Tag: Uber
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...
Uber Loses License to Operate in London Following Safety Concerns
Uber has lost its license to operate in London, one of its biggest markets, after the local transport regulator ruled that the cab aggregator...
Uber Is Planning on Audio-recording Trips for Safety
Uber is reportedly planning on audio recording trips in order to improve the safety of both riders and drivers on its platform. The report...
Uber Starts Testing Bike Sharing Feature in New Delhi
While Uber and Ola have been running bike-hailing services in the NCR region (Gurgaon and Noida) for many years now, the former has now...
You Can Soon Book Delhi Metro Tickets From the Uber App
Uber on Tuesday announced a partnership with Delhi Metro, which will see the ride-sharing giant launch a new journey planning feature called 'Public Transport'...
Uber Pet Makes It Easy to Travel Around the City with Your Pet
A lot of pet owners find it difficult to find a ride when they're traveling with their pets. Even drivers of ride-hailing giants often...
Uber Merges Ride Hailing, Food Delivery into Single App
At an elaborate media event in San Francisco on Thursday, Uber unveiled an updated version of its flagship app that now merges both its...
Uber Will Be Bringing Its Self-Driving Cars to Dallas This November
Uber has added another city to its initial list of cities for autonomous driving cars. The city joining the list including Pittsburgh, San Francisco,...