Ride Sharing

Beyond the regular 9-5 job: The rise of part-time bike taxi drivers

Rising inflation and stagnant wages are forcing salaried workers into the gig, before and after office hours

Rapido to undercut Zomato, Swiggy with 8-15% restaurant commissions

Ride-hailing firms have previously struggled with high costs and thin margins, raising questions about the long-term profitability of the segment as Rapido enters the food delivery space

Uber, Noida Airport collaborate to improve airport-ground transport link

Uber will offer app-based taxi services with dedicated pickup zones, on-ground support, and 24X7 ride options at Noida International Airport for seamless last-mile travel

Rapido eyes entry into food delivery; to disrupt Swiggy, Zomato's duopoly

It is worth noting that Rapido on behalf of Swiggy already does food delivery, as the latter is an investor in the ride-sharing startup

No pets left behind: Uber Pets expands to Delhi, Mumbai for friendly rides

Available both on-demand and as a reserve option, Uber Pet offers riders the choice to book a ride instantly or plan in advance

Rapido to launch 'pink' bikes in Karnataka, creating 25,000 jobs for women

Ride-hailing service provider Rapido is set to roll out its new fleet of 'Pink Rapido' bikes in Karnataka -- all driven by women, for women -- by the end of this year.The company's co-founder, Pavan Guntupalli, revealed this ambitious plan while answering a query at the 'Global Investment Summit' on Friday here."Our goal is to provide 25,000 job opportunities for women by introducing women captains on Rapido bikes. If a woman can safely travel with an unknown driver, reaching her destination with ease, it can be considered our success," Guntupalli said.He emphasised that the initiative is not just about creating jobs, but about offering women a safe and empowering work environment. "We have implemented several safety measures to ensure a secure ride experience. Even women without advanced education or skills are finding opportunities in nearby towns, which is a matter of pride for us. Around 35 per cent of our workforce comes from smaller cities and towns," he added.Guntupalli also ...

Rapido proposes Rs 150 cr investment in mobility, infra segment in Bengal

Ride-sharing platform Rapido has proposed to invest Rs 150 crore in the mobility and infrastructure segment in West Bengal with majority of the investment expected to go into urban mobility, the company said on Thursday. Announcing the signing of an initial pact with the state's transport department to this effect, Rapido said as part of the partnership it will introduce a dedicated fleet of pink-coloured two-wheelers and four-wheelers, driven by women captains, ensuring a secure and comfortable experience for female passengers under its Pink Mobility Initiative, a programme designed to provide safe and reliable commuting options for women. Currently, executing 1 lakh rides per day across Bengal, Rapido's operations have become an integral part of daily commuting in the state, the company said. "As part of this collaboration, Rapido will invest Rs 150 crore towards key initiatives focused on electric mobility, women's safety in transportation, and road safety awareness. A significan

Plan 500-city presence in next two quarters: Rapido co-founder Guntupalli

We handle close to 3 million rides daily, making us one of the largest players in this segment, said Rapido co-founder Guntupalli

Kochi to Ayodhya: India Ubered its way to 9.2 billion kilometres in 2024

Fastest cities to highest ratings, Uber shares highlights from 2024 in its annual review

Rapido to convert Delhi bike-taxis to all-electric fleet by next year

This transition could potentially position Rapido as a pioneer in the bike-taxi industry, especially as rivals like Ola and Uber explore eco-friendly alternatives

Ola CEO endorses 70-hour work week, top neurologist warns of severe illness

Working for 55 or more hours per week is associated with a 35% higher risk of a stroke, 17% higher risk of dying from ischemic heart disease

Ola Cabs exits Google Maps, saves Rs 100 cr by transitioning to Ola Maps

Ola Cabs' shift from Google Maps to their in-house Ola Maps has led to significant annual savings of around Rs 100 crore

Uber unveils $7 bn stock buyback plan first for company, shares up 4.6%

The stock jumped about 4.6% in premarket trading in New York. It has more than doubled over the past 12 months

Everest Fleet raises $20 mn led by Uber, to expand operations, supply pool

Fleet management company Everest Fleet on Wednesday said it has closed a $20 million funding round led by Uber

Uber confident on profit as ride-sharing makes strong start to 2023

Uber is benefiting from its dominant position in key global markets as travel rebounds from a pandemic-induced lull

Delhi HC dismisses pleas on levying GST on online booking of auto rides

The Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions challenging the notifications of the central govt's imposed Goods and Services Tax on online booking of autorickshaw rides via ride-sharing applications

Company of the year - Ola

Ola is rapidly expanding into other businesses and has made a potentially game-changing pivot to make electric vehicles. Take a look at how 2021 has turned out to be a year of reckoning for Ola

Uber adds ride booking via WhatsApp in India; service to start from Lucknow

The partnership allows access to Uber's mobility services by sending a message to a WhatsApp chatbot

Uber wait annoys UK passengers after drivers quit in droves: Report

Customers have complained on social media about longer wait times and higher fares during peak hours as the lack of drivers triggers surge pricing

Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi reveals $1.6-bn loss in IPO filing

Didi, one of the largest investments in SoftBank Group Corp.'s portfolio, accelerated its listing plans after its business rebounded as the coronavirus pandemic ebbed in China.