On June 5, Uber announced the departure of Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, the head of its delivery division and one of the company's longest-tenured top executives, after nearly 13 years. According to his LinkedIn page, Gore-Coty began his career with Uber in 2012 as a general manager in France and
By expanding its collaboration with the Indian government-backed nonprofit organisations, Uber is joining India's expanding B2B logistics market. Without giving a precise timeframe, the ride-hailing giant said on 19 May that it will soon introduce its B2B logistics solution through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This
According to LiveLaw, the Delhi High Court on 5 May denied an interim injunction petition that the IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) had brought against Uber Moto over a purportedly offensive YouTube ad that featured Travis Head of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). RCB's request for an interim injunction
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Virat Kohli, the iconic Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian cricket team, has taken the brand endorsement world by storm. With exceptional talent and a magnetic personality, Kohli is the top choice for numerous renowned brands. Notably, he was the only cricketer on Forbes magazine's list
Nearly six years have passed since the EV ride-hailing firm first joined the market in 2019. A plan to start moving BluSmart's current fleet to Uber in the coming weeks has been authorised by the company's owners.
In a market with enormous growth potential, the Indian government plans to introduce a new cooperative-based taxi service called "Sahkar Taxi" nationwide as an alternative to well-known ride-hailing services like Ola and Uber. In Parliament on 26 March, Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled the idea, announcing that the
More than a year after rival Rapido extended its subscription fee-based strategy to vehicles, ride-hailing service provider Uber has introduced a software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based zero commission model for drivers throughout India. According to a notice on the app, Uber will only serve as a technological platform that links passengers and
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The Maha Kumbh Mela of Hindus, celebrated 144 years ago, is a religious event that is attended by millions of pilgrims from all over the world. The pilgrims are from far away to four places in India - the Holy cities of Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. Based on
On December 26, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi ordered the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to conduct a thorough investigation into the discrepancy in taxi fares that ride-hailing platforms display simultaneously on Android and iOS devices for identical rides. This was in response to a media report about the
Uber launched Uber Moto Women, a first-of-its-kind service that provides bike rides only for women, in Bengaluru on 13 December. The business intends to expand into additional major cities, including Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. The on-demand two-wheeler ride service is intended to meet the safety and mobility demands
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The number of netizens accessing the internet has increased with the arrival of JIO in India as it offers low-cost data plans and cheaper smartphones, which let them surf the world easily. Due to this, more people are found to be active online. Taking an edge over this, various companies
Uber has made a big step to increase customer loyalty in India's fiercely competitive ride-hailing sector by launching its global subscription programme, Uber One. According to media sources, the programme, which now has over 25 million subscribers worldwide, offers a variety of incentives aimed at luring regular users.
To offer an alternative to commercial platforms, the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has demanded the creation of a government-run ride-hailing app. Additionally, it called on the government to establish a Welfare Board to provide equitable salaries, social security benefits, and open fare regulation, as well as to
After Delhi and Kolkata, the ride-hailing app Uber plans to test its bus (shuttle) service in Hyderabad and Mumbai. The company is currently negotiating with a number of local stakeholders to obtain approval to launch in the nation's IT hub. In an interview with the media, Prabhjeet Singh,
Uber and Shadowfax have partnered to combine UberMoto, the ride-hailing platform's bike-taxi service, with Shadowfax's two-wheeler fleet. During lean hours of work, two-wheeler riders servicing IPO-bound Shadowfax will have the option to switch to UberMoto and offer bike-taxi services. Uber said in a statement that the
According to reports, the ride-hailing app Namma Yatri, based in Bengaluru, is looking into entering the American market. An article in a well-known media outlet states that the firm is negotiating with various US unions in an effort to distinguish itself from industry heavyweights like Lyft and Uber. In addition,
At a time when customers in India are willing to spend more on high-end experiences, ride-hailing platform Uber is reintroducing its flagship product, Uber Black, to the nation. According to a media report, the service is set to be launched in the coming weeks, initially targeting certain areas in Mumbai.
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The world is evolving at a fast pace, right from climate change to pollution and everything in between — things are moving fast towards a more sustainable and economical future that is built upon the grounds of frugal innovation and so is India's push towards sustainable use of resources
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India’s mobility tech sector, while unorganised, has seen unprecedented growth in the last decade. This is largely due to inadequate public transport infrastructure and an increasing demand for convenience and affordability. In the coming years, the shared mobility sector is set to witness greater democratisation and reach nearly 15
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The online and offline media headlines are screaming about the global ride-hailing platform Uber and its unethical practices over the years to emerge as a global leader. On Sunday morning, the world woke up to shocking news of ‘The Uber Files’. Originally leaked to ‘The Guardian’ and ‘The Internal Consortium
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