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Uber Eats Ditches Seven Countries, Subsidiary Careem Cuts Staff
- Careem said it would eliminate nearly a third of employees
- Uber is developing a system to encourage drivers to wear masks
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Uber Technologies Inc. took steps to stem losses in its international businesses on Monday as the company rushes to adapt to the new realities of the coronavirus pandemic. Uber said it would shutter its food delivery service in markets where it isn’t popular. At the same time, Uber’s Middle East subsidiary, Careem, said it would cut 536 employees, or 31% of its staff.