UBER ACQUIRES FLYTAXI IN HONG KONG EXPANSION
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Uber has agreed to acquire FlyTaxi, a Hong Kong-based rival, as part of its expansion strategy in the city. The deal was announced by the US-based company and reported by Sing Tao Daily.
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