Uber
- Technology
Indian regulator set to grill Ola, Uber over surge in customer complaints
New Delhi: As thousands of commuters find themselves at the mercy of Uber and Ola drivers via ride cancellations, cancellation charges, random surge pricing and long waiting times, the Central Consumer Protection…
- Technology
Uber wins 30-month London taxi license
San Francisco: Ride-hailing company Uber has secured a 30-month license to continue operating in London, ending a protracted battle with city regulators over whether the ride-hailing app was “fit and proper”. “Uber…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: No more cool AC rides in cabs this summer, says union
Hyderabad: Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) on Saturday declared that a ‘NO AC’ campaign will happen in Hyderabad in order to inform and educate not only the drivers but also…
- World
Former Afghan finance minister now drives Uber in Washington
Washington: Khalid Payenda, who was once Afghanistan’s finance minister, now makes a living in Washington as an Uber driver. A week before the Taliban seized Kabul, Payenda had resigned from his position…
- Hyderabad
Are cabs registered in other states plying in Hyderabad?
Hyderabad: There is a growing stream of complaints that Ola and Uber vehicles registered in other states are plying in the city in violation of norms like vehicle permits. Dozens of cabs…
- Technology
Uber to let riders see ratings they receive from drivers
New Delhi: In a first, ride-hailing major Uber on Wednesday said the riders can now see how many five-star ratings — including the shameful one-star reviews — they’ve racked up from drivers.…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia gives 4% of Aramco worth $80B to sovereign fund
Dubai: Saudi Arabia said Sunday it will transfer 4% of the stock in the state-run oil giant Aramco to a sovereign wealth fund, an infusion valued at nearly 80 billion as the…
- Middle East
UAE-based Careem to fill over 200 vacancies; check details
Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem, which is owned by Uber, has vacancies for over 200 roles in the company. According to a LinkedIn post, Careem wrote that it was looking to fill…
- Technology
Uber, Ola among most data hungry ride-hailing apps: Report
New Delhi: Popular ride-hailing platforms Uber and Ola top the chart on collecting extensive information about their riders which may be used for third-party advertising, a new report has claimed. According to…
