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Uber reports $1.8 billion loss in Q2, as bookings take a hit from the pandemic

Uber bookings plummeted by nearly three-quarters in April, May and June due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, the company's food delivery service reported a 103% jump in revenue as more people stayed at home and ordered food.

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