Uber: News
20 Nov 2024
BusinessUber launches new service with extra room for your luggage
Uber has launched a new service, UberXXL, for airport transfers.
31 Oct 2024
BusinessUber posts record operating profit of $1.06 billion in Q3
Uber Technologies has posted a record operating profit of $1.06 billion for the third quarter ending September 30, beating expectations.
23 Oct 2024
Uber IndiaAfter US and Brazil, Uber India surpasses 1 million drivers
Uber has announced that it now has over one million drivers in India.
08 Oct 2024
Electric VehiclesUber to launch OpenAI-powered AI assistant for drivers in 2025
Uber is bringing an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o, for its drivers in the US. It will be available starting early 2025.
08 Oct 2024
OlaOla, Uber score 0 in Fairwork India's gig worker ratings
The 2024 Fairwork India Ratings have shown that ride-hailing giants Uber and Ola, along with logistics firm Porter, are lagging behind in their treatment of gig workers.
08 Oct 2024
BengaluruUber now lets you travel with pets in Bengaluru
Uber has launched a new service, Uber Pet, in Bengaluru. The feature lets riders travel with their pets.
11 Sep 2024
MumbaiUber Black returns to offer premium rides in India
Uber has announced the relaunch of its premium service, Uber Black, in India.
11 Sep 2024
MicrosoftEx-Sony boss says laid-off game developers should 'drive an Uber'
Chris Deering, the former President of Sony's Computer Entertainment division in Europe, has offered unconventional advice to game developers recently laid off by the company.
31 Aug 2024
AuroraUber takes another shot at self-driving cars
Uber is reigniting its ambition to become a leader in the self-driving car industry, after previously selling its autonomous vehicle unit to Aurora for a minority stake.
26 Aug 2024
EuropeUber slapped with €290M fine for unauthorized cross-border data transfer
Uber, the ride-hailing platform, has been charged with a hefty €290 million (nearly ₹2,715 crore) fine by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA).
26 Aug 2024
MumbaiUber Black premium ride-hailing service to make comeback in India
Uber, the global ride-hailing giant, is set to reintroduce its premium service Uber Black in India.
22 Aug 2024
DelhiWhy Delhi-NCR auto, taxi drivers are on strike today, tomorrow?
Commuters in Delhi-NCR might face transportation challenges on Thursday and Friday due to a strike organized by over 15 auto and taxi driver unions.
12 Aug 2024
BengaluruWatch: Mumbai auto driver assaults passenger over fare dispute, arrested
The Mumbai Police has arrested an auto-rickshaw driver, Aqeel Yunus Shaikh, for allegedly assaulting a 21-year-old passenger, Sohail Ansari.
16 Jul 2024
TechnologyNow check Uber fare for Paris while sitting in India
Uber, the ride-hailing giant, has unveiled a new feature that allows users to view average fares and wait times for planned trips in different cities.
16 Jul 2024
BengaluruGoogle backs Uber-rival Namma Yatri in $11 million funding round
Moving Tech Innovations Ltd, the Bengaluru-based company that operates community-led mobility apps including Namma Yatri, has secured $11 million in a pre-Series A funding round.
15 Jul 2024
GurugramMS Dhoni invests in EV ride-hailing startup BluSmart
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, ex-skipper of the Indian cricket team, has invested in BluSmart, a Gurugram-based startup offering ride-hailing services exclusively with electric vehicles (EVs).
28 May 2024
OlaBluSmart aims to raise $300 million to boost EV fleet
India's leading electric cab operator, BluSmart, has announced plans to raise over $300 million within the next three years.
20 May 2024
DelhiUber India gains approval to operate buses in Delhi
Uber India has secured an aggregator license from the Delhi Transport Department.
13 May 2024
BlinkitZomato reports Q4 profit of ₹175 crore, revenue grows 73%
Zomato, a leading food delivery platform, has announced a consolidated net profit of ₹175 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2024.
21 Apr 2024
AustraliaUber bans woman named 'Swastika' due to her name
Uber, the globally recognized ride-hailing and food delivery platform, recently faced controversy for banning an Australian user named Swastika Chandra.
18 Mar 2024
AustraliaUber pays $178M to settle conflict with Australian taxi drivers
Uber has agreed to a pay $178 million to resolve a long-standing disagreement with taxi and private hire car drivers in Australia.
26 Feb 2024
Adani GroupAdani, Uber explore partnership to launch EVs in India
The Adani Group is said to be in talks with ride-sharing giant Uber to develop a strategic partnership, focusing on electric passenger cars and incorporating Uber services into Adani One, as reported by The Economic Times.
22 Feb 2024
Dara KhosrowshahiUber partners with India's ONDC to expand mobility offerings
Uber has partnered with India's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to explore new mobility options on the Uber app.
15 Feb 2024
TataYou may soon book Uber ride through Tata's super app
Tata Group is said to be in talks with Uber for a strategic partnership aimed at boosting traffic and subscribers on Tata's super app, Tata Neu, according to The Economic Times.
09 Jan 2024
IndiaBluSmart introduces rush pricing for cabs, breaking its zero-surge promise
BluSmart, an electric vehicle ride-hailing service, has implemented a new pricing structure that includes surge pricing, despite earlier promises of zero cancellations and no surge pricing.
19 Dec 2023
IndiaUber introduces 'Round Trip' for Intercity: How to book
Uber has rolled out a new feature called "Round Trip" for its long-distance service, Intercity, in India.
05 Dec 2023
Ola'Lowest price guaranteed': Rapido launches cab services in three metros
Swiggy-backed ride-hailing platform Rapido has officially launched its cab services in Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, with plans to expand across India by mid-2024.
02 Nov 2023
LyftUber, Lyft to pay $328mn in NY wage theft settlement
Uber and Lyft have reached a settlement with the state of New York, US, agreeing to pay $328 million over allegations that they systematically underpaid drivers and denied them benefits.
27 Oct 2023
StartupsRapido plans to enter cab business in India
Bike taxi start-up Rapido is venturing into the cab market, where it will compete with giants like Uber and Ola.
13 Oct 2023
BengaluruDriver spams customer with nude photos after she cancels ride
In a shocking incident, a cab driver in Bengaluru sent pornographic material to a woman after she canceled her cab booking at the last minute.
09 Sep 2023
Latest Tech NewsUber might let you hire local workers for various tasks
Uber is reportedly testing a new "Chore" option, allowing users to hire workers for various jobs through its app, reported Bloomberg, after discovering a snippet of code within its iPhone app.
06 Jul 2023
LifestyleUber overcharges American couple, slaps $30k for a $55 ride
A conversion mixup ruined a woman's vacation in Costa Rica.
22 Jun 2023
Dara KhosrowshahiUber to fire 200 employees in quest of profitability
A few months ago, Uber's CEO said the company was not considering firing anyone. The company changed its stance when it axed staffers from Uber Freight.
12 Jun 2023
Supreme Court Of India2-wheeler taxi ban in Delhi to continue after SC ruling
The two-wheeler taxi ban in Delhi will continue for the time being, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
23 Mar 2023
IndiaThis Indian researcher earned Rs. 4.6L for detecting Uber's bug
Founder of a cyber security firm and an ethical hacker by profession, Anand Prakash was paid about Rs. 4.6 lakh reward by global ride-hailing giant Uber for giving information about a bug in the app in 2019.
03 Mar 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Woman journalist accuses Uber driver of harassment; shares video
The Delhi Police is looking for an Uber auto driver who allegedly harassed a female journalist during a ride to Malviya Nagar, reported ANI.
23 Feb 2023
Dara KhosrowshahiUber's 'rigorous' performance review system could see employees getting fired
Uber is not planning broad layoffs. However, the company's performance review process, which is going to be "even more rigorous," might result in some employees getting fired.
28 Dec 2022
OlaUrban Company best for gig workers; Ola, Uber score zero
With the emergence of the digital platform economy in India, gig workers have grown in demand. However, it seems that these workers are yet to enjoy fair pay and good work conditions.
08 Dec 2022
HyundaiUber launches robotaxi service using fleet of Hyundai IONIQ 5
Taking the driverless experience to a whole new level, ride-hailing giant Uber has launched a Level Four autonomous taxi service in Las Vegas, United States.
21 Oct 2022
Electric VehiclesUber introduces electric cabs in parts of Delhi-NCR
Leading mobility service Uber has kick-started its 'Electric' program in India. Zero-emission cab rides are now available in some parts of Delhi-NCR region.
18 Oct 2022
TorontoIn Canada, you can now order cannabis through Uber Eats
Get marijuana delivered to your doorstep through Uber Eats. No, this is not the musing of a pothead.
20 Sep 2022
Electric VehiclesUber plans to go all-electric for its fleet by 2030
US-based ride-hailing company Uber is planning for an EV-only fleet from 2030 in various international markets.
05 Aug 2022
Zomato#NewsBytesExplainer: Why are investors like Uber, Tiger Global quitting Zomato
Zomato has been going through a series of crests and troughs over the last few weeks.
04 Aug 2022
WhatsAppDelhi-NCR folks can book Uber rides via WhatsApp: Here's how
Uber has some exciting news for riders in the Delhi-NCR region. Users can now book cabs, auto rickshaws, and bikes through WhatsApp in Hindi and English.
11 Jul 2022
IndiaUber Files: Inside the ride-hailing firm's questionable tactics in India
An investigation of a leaked data dump called "Uber Files" has revealed damning details about how the ride-hailing service used unethical means for business expansion worldwide, including in India.
12 Apr 2022
DelhiUber hikes Delhi-NCR fares by 12% over rising fuel prices
Cab hailing service Uber increased its fares in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) by 12% on Monday amid a fuel price hike.
28 Aug 2021
LyftDoes Uber hike ride prices when you're low on battery?
Over the years, suspicions have grown about whether or not ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft hike fares if your phone's battery is low.
26 May 2021
SHOWTIMEJoseph Gordon-Levitt to play Uber co-founder in 'Super Pumped'
Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been tapped to portray Travis Kalanick, first CEO and co-founder of the ride-sharing app Uber, in an anthology television series.
20 Mar 2021
WorldUber passenger who assaulted driver faces up to 16-years prison
An Uber passenger, who coughed at and assaulted a San Francisco-based driver of the cab service, could face up to 16 years in prison.
12 Mar 2021
LyftUber, Lyft join hands to compile database of violent drivers
Rival ride hailing services Uber and Lyft have teamed up to create a database of drivers who've been accused of sexual assault and other crimes.
16 Dec 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC says Ola and Uber not acting as a cartel
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court refused to meddle with orders passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLAT), in connection to cab aggregators Ola and Uber.
08 Oct 2020
IndiaUber to add 1,000 electric cars to its India fleet
Uber is moving to make mobility in India cleaner with a shift to electric vehicles.
01 Sep 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)2 lakh Ola, Uber drivers go on strike in Delhi-NCR
Nearly two lakh drivers of cab aggregator services Ola and Uber in the Delhi-NCR region have decided to go on strike starting Tuesday.
26 Aug 2020
IndiaUber launches 'Auto rentals' in India
In a bid to revive its pandemic-hit business, ride-hailing giant Uber has launched 'auto rentals' in India.
13 Aug 2020
Reliance IndustriesNewsBytes Briefing: Reliance could back TikTok's business, and more
In the updates since last night, TikTok's parent company ByteDance was reported to have approached Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries for a potential investment in the video service's India business.
07 Aug 2020
GoogleHow Silicon Valley's star engineer earned himself 18-months prison time?
Anthony Levandowski was once Silicon Valley's most sought-after engineer, all thanks to his enviable resume. This week, he fell from grace and was handed over eighteen months of prison time by a court in the United States for stealing trade secrets from Google.
02 Aug 2020
Technology#TechBytes: Weird technologies that can protect you from COVID-19
In a span of six months, COVID-19 has turned the whole world upside down.
30 Jul 2020
GoogleFormer Waymo engineer may get 27 months' prison time
Anthony Levandowski, the engineer who co-founded Google's self-driving car program - now known as Waymo, could get 27 months of prison time.
17 Jul 2020
XNewsBytes Briefing: FBI probes Twitter hack; Netflix gets new CEO
In the last few hours, several developments have been reported from the world of technology.
04 Jul 2020
IndiaUber is planning to shift engineering jobs to India
After laying off 25% of its workforce, or about 600 employees, in India, ride-hailing giant Uber is looking to create jobs in the country.
26 Jun 2020
AmazonAmazon's next big ambition? A fleet of AI-controlled self-driving cars
After Alphabet's Waymo, Tesla, and Uber, online shopping giant Amazon is stepping into the field of autonomous vehicles.
26 May 2020
Dara KhosrowshahiUber India fires 25% of its workforce: Details here
In another blow to the salaried section, Uber India has laid off 600 employees or nearly a quarter of its workforce in the country.
18 May 2020
Uber IndiaHow Uber plans to resume operations safely in India
The fourth phase of India's lockdown has started with a particular focus on keeping the public safe while allowing select business activities like cabs and e-commerce deliveries.
18 May 2020
ZomatoAmid COVID-19, Swiggy lays off 1,100 employees
The economic fallout of COVID-19 continues to hit salaried employees, in a way no one could have imagined a few months ago.
15 May 2020
ZomatoAmid COVID-19, Zomato decides to fire 13% of its workforce
The economic fallout of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has started trickling down to salaried employees.
14 May 2020
BusinessUber fired over 3,500 employees in a 3-minute Zoom call
In a major shocker, Uber has fired more than 3,500 of its employees in customer service, recruitment through a Zoom call that lasted just over three minutes.
04 May 2020
TechnologyCOVID-19: Uber's new tech will ensure drivers wear protective masks
Uber has resumed operations in select Indian cities.
04 May 2020
KozhikodeUber begins operations in green and orange zones across India
After keeping operations suspended for over a month, ride-hailing giant Uber has begun operations in select cities and districts across India.
04 May 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsLockdown 3.0 begins: Know what's allowed and what's not
The coronavirus necessitated lockdown, which started pan-India on March 25, entered its second extension today. The extension, announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs last week, will remain in place till May 17.
14 Apr 2020
India'Ola Emergency' launched for hospital runs amid COVID-19 outbreak
As India goes into the second phase of the lockdown enforced to combat the spread of COVID-19, Ola is lending a helping hand to the public.
23 Mar 2020
BengaluruAmid lockdown, Ola, Uber suspend services till March 31
In the wake of the lockdown imposed by the Delhi government, ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber have suspended their services in the state.
18 Mar 2020
IndiaDespite COVID-19, Ola, Uber car-pooling remains available in India
As coronavirus continues to wreak havoc around the world and begins to show its impact on India, people are being advised to maintain social distance to avoid potential cases of community spread.
24 Jan 2020
TinderNot feeling safe on a date? Use Tinder's 'panic' button
Tinder has grown into one of the biggest dating platforms, with millions shelling out money to use the service.
21 Jan 2020
ZomatoZomato just bought UberEats in India: Details here
As previously expected, restaurant discovery and food delivery giant Zomato has purchased the food delivery business of Uber, aka UberEats, in India.
16 Jan 2020
LondonSonam Kapoor had the "scariest experience" with Uber in London
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, who keeps shuttling between Mumbai and London, on Thursday took to Twitter to share that she had the "scariest experience" while traveling in an Uber cab in London.
11 Jan 2020
ZomatoZomato raises $150 million from Ant Financial: Details here
Gurugram-based food-tech unicorn Zomato has raised $150 million in a corporate round of funding led by existing investor Ant Financial.
10 Jan 2020
AndroidUber launches new safety features for Indian users (finally!)
In a major move, ride-hailing giant Uber has launched a bunch of new features to boost the safety of its riders and drivers in India.
08 Jan 2020
HyundaiCES 2020: Hyundai unveils flying taxis for Uber's Elevate project
At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show, where tech giants like Sony are surprising us with concept cars, traditional carmakers are aiming for the skies. Literally!
16 Dec 2019
IndiaZomato may buy UberEats's India business
The India business of UberEats, the food delivery service operated by ride-hailing giant Uber, is likely to be sold to Zomato, its arch-rival in the country.
