Tag: Uber
[UPDATE: India Rollout] Uber Requires Riders to Take Selfies to Verify They’re Wearing a...
- In May, Uber made it mandatory for drivers to verify face masks with selfies. As per Uber's latest blog post, over 3.5...
Uber Will Add 1,000 Electric Cars to Its Fleet in India
Uber recently made a significant commitment to transition its entire fleet to electric vehicles by 2040. As part of its efforts to achieve this...
Uber Granted License to Operate in London
Uber lost its license to operate in London back in November last year following Transport for London (TfL)'s decision to revoke its license based...
Uber to Transition Entirely to Electric Vehicles by 2040
Uber has announced plans to transition its entire fleet to electric vehicles in the U.S, Canada, and Europe by 2030. The ride-hailing giant also...
Uber Partners with Bajaj to Install Safety Partitions in 1 Lakh Autos
The coronavirus pandemic is not going away anytime soon and it is time for people to come to terms with reality and learn to...
Uber Appoints Prabhjeet Singh as India and South Asia President
Uber has appointed Prabhjeet Singh as President of its India and South Asia operations. He will be tasked with overseeing the next phase of...
Uber Shuts down Mumbai Office as Part of Cost Cutting Measures
Ride-hailing giant Uber has reportedly shut down its office situated in Mumbai. The news comes almost a month after the company laid off 600...
Uber Cuts 600 Jobs in India Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Cab aggregator and ride hailing giant, Uber has announced that it's laying off 600 employees in India. That's about 25% of the company's workforce...
Uber’s New Service ‘Uber Connect’ Lets Users Send Packages Locally
Cab-aggregator Uber has today launched a new service in India to facilitate local package delivery. The service, called 'Uber Connect' will allow users to...
Uber to Use “Selfie Tech” to Verify If Drivers Are Wearing Face Masks
Uber is one of those companies that has taken numerous steps to curb the spread of COVID-19 through social contact. We have seen the...
Ola, Uber Resume Services in Green and Orange Zones in India
With the government easing restrictions in select zones across the country from May 4, Ola and Uber on Monday announced to resume their operations...
Uber to Ship Millions of Face Masks for Its Drivers and Delivery Executives
As the Novel Coronavirus has led to a huge shortage of basic medical supplies, major companies are now taking initiatives to fill the gaps....
Uber Partners with Flipkart to Deliver Essentials Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
Uber has partnered with Walmart-backed Flipkart to deliver essential products to people in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. This move follows the ride-hailing giant's partnerships...
Uber Launches ‘UberMedic’ To Transport Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Crisis
To help contain the spread of COVID-19 in India, ride-hailing giant Uber said on Tuesday that it has launched a new service, UberMedic, to...
[Update: Multiple Cities] Uber, Ola Shut Down Services in Delhi-NCR Amidst Coronavirus Crisis
Uber has shut down its ride-hailing services in Delhi NCR while Ola has drastically reduced the availability of its cabs in the city because...
Uber, Ola Halt Cab Pooling Services to Prevent COVID-19 Spread
Major tech giants around the globe have been taking measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Uber and Ola too are doing their...
Uber Integrates Delhi Police’s ‘Himmat’ App to Bolster User Safety
Facing intense scrutiny about the safety of its riders in India and around the world, Uber has entered into a partnership with Delhi Police...
Hyundai Partners with Uber for Flying Taxis
Popular automaker Hyundai Motors has partnered with Uber on its Uber Elevate initiative to make flying aerial taxis a reality. A couple of days...
Uber Introduces New RideCheck, Pin Verification Safety Features in India
Uber already offers a myriad of privacy and security features in its app for the benefit of both riders and drivers alike. But, at...
Ola to Begin Operations in London as Uber’s License Gets Revoked
A few days after the city of London revoked Uber's license to operate in the British capital, Indian ride-aggregating startup Ola has announced that...