Uber ties up with Refex Green Mobility to deploy 1,000 EVs by 2026Uber has partnered with Refex Green Mobility to deploy 1,000 electric vehicles by 2026 in key Indian cities, supporting its goal for 100% e...
11 Mar, 2025, 01.39 PM IST
Chennai: Ola, Uber likely to be hit as auto-rickshaw and cab drivers plan indefinite boycott of aggregatorsAuto and cab drivers in Chennai plan to indefinitely boycott Ola and Uber from Saturday, protesting high commissions. They prefer apps like...
30 Jan, 2025, 01.14 PM IST
Uber India to offer free rides to healthcare workers, govt officials of Chennai CorporationTo ensure hygiene while transporting, the drivers of UberMedic were trained in safety procedures and also provided with personal protective...
08 May, 2020, 05.36 PM IST
With eye on middle class, Uber launches new campaigns for auto, moto"These are entry-level products in many cities, including the large cities. In many cities, autos and motorbikes are preferred medium of co...
13 Dec, 2019, 06.59 PM IST
Uber autos to roll into Chennai soonThis is the first time Uber has made an entry into the city’s autorickshaw category, dominated by its Bengaluru-based rival Ola.
06 Mar, 2018, 03.30 PM IST
Uber launches 'uberKUTCHERY' in ChennaiThe uberkutchery service would be available till the first week of January whereby Uber representatives at the kiosks would ensure riders c...
20 Dec, 2017, 02.48 PM IST
Changing fares & sops make the ride bumpy for TN cabbiesThe latest to shift its system was Chennai-based UTOO, which announced last week that it was migrating from monthly salaries to a finance-l...
26 Jul, 2017, 09.29 AM IST
Uber to pilot 'UberPASS' in 4 Indian metrosThe product gives users the ability to opt for discounted fares, get a waiver on cancellation charges, and opt for highly rated drivers amo...
20 Jun, 2017, 10.44 AM IST
Ola, Uber drivers begin strike in Chennai; threaten to picket transport commissioner officeA small crowd had gathered on the terrace of the office of the Centre for Indian Trade Unions to announce a strike for two days.
06 Mar, 2017, 04.45 PM IST
More trouble for Uber & Ola, B'luru & Hyd to join drivers' strikeAround 50,000 drivers across Bengaluru, up to 25,000 drivers in Hyderabad, and approximately 5,000 drivers in Chennai have planned to annou...
13 Feb, 2017, 09.57 AM IST
Uber launches ride-sharing in ChennaiWhile Ola has aggressively expanded and taken the early-bird advantage across categories and geographies in India, Uber has had a measured ...
08 Sep, 2016, 07.27 PM IST
Uber ramps up services in five new areas in ChennaiAs per the new services, Uber would operate cabs in Vandalur, Guduvancherry, Kelambakkam, (SRM University) Potheri and upto Mahindra World ...
06 Jun, 2016, 04.04 PM IST
Uber partners with Election Commission to spread awareness on votingTaxi operator Uber has partnered with Election Commission in Tamil Nadu to spread awareness on voting among the electorate for the May 16 a...
25 Apr, 2016, 04.16 PM IST
Uber slashes fares in Chennai, KolkataLeading taxi aggregator Uber has slashed its fares by up to 25 per cent in Chennai and Kolkata, with an aim to attract more customers.
05 Feb, 2016, 09.46 PM IST
Taxi apps go into overdrive, duel over copycat offersUber fired the first sarcastic shot on Twitter and Ola responded in caustic style.
09 Jul, 2015, 10.50 AM IST
Chennai drawing up rules to allow app-based taxi aggregators to operateThe move will make Chennai the first city to implement a new regulatory regime for taxi aggregators such as Uber and Olacabs.
17 Dec, 2014, 08.23 AM IST
Uber launches lower-priced service in Bangalore, Delhi and HyderabadTaxi-hailing smartphone app Uber is taking on local cab startups head on as it introduces its affordable line of UberXs across three cities...
27 Jun, 2014, 03.14 PM IST