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- Technology
Uber brings back carpooling service under new name
San Francisco: Ride-hailing company Uber, which suspended its shared rides service — Uber Pool — amid the pandemic has now relaunched the feature under a new name, UberX Share, in the US.…
- Telangana
Telangana workers’ union demands better working conditions from Ola, Uber
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platforms Workers Union (TGPWU) on Saturday demanded better working conditions from the app-based ride-sharing companies Ola and Uber. They appreciated the recent action taken by the Central…
- India
Indian regulator sends notices to Ola, Uber for unfair trade practices
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued notices to Ola and Uber for unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights on Friday. It slammed the ride-hailing platforms over lack of…
- India
To cushion-proof drivers from rising fuel costs, Uber India hiked ride fares
New Delhi: Among the measures to cushion drivers from the impact of rising fuel prices across many cities in the country, Uber India raised fares in the last few weeks, its Director…
- Technology
Uber announces new features for business travellers, parties
San Francisco: In a bid to make it more convenient for users, ride-hailing company Uber has announced several new products and features for business travellers, wedding parties, and more. The company said…
- India
Uber to hire 500 techies in India by December
Bengaluru: Uber Technologies on Wednesday announced it will hire 500 employees for its India tech centres by the end of this year. The app-based mobility and delivery company currently has a 1,000-strong…
- 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…
