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Uber introduces new safety measures primarily focusing on female users

With these features, Uber aims to onboard more women drivers onto its platform, which currently comprises only 2 per cent of its driver base

SBI launches low-cost tailored vehicle loan for Uber's fleet partners

The collaboration is aimed at supporting both new and existing Uber fleet partners, helping them expand their businesses

Uber aims to launch shuttle service in Bengaluru; showcases plan at summit

This is expected to help more people book their travel in larger vehicles like shuttles helping take vehicles off the road

India mobility opportunity massive, have barely scratched surface: Uber

India is among the largest markets by volume and growing at a rapid pace, President of Uber India and South Asia Prabhjeet Singh has said, terming it an "incredibly important market" that presents a multi-decadal opportunity for the ride-hailing platform. Singh told PTI that mobility opportunity in India is "massive" and "underpenetrated". The company believes it has "barely scratched the surface" despite the strong line-up of products and services and the robust growth. "There is so much more to be done even though we are growing leaps and bounds," the top honcho of Uber India said. The mobility giant will continue to bring cutting-edge innovation to the market and also take India-first innovations to the rest of the world, he emphasised. "It is an incredibly important market, a multi-decadal opportunity," Singh said. India is one of the least-penetrated markets when it comes to ride-hailing, with less than a per cent of the trips in the city taking place on ride-hailing ...

Women Uber drivers now have the option to accept only female riders

The option which helps female earners prioritise their safety is among a suite of new features unveiled by Uber, aimed at enhancing the daily experiences of its drivers in India

Uber shares slump on muted bookings amid holidays in core US rides business

Despite setting a record, the firm struggled with currency exchange headwinds, which weighed on its rideshare business

Uber partners with IAF to offer mobility solutions for official travel

A leading cab aggregator has joined hands with the IAF to offer mobility solutions for official travel and commute of air force personnel and their families, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. An MoU was signed between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Uber to that effect, a senior official said. "This partnership aims to provide reliable, convenient, and safe transportation services for IAF personnel, veterans and families," the statement said. Through the collaboration, the IAF will leverage Uber for Business, a platform that enables organisations to customise Uber's extensive scale and comprehensive travel benefits, ensuring a seamless commuting experience, it said. The company will also facilitate effective change management for official travel and daily commutes, while offering enterprise benefits tailored to the unique needs of the IAF, it said. "The collaboration with Uber represents an important step in the journey towards enhanced mobility solutions for A

Uber's India based tech team helps cut down app localisation time, costs

The ride-hailing firm's India based tech Tech Teams transform 85% of app localisation process to touchless

Uber brings back upscale category 'Uber Black' starting with Mumbai

Ride-hailing app Uber on Wednesday announced the return of its upscale 'Uber Black' category in India, starting with Mumbai. The move is a step towards addressing the growing preference of Indian customers towards premium offerings and Uber's ability to deliver a new standard of on-demand mobility in premium cars, the company said in a release. "Uber brings Black back to India... Reintroduces its high-end category starting with Mumbai," the release said, adding that Uber Black allows for a personalised ride with customisable features like quiet mode, temperature control, and help with luggage. Riders will get to enjoy in-car amenities and on-trip preferences, ensuring consistently high-quality experience, it added. "We are thrilled to bring Uber Black back in an all new avatar to meet the evolving aspirations of Indian customers and introduce the business class of back seats on Indian roads," Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, said. As India's leading multimoda

Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324 mn allegedly for not protecting driver data

The DPA said Uber transferred personal data to the United States and failed to appropriately safeguard the data

Auto-taxi drivers' discontent with Uber and Ola: Why Rapido is not a target

The strike, spearheaded by auto and taxi driver unions, has wreaked havoc on the Delhi-NCR's transport network

Uber's Q2 revenue beats Wall Street estimates on ride-sharing demand

Improvements in airport rides and initiatives such as Uber Shuttle, discounted subscriptions for students and pre-scheduled shared rides also helped drive bookings, Uber CEO Khosrowshahi added

Uber partners with BYD to put its drivers into Chinese firm's 100,000 EVs

The pairing up cuts against increasing tensions between Washington, Beijing over future of automotive industry as China has lead in batteries and EV supply chain, and US has tried to push against it

Ola, Uber among 21 cos registered under Delhi's vehicle aggregator scheme

Over one lakh vehicles of 21 different cab aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce companies are now onboard the Delhi government's 'Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme', the city's transport department said on Saturday. Under the scheme, cab aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce entities with more than 25 vehicles in their fleet have to register to obtain a licence and it also sets a timeline for the electrification of their fleets. The non-compliant cab aggregators will face action as per the provisions of the scheme, it said. The scheme stipulates penalties ranging from Rs 5,000 up to Rs 100,000 per instance. The onboarded entities include Smartshift Logistics, ANI Technologies, the parent company of Ola, Uber India, Zomato Ltd., Blink Commerce, Swigfy Ltd, MoEVing Urban Technologies., and Roppen Transportation Services among others, it said. The fleet of vehicles of these companies includes electric, petrol and CNG dri

Mobility players drive 18% of total car sales in FY24, says Deloitte

Mobility sector's growth path set to accelerate to 25% by FY30: Deloitte

Uber sees rise in Indian travellers using app abroad, sets summer record

Uber data shows that Indian travellers (using the app) visited nearly 1,000 cities across 68 countries in 2023, with the top countries being the US, the UK, and Canada

Uber launches EV service, Uber Green, in Kolkata to curb emissions

Uber on Thursday announced the launch of its flagship electric vehicle service, Uber Green, in Kolkata, marking a step towards eco-friendly urban transportation. Uber becomes the second ride-hailing service provider to offer electric vehicles in the city, following Snap E, another brand operating with an all-EV fleet. "Enhancing the air quality in Kolkata is a shared duty we all must embrace. I commend Uber for introducing 'Uber Green' in Kolkata, a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in our city," West Bengal Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty said. "This service allows residents to book zero-emission rides with ease through the Uber app, promoting sustainable travel across the city, including routes to and from Kolkata international airport," Uber said in a statement. The company did not disclose details on the number of vehicles under Uber Green or its expansion plans for the city. The company has committed to becoming a zero-emissions mobility platform by 2

Uber invests in tech-led features to make it safer for riders, drivers

The ride-hailing firm has also built the Centre of Excellence for safety, where teams handle safety issues ranging from a verbal dispute over cash or route to critical incidents like accidents

Uber to offer Seine river cruises, day trips in Paris during Olympics rush

Uber also plans to make a significant investment in driver incentives and discounts for riders

In a first, Uber gets aggregator licence to operate buses in Delhi

Ride hailing app Uber has received an aggregator licence by the Delhi Transport Department to operate buses in the national capital under the Delhi premium Bus Scheme, the company said in a statement. Delhi becomes the first state to award a licence for bus operations and Uber becomes the first aggregator to be granted a licence under the Delhi Premium Bus scheme, the statement said. "Following a successful pilot programme, where we witnessed significant demand for buses, we are thrilled to officially introduce the convenience of Uber rides to buses in Delhi," Uber Shuttle India head Amit Deshpande said. Customers will be able to pre-book seats on their preferred route by choosing the 'Uber Shuttle' option on the Uber app. The formal launch of Uber Shuttle, a bus service tailored for daily commuting needs, brings to fruition a pilot programme that was initially tested in Delhi-NCR and has been operational in Kolkata since last year under an MoU with the West Bengal government, as p