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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 Adopts Zero-Commission Model for India Autorickshaw Rides to Weather Competition
Ride-hailing platform Uber has moved to a zero-commission model for its autorickshaw drivers in India and will instead charge them a subscription fee, mirroring a strategy followed by local rivals as competition intensifies.
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Ola Joins Uber, Denies Implementing Differential Pricing for iPhone, Android in India
Ola has said that it does not set fares based on a user's phone model. The development comes after media reports and complaints claimed that Apple users were charged higher for the same ride than Android users.
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Uber Launches First Robotaxi Service Outside of US in Abu Dhabi
Uber Technologies has begun offering its first autonomous rides outside the US in Abu Dhabi, making good on an earlier partnership struck with Chinese vehicle partner WeRide.
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India Gets First Water Transport Service 'Uber Shikara' In Srinagar
Uber Shikara marks a significant milestone for the company as it is the first water transport offering in Asia after similar services in select European countries like Italy.
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How Karnataka's Cab Fare Update Will Benefit Commuters
The Karnataka Transport Department has introduced uniform cab fares applicable to both app-based aggregators like Ola and Uber, as well as traditional non-app-based taxi services, across cities in the state.
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Uber to Lay Off 200 Employees in Recruitment Division to Cut Costs and Streamline Operations
Uber Technologies said on Wednesday it would cut 200 jobs in the company's recruitment division amid plans to keep the staff count flat through the year and streamline costs. The reductions affect less than 1 percent of Uber's global workforce. The ride-share company laid off 150 employees in its freight services division earlier this year.
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Uber, Ola Bike Taxis Will Be Impounded if They Don't Halt Operations in New Delhi
New Delhi city authorities will start impounding the bike taxis of companies such as Uber and local rival Ola if they do not cease operations in line with a court order backing a ban on them, a senior government official told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Uber to Launch All-Electric Uber Green Service in India; Unveils Partnership With EV Makers
Ride-hailing app Uber on Wednesday announced partnerships with various electric vehicle makers and other entities in India to accelerate the transition of its partners towards sustainable mobility. The company said it has expanded its partnership with EV fleet partners Lithium Urban Technologies, Everest Fleet, and Moove in order to deploy 25,000 e...
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Netflix, Ola, Uber Not Integrated With PIPOnet Passenger Service App, Clarifies NuRe Bharat CEO
3i Infotech-led consortium NuRe Bharat Network has not integrated Netflix, Ola, Uber or any other company with its PIPOnet app, a senior official of the company said.
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RailTel, NuRe Bharat Launch Railway Passenger Service App; Will Provide Travel, Entertainment Services
3i Infotech-led consortium NuRe Bharat Network and RailTel on Monday unveiled PIPOnet mobile app which aims to provide all services, including e-ticketing, travel, stay reservations, and entertainment apps, for railway passengers.
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Uber Records 29 Percent Jump in Quarterly Revenues With Much Higher Gross Bookings Amid Rising Demand
Uber shares rocketed higher early Tuesday after the ride-hailing and delivery company reported a jump in revenues amid rising demand. Pointing to robust activity in numerous markets, the company reported a 29 percent jump in first-quarter revenues to $8.8 billion (roughly Rs. 72,000 crore), with much higher gross bookings in both mobility and deliv...
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Uber Launches Airport-Friendly Features For Riders, Drivers In India: All You Need To Know
Uber has introduced airport-friendly features for users, and drivers in India. The new features include a walking guide that directs users from their gates to the designated Uber pick-up points at thirteen major airports in the country. Uber app for drivers will now display information on the number of cabs that are in the queue at the airport, and...
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Uber Overhauls App Design, Brings New Homescreen, Increased Personalisation Features
Cab aggregator app Uber has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its app globally, adding a host of new features and services to help riders go anywhere effortlessly. The new app also features a 'Services' tab as a one-stop shop to find all product offerings available to riders in their city - from a nearby Moto to Auto, Intercity, Rentals, Reserv...
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Uber to Bring 25,000 EV Sedans in India, Fleet to Be Supplied by Tata Motors
Uber will bring 25,000 electric sedans in its premium category service in India. The fleet of EVs will be supplied by Tata Motors, starting end of February. The companies did not provide the financial details of the deal.
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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 Adopts Zero-Commission Model for India Autorickshaw Rides to Weather Competition
Ride-hailing platform Uber has moved to a zero-commission model for its autorickshaw drivers in India and will instead charge them a subscription fee, mirroring a strategy followed by local rivals as competition intensifies.
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Ola Joins Uber, Denies Implementing Differential Pricing for iPhone, Android in India
Ola has said that it does not set fares based on a user's phone model. The development comes after media reports and complaints claimed that Apple users were charged higher for the same ride than Android users.
-
Uber Launches First Robotaxi Service Outside of US in Abu Dhabi
Uber Technologies has begun offering its first autonomous rides outside the US in Abu Dhabi, making good on an earlier partnership struck with Chinese vehicle partner WeRide.
-
India Gets First Water Transport Service 'Uber Shikara' In Srinagar
Uber Shikara marks a significant milestone for the company as it is the first water transport offering in Asia after similar services in select European countries like Italy.
-
How Karnataka's Cab Fare Update Will Benefit Commuters
The Karnataka Transport Department has introduced uniform cab fares applicable to both app-based aggregators like Ola and Uber, as well as traditional non-app-based taxi services, across cities in the state.
-
Uber to Lay Off 200 Employees in Recruitment Division to Cut Costs and Streamline Operations
Uber Technologies said on Wednesday it would cut 200 jobs in the company's recruitment division amid plans to keep the staff count flat through the year and streamline costs. The reductions affect less than 1 percent of Uber's global workforce. The ride-share company laid off 150 employees in its freight services division earlier this year.
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Uber, Ola Bike Taxis Will Be Impounded if They Don't Halt Operations in New Delhi
New Delhi city authorities will start impounding the bike taxis of companies such as Uber and local rival Ola if they do not cease operations in line with a court order backing a ban on them, a senior government official told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Uber to Launch All-Electric Uber Green Service in India; Unveils Partnership With EV Makers
Ride-hailing app Uber on Wednesday announced partnerships with various electric vehicle makers and other entities in India to accelerate the transition of its partners towards sustainable mobility. The company said it has expanded its partnership with EV fleet partners Lithium Urban Technologies, Everest Fleet, and Moove in order to deploy 25,000 e...
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Netflix, Ola, Uber Not Integrated With PIPOnet Passenger Service App, Clarifies NuRe Bharat CEO
3i Infotech-led consortium NuRe Bharat Network has not integrated Netflix, Ola, Uber or any other company with its PIPOnet app, a senior official of the company said.
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RailTel, NuRe Bharat Launch Railway Passenger Service App; Will Provide Travel, Entertainment Services
3i Infotech-led consortium NuRe Bharat Network and RailTel on Monday unveiled PIPOnet mobile app which aims to provide all services, including e-ticketing, travel, stay reservations, and entertainment apps, for railway passengers.
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Uber Records 29 Percent Jump in Quarterly Revenues With Much Higher Gross Bookings Amid Rising Demand
Uber shares rocketed higher early Tuesday after the ride-hailing and delivery company reported a jump in revenues amid rising demand. Pointing to robust activity in numerous markets, the company reported a 29 percent jump in first-quarter revenues to $8.8 billion (roughly Rs. 72,000 crore), with much higher gross bookings in both mobility and deliv...
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Uber Launches Airport-Friendly Features For Riders, Drivers In India: All You Need To Know
Uber has introduced airport-friendly features for users, and drivers in India. The new features include a walking guide that directs users from their gates to the designated Uber pick-up points at thirteen major airports in the country. Uber app for drivers will now display information on the number of cabs that are in the queue at the airport, and...
-
Uber Overhauls App Design, Brings New Homescreen, Increased Personalisation Features
Cab aggregator app Uber has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its app globally, adding a host of new features and services to help riders go anywhere effortlessly. The new app also features a 'Services' tab as a one-stop shop to find all product offerings available to riders in their city - from a nearby Moto to Auto, Intercity, Rentals, Reserv...
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Uber to Bring 25,000 EV Sedans in India, Fleet to Be Supplied by Tata Motors
Uber will bring 25,000 electric sedans in its premium category service in India. The fleet of EVs will be supplied by Tata Motors, starting end of February. The companies did not provide the financial details of the deal.
