Uber
- Business
This 70-year-old Uber driver made Rs 23 Lakh by cancelling over 30% of rides
San Francisco: A 70-year-old part-time Uber driver from the US has revealed that he earned more than $28,000 (over Rs 23 lakh) last year by only accepting less than 10 per cent…
- Technology
Uber, Lyft to pay USD 328 million to drivers in wage-theft settlement
New York: In a significant development, Uber and Lyft on Thursday agreed to pay a combined $328 million to settle charges that the ride-hailing platforms “unlawfully withheld wages from drivers”, and failed…
- Business
Ola, Porter, Uber & Dunzo worst digital platforms for gig workers: Report
New Delhi: Ola, Porter, Uber and cash-strapped quick-grocery delivery provider Dunzo are the worst platforms for gig workers among 12 digital labour platforms evaluated when it comes to minimum standards of fair…
- Middle East
UAE: Careem to deliver iPhone 15 to customers in 30 minutes
Abu Dhabi: Customers can now get iPhone 15 delivered to their doorstep in minutes—thanks to Careem. Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem, which is owned by Uber, will deliver iPhone 15 models to customers in under 30…
- India
Navy signs MoU with Uber: To provide mobility solutions to naval personnel, their families
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Monday said that the Indian Navy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber. The MoU aims to provide reliable, convenient, safe and…
- Technology
Netflix techie who went missing after taking Uber ride in San Francisco found dead
San Francisco: A Netflix software engineer, who mysteriously disappeared after taking an Uber ride in the US, has died by suicide at the San Francisco Bay last week, media reports said. According…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: ‘Low Fare No Air’ campaign by cabbies against low fares to airport
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), which represents scores of cab drivers in the state has announced a ‘Low Fare No Air’ campaign, on September 4, Monday, against ‘low…
- Business
Uber drivers earned over Rs 50K cr since 2013; 300 cr trips in India
New Delhi: Drivers have earned more than Rs 50,000 crore through Uber, and 300 crore trips were taken on the ride-hailing platform over the last 10 years in India. Uber on Tuesday…
- India
Now travel with up to 3 friends with Uber ‘Group Rides’ in India
New Delhi: Ride-hailing platform Uber on Tuesday announced a new feature — ‘Group Rides’ in India, which will allow sharing of rides with up to three friends when headed to a common…
- World
Netflix techie goes missing after last seen getting into Uber
San Francisco: A software engineer, who recently got a job at Netflix in the US right after college, mysteriously disappeared last week after being last seen getting into an Uber, the media…
- Bangalore
Woman assaulted by Uber driver for taking wrong cab in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A shocking incident of a woman being attacked by an Uber driver for taking the wrong cab came to light in Bengaluru on Thursday. The incident took place in Bhoganahalli locality…
- India
Goa files complaint against Uber for ‘illegal’ operations
Panaji: Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Tuesday said that a complaint has been filed against ride-hailing major Uber for commencing operations in the coastal state without taking permission. Speaking to reporters…
- Hyderabad
Drivers in Hyderabad sweat under heat from high operating costs
Hyderabad: Drivers working with taxi aggregators like Ola and Uber in Hyderabad are struggling to make their ends meet. Owing to the high expenses of operating a taxi, a decent monthly wage…
- India
No bike-taxi in Delhi for now as Supreme Court stays HC order
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the High Court order by which it had essentially allowed bike-taxi aggregators Rapido and Uber to operate in the national capital by asking the…
- Technology
Uber to offer cashback as it drops ride discounts for subscribers
San Francisco: Ride-hailing platform Uber has discontinued the 5 percent discounts on eligible rides that it previously provided to Uber One subscribers. According to an email sent out to customers, beginning with…
