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These services will also include taxis driven by women, as part of a push to make urban transport more inclusive and safer

Bengaluru techie says moving to Hyderabad was ‘best decision’ of 2025: ‘No more potholes, traffic’

Uber techie Shreya Prasad said that she had not realised the daily stress Bengaluru imposed, including lack of sunlight and 'how much mental energy was being drained,' until she left the city.

OpenAI is changing how it pays new employees as the race for AI talent gets more intense

OpenAI has changed its employee compensation rules, making it easier for new hires to earn equity as competition for AI talent intensifies.

Bike-taxis, three-wheeler autos will drive next wave of mobility in India, says Uber India President

Singh also confirmed that Uber has already onboarded electric vehicles that entered the market after Bluesmart began winding down operations.

Uber forays into B2B logistics with ‘Uber Direct’ in partnership with ONDC

The service will allow businesses on ONDC to plug into Uber’s delivery network, starting with grocery deliveries for Zepto and KPN Farm Fresh. Over time, it will expand to restaurants, additional cities and formats.

From Bharat Taxi to state-run mobility apps, Namma Yatri piggybacks on govt platforms

Moving Tech Innovations, the company behind Namma Yatri, is tapping central and state government partnerships to scale nationally as zero-commission rivals challenge its first-mover advantage.

Government turns to domain experts as probe into Ola, Uber fare algorithm drags

The official added that while the government is convinced 'there are lapses', any quasi-judicial action must be backed by 'robust technical findings'

Bengaluru: Five years on, 50 Uber special cabs for differently-abled lie unused

In 2017, Uber and Mphasis launched Uber Access and Assist, but the services were discontinued after COVID-19, leaving Bengaluru’s differently-abled community high and dry.

Uber proposes ‘driver-cum-tourist guide’ training initiative for Karnataka

Hyvision India Pvt Ltd, a Korean-promoted firm providing camera solutions to iPhone manufacturer Foxconn, also signed a memorandum of understanding with the state-run Government Tool Room Training Centre (GTTC)

Bengaluru cab drivers protest outside Uber office over low earnings, alleged booking discrimination

Protesting drivers alleged that the company gives priority bookings to vehicles operated under Uber’s fleet through third-party firms over independently owned cabs. They also complained that company is recruiting drivers from outside Karnataka, reducing income opportunities for local drivers.

UK-based Meta techie alarmed after Delhi Uber driver sent ‘murder threat’ translated by Google

'A chill ran down my spine. It is Delhi after all. Anything can happen,' Arnav Gupta, an engineering manager with Meta in London recalled, describing how he frantically opened the app to check the chat for context.

Uber launches self-registration feature for Indian teenagers

Teenagers registering through the system will operate under guardian supervision, with parents maintaining complete visibility over their children's travel activities.

Bengaluru app compares Ola, Uber, Rapido fares for cheapest ride: ‘Got Rs 2 crore grant from Microsoft'

'If Rapido charges Rs 250, Uber Rs 271, and Ola Rs 264, Bob Rides shows all options clearly so users can click, compare, and book,' Bob Rides co-founder Ansh Arora explained.

Uber takes intercity motorhomes to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune after successful run in Delhi

Uber has stated that travelers must book Motorhome trips at least 48 hours before their planned departure date.

Uber driver accused of starting wildfire that killed 12 and destroyed 7,000 buildings first imagined it using ChatGPT

Rinderknecht, a former resident of Pacific Palisades, was working as an Uber driver on New Year’s Eve 2024 and reportedly took at least two rides before allegedly igniting what was first called the Lachman Fire.

Uber now lets you pay for your ride by scanning a UPI QR code: Here’s how the new feature works

Uber is stressing one important point, only scan the QR code that appears on your driver’s Uber app, not their personal one. This ensures your payment goes directly to Uber and stays secure.

Uber pilots in-app AI task program for drivers in India

The initiative is part of Uber AI Solutions, the company’s global unit that supports work in areas ranging from training self-driving cars and augmented reality systems to assisting generative AI projects.

Karnataka bike taxi row: After Rapido, Uber launches 'Bike Direct'

On August 25, Rapido was the first to resume bike taxi services in Karnataka under 'Bike Direct' after a gap of more than two months.

Karnataka bike taxis: Rapido rolls out ‘Bike Direct’, Uber and Ola halt services again

The Karnataka High Court on August 22 clarified that it had not passed an order allowing bike-taxi aggregators to operate and that the state was free to act, without harassing bike owners

After two months, Rapido and Uber resume bike taxi services in Karnataka

Bike taxi services were banned in Karnataka since June 16. Moneycontrol on August 21 found that Rapido and Uber were showing bike taxi options and accepting bookings.

GST ambiguity casts a shadow on the ride-hailing industry

India’s ride-hailing sector faces regulatory uncertainty due to conflicting GST interpretations, disrupting innovation, funding, and compliance. A clear, consistent tax framework is essential to ensure fairness, transparency, and growth

Zepto revamps app, drops 'dark patterns' amid regulatory pressure

The changes include auto-application of free delivery and upfront disclosure of all charges in line with practices adopted by rivals such as Blinkit

Now you can compare prices of Uber, Ola, Blinkit, Swiggy and more using just one app: Here’s how it works

Compare real-time prices of cabs and groceries across Uber, Ola, Blinkit, Zepto, and more using one simple Android app called Comparify.

Uber’s new women-only ride option could be exactly what India needs

Uber has launched a new women-only feature in the US that lets female riders match only with female drivers. While it’s not available in India yet, it’s the kind of update many women here have been hoping for.

Uber tests option in US to match female riders and drivers

The service will launch in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit over the next few weeks, the company said in a statement