The ride-hailing company's investments in Chicago and Dallas will add hundreds of thousands of square feet to the ride-hailing giant's footprint.
"Dallas became the first city in Texas where the Uber app was available in 2012, and since then Texas has been a hub of innovation for our platform," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a press release distributed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
"Uber is excited to bring this major investment to Texas and to increase our commitment to the City of Dallas. We are grateful for our partnership with Governor Abbott, Mayor Johnson and Judge Jenkins and their leadership in making this a reality."Curt Teich Postcard Archives Digital Collection via Wikimedia CommonsThe company this week confirmed plans to lease nearly half a million square feet in the city's old Post Office with construction beginning in the spring of 2020.
Details are scant for Uber's expansion in its already second-largest city, but company representatives said more announcements are forthcoming on the company's plans to scale up freight operations in the Windy City — a fitting touch for Chicago and its old post office.the Chicago Tribune reported , as well as Ferrara Candy, and Home Chef. Uber's lease is the largest office deal in downtown Chicago this year.
"Uber is excited to deepen its roots in Chicago," a company representative Kelley Quinn told the Tribune."The city continues to attract the top talent that Uber needs to continue to thrive, and we remain committed to working together to have a positive impact in the local community."We want to hear from you. Get in touch with this reporter at grapier@businessinsider.com.
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