https://www.reuters.com/article/us-uber-ipo-exclusive/exclusive-uber-plans-to-kick-off-ipo-in-april-sources-idUSKCN1QV2QU >Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc is planning to kick off its initial public offering in April, putting it close on the heels of its smaller rival Lyft Inc, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.