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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

Uber's India tech team powers Uber Eats to 1 million merchants globally

Uber said this milestone marks a significant step in Uber Eats' journey, while also underscoring the role of the India engineering support centres in the growth and evolution of the business

Uber to take over Delivery Hero's food panda biz in Taiwan for $1.25 bn

Asia has become Delivery Hero's biggest market after its $4 billion deal in South Korea in 2019 but the company has been trying to divest some of its assets in the region to improve profitability

India becomes the third country in the world with a million Uber drivers

In the quarter ending March 31, Uber witnessed a 15% surge in global revenue from the previous year, reaching $10.13 billion

Over 10,500 London black cabbies take Uber to court for unlawful activities

A UK law firm said on Thursday that it has filed a multi-million-pound group action in the city's High Court on behalf of 10,887 licensed London black cab drivers in their claim against Uber for alleged losses sustained as a result of unlawful activities in the city's taxi market. Mishcon De Reya said its claim filed in the Commercial Court relates to actions taken by the US-headquartered ride-hailing company dating back to 2012 under the private hire vehicle licence granted by Transport for London (TfL). It is claimed their operating system did not comply with the requirements of the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1988. Uber has denied the allegations and described the claim as "unfounded". "Uber has consistently failed to comply with the law that applies to private hire vehicles in London and so we are pleased to be issuing today's claim on behalf of almost 11,000 London cab drivers," said Richard Leedham, Partner and Head of Commercial Disputes at Mishcon de Reya. According

Charged unfair amount by cab driver? Here is Uber's advice on what to do

Some drivers used fake images of fares to extract more money from passengers, says company

Delhi continues its run as the most forgetful city: Uber Lost & Found Index

Over the last year, objects including phones, bags, wallets, and clothing top the list of items left in Ubers across India

Forget something? Uber's lost & found index may have the answer for you

The 2024 Uber Lost & Found Index showed that riders still keep forgetting the usual items - phone, keys, wallet - but many have left behind unusual, and sometimes questionable, items as well

Telangana cab union announces 'No AC campaign' amid soaring temperatures

Union says working with Uber, Ola, Rapido are getting diminishing returns for each trip they make

Uber boosts eco-mobility, backs Indian startups with sustainovate challenge

Uber is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 and has been continuously working with governments, partners, think tanks, and others to address global sustainability challenges, the company

Uber pays $178 mn to end legal fight with Australian taxi drivers

Global rideshare giant Uber will pay 272 million Australian dollars (USD 178 million) to settle a long-running dispute with Australian taxi and hire car drivers who lost out when the company entered the Australian market. A class action against Uber had been expected to go to trial in the Supreme Court of Victoria on Monday, but Maurice Blackburn Lawyers representing 8,000 taxi and hire car drivers said the case will be dropped because Uber agreed to the financial settlement. Maurice Blackburn principal lawyer Michael Donelly said that drivers and car owners suffered financial losses due to Uber's aggressive entry into the market in 2012 and that the company consistently attempted to avoid compensating them. "On the courtroom steps and after years of refusing to do the right thing by those we say they harmed, Uber has blinked, and thousands of everyday Australians joined together to stare down a global giant," he said. An Uber statement described the complaints of the taxi indust

Uber way behind Ola in India: Bhavish Aggarwal responds to Khosrowshahi

Uber chief had said Ola was foraying into other areas but Uber was focused on ride-sharing business

Adani hints at collaborations with Uber after meeting CEO Khosrowshahi

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Saturday met Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who is currently on a visit to India, and hinted at possible future collaborations between his conglomerate and the ride-hailing app. Taking to X, both business leaders appreciated their conversation on the Indian growth story and their vision for the subcontinent. "Absolutely captivating chat with @dkhos, CEO of @Uber. His vision for Uber's expansion in India is truly inspiring, especially his commitment to uplifting Indian drivers and their dignity. Excited for future collaborations with Dara and his team! #UberIndia," Adani said in a post on X. The Uber CEO said he met the head of ports-to-energy conglomerate over breakfast for an "absolutely terrific conversation". He also highlighted the mobility service provider's commitment to accelerate EV transition in India. Adani also posted pictures of the meeting but the two did not say where the meeting took place. The pictures seem to suggest the meeting took place

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi takes a bus ride during his India visit

Khosrowshahi explored the Uber Shuttle in Bengaluru along with members of the Uber Tech team that is building the product for India and the world

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

'Expectation of consumers for more services with lower spend a challenge'

Uber may soon deliver prepaid packages to your doorstep from local stores

However, it would only allow delivery of packages value less than Rs 5,000 and weighing less than 5 kilograms

Tata Group, Uber in talks for partnership to drive digital engagement

Tata Neu has faced challenges with stagnant user growth and low customer engagement and may be looking to collaborate with Uber to boost traffic volumes

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