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"One Of The Most Unsafe Places": Mumbai Woman Recounts Terrifying Encounters With Delhi Cab Drivers
A Mumbai-based woman, Ruchika Lohiya, has shared a harrowing experience with cab drivers during her recent trip to Delhi. In an Instagram post, Ms Lohiya recounted two separate incidents involving Uber and Rapido drivers that left her feeling unsafe.
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Uber Sacks Driver After He Sends "Jaldi Aao Babu" Text To Delhi Woman
Following the online backlash, the driver was reportedly banned from the platform.
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"I Want To Kidnap You": Uber Driver's "Frightening Behaviour" In Gurugram
A ride booking left a Gurugram resident in shivers, making them run back to their home to safety on a Saturday morning.
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Woman Shares "Distressing" Encounter With Uber Driver, Company Responds
Several people have commented on her post, many appreciating her for bringing this incident to the cab company's notice and prompting action against the driver.
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What is the EV Aggregator Scheme of the Delhi Government?
The draft Motor Vehicle Aggregators Scheme has been proposed by the Delhi government to boost the use of electric vehicles.
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Uber Cab Rides Can Now Be Booked via WhatsApp in India Using Official Chatbot: All Details
Uber rides can now be booked via WhatsApp. With this integration, riders will no longer need to download or use the Uber app. Everything from user registration, booking a ride, and getting a trip receipt will be managed within the WhatsApp chat interface.
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Uber Partners With Delhi Government To Install 10,000 Safety Screens In City Autos
Uber will also work with the Delhi government to remove vaccine hesitancy among drivers.
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Coronavirus: Uber To Install Safety Screens In 20,000 Cars
The safety screen or cockpit is protective ceiling-to-floor transparent plastic screen installed between the passenger and the driver.
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Coronavirus Lockdown 4.0: Ola, Uber Restart Operations In More Cities
Both companies say operations have been restarted with enhanced safety protocols.
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Coronavirus Exposes U.S. Uber, Lyft Drivers' Lack Of Safety Net
As independent contractors, U.S. ride-hail drivers for Uber and Lyft benefited from soaring trip demand and flexible work hours. But as the coronavirus brings large parts of the country to a halt, drivers and companies are facing the downside of an ambiguous contractor model.
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Uber Submits Appeal To Regain London Taxi License
Transport for London (TfL) refused to grant the Silicon Valley-based company a new license due to what it called a "pattern of failures" on safety and security, the latest stage of a long-running battle with the authorities.
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Cabs Not Safe For Women, Says Maneka Gandhi, Writes To Transport Minister
Women and Child Development minister Maneka Gandhi has written to Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari urging him to ensure that cab companies adhere to all safety guidelines. Ms Gandhi's letter on Monday came after numerous cases taxi drivers misbehaving with women passengers were reported.
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"Cab Sharing A Good Idea", Says Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today termed cab sharing a "good idea" and invited suggestions on how to allow it, keeping in mind the safety of women. His support for cab sharing, which, at present, is being provided by app-based cab aggregators has come amid the Delhi government firming up the City Taxi Scheme 2017.
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Female Ride-Hailing Apps Grow in Brazil on Safety Concerns
Ride-hailing startups that cater solely to women are catching on in Brazil, reflecting safety concerns in one of the biggest markets for Uber and other incumbents.
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On Women's Safety In App-Based Cabs, Court asks for Centre's Inputs
The issue of women's safety in app-based cabs has been taken up by the Supreme Court, which asked the Centre today for suggestions on the matter. The court asked if it was possible to have a regulatory mechanism to check sexual harassment in app-based taxies like Uber and Ola and public transport. The case will be heard next on December 7.
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"One Of The Most Unsafe Places": Mumbai Woman Recounts Terrifying Encounters With Delhi Cab Drivers
A Mumbai-based woman, Ruchika Lohiya, has shared a harrowing experience with cab drivers during her recent trip to Delhi. In an Instagram post, Ms Lohiya recounted two separate incidents involving Uber and Rapido drivers that left her feeling unsafe.
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Uber Sacks Driver After He Sends "Jaldi Aao Babu" Text To Delhi Woman
Following the online backlash, the driver was reportedly banned from the platform.
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"I Want To Kidnap You": Uber Driver's "Frightening Behaviour" In Gurugram
A ride booking left a Gurugram resident in shivers, making them run back to their home to safety on a Saturday morning.
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Woman Shares "Distressing" Encounter With Uber Driver, Company Responds
Several people have commented on her post, many appreciating her for bringing this incident to the cab company's notice and prompting action against the driver.
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What is the EV Aggregator Scheme of the Delhi Government?
The draft Motor Vehicle Aggregators Scheme has been proposed by the Delhi government to boost the use of electric vehicles.
-
Uber Cab Rides Can Now Be Booked via WhatsApp in India Using Official Chatbot: All Details
Uber rides can now be booked via WhatsApp. With this integration, riders will no longer need to download or use the Uber app. Everything from user registration, booking a ride, and getting a trip receipt will be managed within the WhatsApp chat interface.
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Uber Partners With Delhi Government To Install 10,000 Safety Screens In City Autos
Uber will also work with the Delhi government to remove vaccine hesitancy among drivers.
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Coronavirus: Uber To Install Safety Screens In 20,000 Cars
The safety screen or cockpit is protective ceiling-to-floor transparent plastic screen installed between the passenger and the driver.
-
Coronavirus Lockdown 4.0: Ola, Uber Restart Operations In More Cities
Both companies say operations have been restarted with enhanced safety protocols.
-
Coronavirus Exposes U.S. Uber, Lyft Drivers' Lack Of Safety Net
As independent contractors, U.S. ride-hail drivers for Uber and Lyft benefited from soaring trip demand and flexible work hours. But as the coronavirus brings large parts of the country to a halt, drivers and companies are facing the downside of an ambiguous contractor model.
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Uber Submits Appeal To Regain London Taxi License
Transport for London (TfL) refused to grant the Silicon Valley-based company a new license due to what it called a "pattern of failures" on safety and security, the latest stage of a long-running battle with the authorities.
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Cabs Not Safe For Women, Says Maneka Gandhi, Writes To Transport Minister
Women and Child Development minister Maneka Gandhi has written to Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari urging him to ensure that cab companies adhere to all safety guidelines. Ms Gandhi's letter on Monday came after numerous cases taxi drivers misbehaving with women passengers were reported.
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"Cab Sharing A Good Idea", Says Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today termed cab sharing a "good idea" and invited suggestions on how to allow it, keeping in mind the safety of women. His support for cab sharing, which, at present, is being provided by app-based cab aggregators has come amid the Delhi government firming up the City Taxi Scheme 2017.
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Female Ride-Hailing Apps Grow in Brazil on Safety Concerns
Ride-hailing startups that cater solely to women are catching on in Brazil, reflecting safety concerns in one of the biggest markets for Uber and other incumbents.
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On Women's Safety In App-Based Cabs, Court asks for Centre's Inputs
The issue of women's safety in app-based cabs has been taken up by the Supreme Court, which asked the Centre today for suggestions on the matter. The court asked if it was possible to have a regulatory mechanism to check sexual harassment in app-based taxies like Uber and Ola and public transport. The case will be heard next on December 7.
