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"He Slept For 20 Minutes": Video Shows Uber Driver Fast Asleep As Tesla Drives Itself On Highway
Many expressed alarm over the driver's complete lack of supervision, pointing out that Tesla's FSD system still requires drivers to remain alert and ready to take control at any moment.
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Laid-Off Oracle Techie Returns Home, Drives Uber While Living Off Smart Savings Plan: "No Panic. No Stress"
Instead of facing immediate stress, the engineer had already built a strong safety net through disciplined savings.
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Uber Kickstarts Women-Only Cabs In US. Why India Needs It Too
Uber in the US has launched a new feature, called "Women Preferences", which allows female passengers to prioritise women drivers and lets women drivers choose to pick up female riders
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Uber Begins Autonomous Taxi's in Abu Dhabi - We Took a Ride With Sachin Kansal, CPO at Uber
NDTV Auto experienced Uber's Autonomous ride sharing firsthand and spoke to Sachin Kansal, Uber's Chief Product Officer, about how the selfdriving system works, the safety protocols behind Level 4 autonomy, and the company's vision for deploying autonomous mobility in developing markets.
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"At Your Door In 6 Minutes": US Entrepreneur "Blown" Away By India's Quick Delivery Platforms
His comments sparked wide discussion online, with many users in India expressing pride in the efficiency, while others raised concerns about the pressure and safety of gig workers.
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Sri Lankan Woman Calls Out Uber For Harassment, Delays And Bad Food: "Women Deserve To Feel Safe"
In the post, Ishana reported an incident where a driver from a recent trip allegedly harassed her and caused delays.
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Uber for Teens Service With Parental Control Features Begins Rolling Out in India
Uber for Teens service has started rolling out in India. The San Francisco-based transportation tech platform first launched the safety service for teenagers in 2023 in the US, and has so far expanded it to more than 50 countries. The feature lets parents and guardians set up an Uber account for their teenagers of ages between 13 and 17 so that the...
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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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Delhi Doctor Is ''Boycotting'' Uber After Getting Hurt In Accident, Company Reacts
Dr Ruchika claimed that she met with an accident on Saturday during an Uber ride and vowed to boycott the company's services.
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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 Introduces Mask Verification Selfies for Riders in India
This feature will request Uber riders, specifically those who have been called out for not wearing a mask in their previous trip, to take a selfie that shows them wearing a mask. This selfie will be mandatory for these riders, in order to book their next trip.
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Uber India Adds New Safety Features: PIN Verification, RideCheck, and In-Ride Audio Recording
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).
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Uber Plans to Start Audio-Recording Rides in the US for Safety
Uber plans to record audio during rides in the United States as part of a new security feature, its latest push to protect riders amid rising safety concerns.
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Uber To Test Letting Riders Record Trip Chats
Uber said Wednesday plans to test a safety feature that lets passengers and drivers record their conversations and share them with the rideshare service.
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Uber to Allow Passengers Record Rides in Effort to Curb Crime in Brazil, Mexico
Uber said on Wednesday that it will allow passengers and drivers to record audio of their trips in Brazil and Mexico using a new feature in the app, as the ride-hailing company copes with recurring safety concerns during its trips.
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"He Slept For 20 Minutes": Video Shows Uber Driver Fast Asleep As Tesla Drives Itself On Highway
Many expressed alarm over the driver's complete lack of supervision, pointing out that Tesla's FSD system still requires drivers to remain alert and ready to take control at any moment.
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Laid-Off Oracle Techie Returns Home, Drives Uber While Living Off Smart Savings Plan: "No Panic. No Stress"
Instead of facing immediate stress, the engineer had already built a strong safety net through disciplined savings.
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Uber Kickstarts Women-Only Cabs In US. Why India Needs It Too
Uber in the US has launched a new feature, called "Women Preferences", which allows female passengers to prioritise women drivers and lets women drivers choose to pick up female riders
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Uber Begins Autonomous Taxi's in Abu Dhabi - We Took a Ride With Sachin Kansal, CPO at Uber
NDTV Auto experienced Uber's Autonomous ride sharing firsthand and spoke to Sachin Kansal, Uber's Chief Product Officer, about how the selfdriving system works, the safety protocols behind Level 4 autonomy, and the company's vision for deploying autonomous mobility in developing markets.
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"At Your Door In 6 Minutes": US Entrepreneur "Blown" Away By India's Quick Delivery Platforms
His comments sparked wide discussion online, with many users in India expressing pride in the efficiency, while others raised concerns about the pressure and safety of gig workers.
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Sri Lankan Woman Calls Out Uber For Harassment, Delays And Bad Food: "Women Deserve To Feel Safe"
In the post, Ishana reported an incident where a driver from a recent trip allegedly harassed her and caused delays.
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Uber for Teens Service With Parental Control Features Begins Rolling Out in India
Uber for Teens service has started rolling out in India. The San Francisco-based transportation tech platform first launched the safety service for teenagers in 2023 in the US, and has so far expanded it to more than 50 countries. The feature lets parents and guardians set up an Uber account for their teenagers of ages between 13 and 17 so that the...
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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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Delhi Doctor Is ''Boycotting'' Uber After Getting Hurt In Accident, Company Reacts
Dr Ruchika claimed that she met with an accident on Saturday during an Uber ride and vowed to boycott the company's services.
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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 Introduces Mask Verification Selfies for Riders in India
This feature will request Uber riders, specifically those who have been called out for not wearing a mask in their previous trip, to take a selfie that shows them wearing a mask. This selfie will be mandatory for these riders, in order to book their next trip.
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Uber India Adds New Safety Features: PIN Verification, RideCheck, and In-Ride Audio Recording
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).
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Uber Plans to Start Audio-Recording Rides in the US for Safety
Uber plans to record audio during rides in the United States as part of a new security feature, its latest push to protect riders amid rising safety concerns.
-
Uber To Test Letting Riders Record Trip Chats
Uber said Wednesday plans to test a safety feature that lets passengers and drivers record their conversations and share them with the rideshare service.
-
Uber to Allow Passengers Record Rides in Effort to Curb Crime in Brazil, Mexico
Uber said on Wednesday that it will allow passengers and drivers to record audio of their trips in Brazil and Mexico using a new feature in the app, as the ride-hailing company copes with recurring safety concerns during its trips.
