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Uber launches Auto and Car services in Warangal, hits 100th city milestone

Ride-hailing major Uber announced that it has hit its 100th city milestone with the launch of its Auto and Car services in Warangal, Telangana.

Uber sued by US Justice Department for ripping off disabled riders

According to the DoJ, Uber's "wait time" fees discriminate against disabled passengers

US govt sues Uber, saying wait fees discriminate against disabled

The federal government is suing Uber saying it discriminates against disabled people by charging fees when drivers have to wait for passengers to board their vehicles

Uber could post first adjusted profit this quarter as ride demand returns

Uber Technologies Inc could post its first profit on an adjusted basis for the current quarter, reaching the elusive milestone sooner than expected

Uber Technologies forecasts first-ever adjusted profit, shares jump 7%

Uber Technologies Inc could post its first profit on an adjusted basis in the current quarter, its chief financial officer said on Tuesday, sending the ride hailing company's shares up nearly 7%

Uber launches bus service to help India's urban staffers get back to work

The 'Uber Corporate Shuttle' has safety a comprehensive set of safety measures; the service will run initially in Mumbai, Delhi and a few other cities

Uber loses battle over drivers' working rights in the Netherlands

Uber said it will appeal the decision.

Yandex buys Uber out of food-delivery, self-driving venture in $1-bn deal

The Russian internet giant will own 100% of Yandex.Eats, Yandex.Lavka and Yandex.Delivery, as well as a self-driving venture that operates cars and drones, according to a statement Tuesday

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

It's time for SoftBank Group to stop buying and start selling

Net income at the Japanese company dropped 39% for the June quarter, while profit at its eponymous investment unit plunged almost 90% amid a decline in the share prices of key holdings

The once tiny Uber India tech team tackles mobility challenges across globe

The India tech centres started from a house in Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad in 2014, with a three-member team, and are now a crucial part of Uber's tech story, with a 750-plus-member team

SoftBank sells 45 mn shares in Uber after Didi bet backfires: Report

Uber shares fell 4.6% at $44 in extended trading before erasing most of its losses.

CCI dismisses alleged unfair business practices complaint against Uber

The regulator said that Uber operates in a competitive market, having competitive constraints from an equally strong player Ola.

Covid-19 impact on Ola, Uber lower during second wave; Ola fares better

The mobility sector is amongst the worst hit due to Covid-19 and both Ola and Uber have lost revenue

Uber's B'luru engineering team leads tech for third-party cab booking in UK

Uber's Bengaluru-based mobility engineering team is leading the technological development of a complex integration with a third-party cab aggregator in the UK

Uber to hire about 250 engineers in India to expand tech, product teams

Uber's expansion plans are in line with its vision to make mobility and delivery more accessible

2nd Covid wave expected to impact the business of mobility players in India

Industry executives say the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic may severely impact the business of mobility companies

UK's Arrival, Uber to develop electric ride-hailing 'Arrival Car' by 2023

Arrival and Uber will also explore a strategic relationship in key markets, including the United Kingdom, European Union and United States

Uber to spend Rs 18.5 cr, get 150,000 drivers vaccinated over next 6 months

Will compensate car, auto and moto drivers on its platform for time spent getting jabs. Drivers showing valid digital vaccination certificates to get Rs 400 for each of their two shots

Second Covid-19 wave: India Inc steps in as govt falters on health care

Amid a massive surge in Covid patients, companies are coming forward with several innovative initiatives to help people