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- India
Centre’s new guidelines legalise bike taxis; Uber, Rapido breathe easy
The centre announced Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines (MVAG) 2025 on Tuesday, July 1, bringing much-awaited relief to app aggregators like Uber and Rapido who welcomed the legislation calling it a major step…
- Hyderabad
Rapido, Ola, Uber face backlash over bike taxis in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has demanded immediate action against ride-hailing platforms Rapido, Ola, and Uber for illegally operating bike taxi services in Hyderabad. The union alleges these…
- India
Woman pilot harassed during cab ride in Mumbai
Mumbai: Police have registered a case against the driver of an Uber cab and two others for alleged sexual harassment of a 28-year-old woman airline pilot during a ride in Mumbai, officials…
- Middle East
Dubai to roll out self-driving taxi trials with Uber, WeRide this year
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Sunday, June 15, a new agreement with with Uber Technologies, Inc. and WeRide, a global autonomous driving leader, to launch self-driving vehicles in…
- Bangalore
Uber, Rapido must close bike taxi operations by June 16: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court on Friday, June 13, ordered all app-based cab aggregators companies (like Ola, Uber, Rapido, etc.) to stop two-wheeler service by June 16 across the state. A bench comprising…
- India
No relief for RCB against Uber’s ‘Hyderabaddie’ ad with SRH’s Travis Head
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday, May 5, dismissed a plea by the Indian Premier League cricket team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) seeking an interim injunction on an alleged disparaging…
- 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.…
