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Rapido says man linked to Tiger Shroff shooting incident was not an active captainShroff, who was reportedly the target of the attack, escaped unhurt. In a statement posted on social media, Rapido said it was “deeply conc...
Auto tech companies raise $1.3 billion in 2026 so far: TracxnThe funding rounds were led by ride-hailing firm Rapido's $240 million, followed by electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy's $180 ...
Trev plans 2,500-vehicle premium EV fleet by 2031, raising $2 millionAiming to elevate its electric vehicle fleet from 105 to 300 by the close of the financial year, Trev Mobility is in the process of raising...
UK raises illegal work fines to £60,000: Indian gig workers, students and tech firms face stricter right-to-work checksThe UK government has increased the fines for illegal working and made it tougher for gig platforms and subcontractors. This change impacts...
Menlo Ventures on AI slowdown; Ola Electric CEO pledges stakeHappy Monday! Menlo Ventures, an early Anthropic backer, says the real AI constraint is compute, not a slowdown in frontier models. This an...
'Make the apps accountable’: Delhi HC puts Uber, Ola, Rapido on notice over women’s safetyThe Delhi High Court initiated a plea for improved safety measures for women using app-based cab services. Authorities and ride-hailing com...
Lessons from Chinese AI Firms on Owning Customers’ HabitsAs U.S. AI firms compete in an escalating race for superior models, bigger benchmarks, and more advanced features, Chinese companies are pu...
Prosus in talks to invest Rs 150 crore in Swiggy Instamart challenger BazaarNowBazaarNow, founded by former Zepto executives Priyanshu Jain, Arjun Harish and Tarithmay Mandal, sells groceries and daily essentials, focu...
Brajesh Pathak says don't chase jobs, drive e-rickshaw: UP Deputy CM’s unconventional advice to youth sparks rowBrajesh Pathak has sparked a controversy after advising young people to consider driving e-rickshaws or taxis instead of chasing convention...
Meta's Muse rekindles fears over winners and losers as personal AI agent emergesMeta's Muse, the first major consumer product to emerge under Alexandr Wang since he was hired to head its AI efforts last year, has split ...
CM Yogi Adityanath launches Bharat Taxi, farmer loan scheme in Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched Bharat Taxi service and the Mukhyamatri Krishak Samriddhi Yojna. Bharat ...
India’s cab game has a new green player: A Vietnamese behemoth aiming to win fastGreen SM enters India with a controlled electric vehicle fleet, challenging the aggregator model. This Vietnamese company aims for a premiu...
Govt tells cab aggregators to stop advance tipping before rides, calls practice misleading and unfairDue to concerns over misleading practices, the government has mandated that cab aggregators remove the option for advance tipping. Authorit...
Consumer watchdog steps up probe into Apple on iOs 18 software update issuesConsumer watchdog investigates Apple for potential iOS 18 user rights violations. This probe follows numerous complaints regarding device m...
In 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber; 5 years later, his stake was worth more than $60 million as the ride-hailing company expandedIn 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber when the ride-hailing startup was still finding its footing. Five years later, his stake ...
Consumer protection body imposes Rs 10 lakh penalty on Rapido for use of dark patternsThe consumer watchdog found that Rapido used two practices classified as dark patterns - “confirm shaming” and “interface interference” - a...
Rapido faces Rs 10 lakh penalty over ‘pay more, get a ride’ prompts, dark patterns in appThe Central Consumer Protection Authority fined Rapido Rs 10 lakh for misleading interface designs. Rapido used dark patterns like 'Confirm...
If your car breaks down on a highway, help could reach you faster: How NHAI is upgrading its helpline to quickly dispatch ambulances, cranes & patrol vehiclesNHAI is set to upgrade its 1033 helpline with advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and real-time location tracking. T...
IAMAI wants 5% GST dropped for app-based ridesApp-based mobility firms want GST exemption on their platforms. They argue the five percent tax applies unfairly to technology connectors. ...
Carrum Mobility raises $10 million from Uber at Rs 1,505 crore valuationCarrum Mobility has raised $10 million (around Rs 96 crore) from Uber, taking its post-money valuation to Rs 1,600 crore. The B2B fleet tec...