Uber
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad couple flags ‘new scam’ after Uber driver begs for money
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad couple recently shared a “disturbing experience” with an Uber driver that left them feeling “scared” for their safety, sparking concerns of a potential new scam. The husband posted about…
- Hyderabad
Uber for Teens launched in Hyderabad and other cities
Hyderabad: Transportation company Uber announced Uber for Teens for teenagers aged between 13 and 17 years, across major cities, including Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Chandigarh,…
- India
Centre to launch ‘Sahkar Taxi’ to compete with Ola, Uber, Rapido services
New Delhi: The Union government has announced to launch new cooperative-based taxi service called “Sahkar Taxi” that will provide bike, cab, and auto services, to compete with popular ride-hailing platforms like Ola,…
- Hyderabad
11 Uber Shuttle buses seized in Gachibowli; workers’ union hails action
Hyderabad: As the city police tightened its grip on Motor Vehicle Act violators, 11 buses operating in Gachibowli under Uber Shuttle were seized and 40 bus owners were booked for permit violations.…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad airport issues advisory as Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers protest
Hyderabad: Hyderabad airport, which is officially known as Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), has issued an advisory for passengers as Ola, Uber, and Rapido cab drivers are protesting against low fares. In…
- Hyderabad
Ditch traffic with free Uber Shuttle rides to Hitec City
Hyderabad: Starting from Monday, March 17, Uber is upgrading the daily commute to Hitec City by offering free rides on Uber Shuttle for three weeks. This shared bus service, currently being piloted…
- Hyderabad
Ola, Uber, Rapido cab drivers boycott Hyderabad airport trips, plan ‘no AC’ campaign
Hyderabad: Ola, Uber, and Rapido cab drivers have started boycotting Hyderabad airport trips as the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) launched a campaign over low fares. As per the TGPWU,…
- India
Uber to deploy 1,000 EVs in Indian cities
Hyderabad: Uber has partnered with Refex Green Mobility to introduce 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across Hyderabad and several other Indian cities by 2026. This initiative aims to expand sustainable transportation options on…
- Hyderabad
Ola, Uber, Rapido cab drivers to boycott Hyderabad airport trips
Hyderabad: Ola, Uber and Rapido cab drivers are going to boycott Hyderabad airport trips as the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) has decided to launch a campaign over low fares.…
- Offbeat
New app lets you hire bodyguards and a luxury motorcade on demand!
In a booming service-based economy the latest development comes with the app ‘Protector’. You can now try to impress a date by picking them in style or just get the VIP feel…
- Telangana
Uber starts subscription plans for auto drivers, bins commission model
Leading ride-hailing platform Uber has shifted to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscription-based model for its auto drivers, from a commission-based model. A notification on the Uber app informed users that starting February 18,…
- India
Notice to Ola, Uber over different pricing for iPhone, Android users
New Delhi: Leading taxi aggregators Ola and Uber have been served notices by the Department of Consumer Affairs over differential pricing for Android and iPhone commuters, seeking responses from the online cab-hailing…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad cabbies protest drop in ride charges, demand minimum fare
Hyderabad: Cab drivers in the city have declared a protest in response to a significant drop in ride charges, which have decreased from Rs 14 to Rs 10 per kilometre. This reduction…
- Middle East
Watch: Uber launches first int’l driverless taxi service in Abu Dhabi
San Francisco-based Uber has officially deployed its first International robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi in partnership with China’s WeRide. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first time Uber has…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad cab drivers boycott Uber demanding fair fares, ban on pvt vehicles
Hyderabad: Under the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU), Hyderabad cab drivers working for Uber have initiated a boycott against the ride-hailing service. This campaign is a response to the growing…
