump yesterday. He assured me the president the federal government will be with us every step of the way, supporting us in every way they can. I spoke with the acting fema director. He assured me they are going to be working closely with us. We have fema a Regional Representative will be in tallahassee starting today. We will be stand