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Uber for Teens Service With Parental Control Features Begins Rolling Out in India
Uber for Teens service has started rolling out in India. The San Francisco-based transportation tech platform first launched the safety service for teenagers in 2023 in the US, and has so far expanded it to more than 50 countries. The feature lets parents and guardians set up an Uber account for their teenagers of ages between 13 and 17 so that the...
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Uber Sacks Driver After He Sends "Jaldi Aao Babu" Text To Delhi Woman
Following the online backlash, the driver was reportedly banned from the platform.
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Delhi Doctor Is ''Boycotting'' Uber After Getting Hurt In Accident, Company Reacts
Dr Ruchika claimed that she met with an accident on Saturday during an Uber ride and vowed to boycott the company's services.
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Uber Cab Rides Can Now Be Booked via WhatsApp in India Using Official Chatbot: All Details
Uber rides can now be booked via WhatsApp. With this integration, riders will no longer need to download or use the Uber app. Everything from user registration, booking a ride, and getting a trip receipt will be managed within the WhatsApp chat interface.
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Uber To Allow Users To Book Rides Via Whatsapp
Riders will get the same safety features and insurance protections as those who book trips via the Uber app directly, the company said.
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Uber Introduces Mask Verification Selfies for Riders in India
This feature will request Uber riders, specifically those who have been called out for not wearing a mask in their previous trip, to take a selfie that shows them wearing a mask. This selfie will be mandatory for these riders, in order to book their next trip.
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Uber India Adds New Safety Features: PIN Verification, RideCheck, and In-Ride Audio Recording
Uber on Thursday introduced three new safety feature -- PIN verification before the ride, 'RideCheck' to spot trip irregularities during the ride and in-ride audio recording (to be rolled out as a pilot later this year).
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Uber Plans to Start Audio-Recording Rides in the US for Safety
Uber plans to record audio during rides in the United States as part of a new security feature, its latest push to protect riders amid rising safety concerns.
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Uber To Test Letting Riders Record Trip Chats
Uber said Wednesday plans to test a safety feature that lets passengers and drivers record their conversations and share them with the rideshare service.
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Uber to Allow Passengers Record Rides in Effort to Curb Crime in Brazil, Mexico
Uber said on Wednesday that it will allow passengers and drivers to record audio of their trips in Brazil and Mexico using a new feature in the app, as the ride-hailing company copes with recurring safety concerns during its trips.
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Uber Unveils Revamped App With More Transit Options, Passenger Safety Features
Uber on Thursday unveiled a revamped version of its smartphone app that weaves together services from shared rides to public transit schedules while adding more security features.
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Uber Unveils 24x7 Safety Helpline in India, for 'Urgent, Non-Emergency Issues'
This new Uber feature is in addition to the in-app SOS button already available in the safety toolkit.
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Uber Unveils Safety Measures After College Student's Murder
Uber Technologies said it was rolling out new safety features to help riders avoid fake rideshare drivers.
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Uber Says India Is a Major Growth Market, Looks to Expand Further
US-based ride-hailing major Uber on Thursday said it is planning to take its services to other, deeper parts of the country.
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Uber Rolls Out Safety Features for Drivers, Passengers
Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand.
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Uber for Teens Service With Parental Control Features Begins Rolling Out in India
Uber for Teens service has started rolling out in India. The San Francisco-based transportation tech platform first launched the safety service for teenagers in 2023 in the US, and has so far expanded it to more than 50 countries. The feature lets parents and guardians set up an Uber account for their teenagers of ages between 13 and 17 so that the...
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Uber Sacks Driver After He Sends "Jaldi Aao Babu" Text To Delhi Woman
Following the online backlash, the driver was reportedly banned from the platform.
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Delhi Doctor Is ''Boycotting'' Uber After Getting Hurt In Accident, Company Reacts
Dr Ruchika claimed that she met with an accident on Saturday during an Uber ride and vowed to boycott the company's services.
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Uber Cab Rides Can Now Be Booked via WhatsApp in India Using Official Chatbot: All Details
Uber rides can now be booked via WhatsApp. With this integration, riders will no longer need to download or use the Uber app. Everything from user registration, booking a ride, and getting a trip receipt will be managed within the WhatsApp chat interface.
-
Uber To Allow Users To Book Rides Via Whatsapp
Riders will get the same safety features and insurance protections as those who book trips via the Uber app directly, the company said.
-
Uber Introduces Mask Verification Selfies for Riders in India
This feature will request Uber riders, specifically those who have been called out for not wearing a mask in their previous trip, to take a selfie that shows them wearing a mask. This selfie will be mandatory for these riders, in order to book their next trip.
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Uber India Adds New Safety Features: PIN Verification, RideCheck, and In-Ride Audio Recording
Uber on Thursday introduced three new safety feature -- PIN verification before the ride, 'RideCheck' to spot trip irregularities during the ride and in-ride audio recording (to be rolled out as a pilot later this year).
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Uber Plans to Start Audio-Recording Rides in the US for Safety
Uber plans to record audio during rides in the United States as part of a new security feature, its latest push to protect riders amid rising safety concerns.
-
Uber To Test Letting Riders Record Trip Chats
Uber said Wednesday plans to test a safety feature that lets passengers and drivers record their conversations and share them with the rideshare service.
-
Uber to Allow Passengers Record Rides in Effort to Curb Crime in Brazil, Mexico
Uber said on Wednesday that it will allow passengers and drivers to record audio of their trips in Brazil and Mexico using a new feature in the app, as the ride-hailing company copes with recurring safety concerns during its trips.
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Uber Unveils Revamped App With More Transit Options, Passenger Safety Features
Uber on Thursday unveiled a revamped version of its smartphone app that weaves together services from shared rides to public transit schedules while adding more security features.
-
Uber Unveils 24x7 Safety Helpline in India, for 'Urgent, Non-Emergency Issues'
This new Uber feature is in addition to the in-app SOS button already available in the safety toolkit.
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Uber Unveils Safety Measures After College Student's Murder
Uber Technologies said it was rolling out new safety features to help riders avoid fake rideshare drivers.
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Uber Says India Is a Major Growth Market, Looks to Expand Further
US-based ride-hailing major Uber on Thursday said it is planning to take its services to other, deeper parts of the country.
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Uber Rolls Out Safety Features for Drivers, Passengers
Uber is aiming to boost driver and passenger safety in an effort to rebuild trust in the brand.
