Uber India

Uber India Adds New Safety Features: PIN Verification, RideCheck, and In-Ride Audio Recording

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday January 9, 2020

Uber on Thursday introduced three new safety feature -- PIN verification before the ride, 'RideCheck' to spot trip irregularities during the ride and in-ride audio recording (to be rolled out as a pilot later this year).

India Considers Commissions Cap For Uber, Ola, Unsettling Industry

Reuters | Friday November 29, 2019

India plans to cap the commissions app-based taxi aggregators such as Uber and home-grown Ola earn on rides to a maximum 10% of the total fare, according to a draft proposal seen by Reuters, a move industry experts warned would hit revenue and operations.

Uber Ties Up With Delhi Metro To Improve First And Last-Mile Connectivity

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 23, 2019

Under the partnership to improve first and last-mile connectivity for users, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will provide Uber dedicated pick up and drop points.

Uber CEO Expects To Ride Developing Market Growth In Next Decade

Business | Reuters | Tuesday October 22, 2019

Uber, which in August reported a second quarter loss, has not yet said when it expects to make a profit.

Up To Rs 5 Lakh Insurance Free For Uber Riders In India

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 25, 2019

Uber has partnered with Bharti AXA and Tata AIG for the insurance scheme which will cover all riders in cars, autos and two-wheelers.

Supreme Court Asks For Probe Against Uber To Be Completed Within 6 Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 11, 2019

The Supreme Court has asked the Director General of Competition Commission of India (CCI) to complete a probe into the allegations of ''predatory pricing'' against Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd within six months.

Uber Reports Record Loss Of $5.2 Billion

Business | Thomson Reuters | Friday August 9, 2019

The company's core business, ride-hailing, grew revenue only 2 per cent to $2.3 billion.

Uber Asked by Centre to Act Against Drivers Who Harassed Disability Rights Activist

Thursday July 4, 2019

The Centre has asked app-based cab aggregator Uber India to act against two of its drivers, who had allegedly harassed disability rights activist Arman Ali.

Government Asks Uber India To Take Action Against Erring Drivers

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has asked Uber India to take action against erring drivers after a disability rights activist alleged he was "treated horribly" by two drivers of the app-based cab aggregator in Chennai.

As Uber Gears Up for IPO, Many Indian Drivers Talk of Shattered Dreams

Reuters | Wednesday May 8, 2019

Former Uber India executives say incentives were sharply cut in early 2017 because of growing pressure from the US head office to improve financial performance ahead of an initial public offering (IPO).

Uber App Now Lets Riders in India Make Free Calls to Their Driver

Jagmeet Singh | Monday February 11, 2019

Uber announced the free call via VoIP globally back in October last year, and it's now being rolled out in India.

After Food Delivery, Uber To Provide Speed Boat Services In Mumbai

Mumbai News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Wednesday January 30, 2019

After entering into the food delivery business through Uber Eats, the global taxi aggregator has announced that it will also provide boat services around Mumbai, in partnership with the Maharashtra Maritime Board.

Uber Says India Is a Major Growth Market, Looks to Expand Further

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 5, 2018

US-based ride-hailing major Uber on Thursday said it is planning to take its services to other, deeper parts of the country.

India Shortlisted Among 5 Countries For Uber Flying Cabs

IANS | Thursday August 30, 2018

After evaluating countries across the globe, Uber Elevate -- the ride-hailing platform's aerial taxi arm -- announced Japan, India, Australia, Brazil and France as shortlisted countries at the first "Uber Elevate Asia Pacific Expo" in Tokyo here.

Uber Flying Cabs: India One of Five Shortlisted Countries

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 30, 2018

After evaluating countries across the globe, Uber Elevate - the ride-hailing platform's aerial taxi arm - announced Australia, Brazil, France, India, and Japan as shortlisted countries.