Explained: Users can now directly book Uber ride via WhatsApp. How does it work?With this feature, riders will no longer need to download or use the Uber app separately.
03 Dec, 2021, 02.43 PM IST
Checking of driver’s skills, papers is govt’s responsibility: Ola, Uber tells ministryThe commission is limited to 20% of the total fare and surge prices at 1.5 times the base fare. State governments will use these guidelines...
30 Dec, 2020, 09.09 AM IST
Uber resumes airport transportation service in ChennaiOver the past few weeks, Uber said it has launched a comprehensive series of safety measures like mandatory mask policy for riders and driv...
02 Jun, 2020, 05.21 PM IST
Lockdown 4.0: Uber, Ola resume services in more cities"In compliance with Lockdown 4.0 guidelines by the Government, Uber is resuming services across more cities in India. Riders will constantl...
20 May, 2020, 10.19 AM IST
Taking a cab? Uber, Ola issue safety guidelines to tackle coronavirusUber said it is working to provide drivers with disinfectants to help them keep their cars clean. “Supplies are very limited, but we’re par...
17 Mar, 2020, 09.33 AM IST
Uber to boot riders from app if they repeatedly misbehaveStarting with the US and Canada, riders will see a summary of the guidelines and be asked to confirm that they understand them.
30 May, 2019, 03.52 PM IST
Uber updates driver app, adds features to hold customers accountable for bad behaviourThe move is an important one in the ride-hailing industry which is largely a supply constraint market and wooing drivers to stick to a plat...
29 Jan, 2019, 06.48 PM IST
Uber brings 'Safety Toolkit' feature to IndiaRiders can access the "Safety Toolkit" on the home screen of the app from the moment the driver accepts the trip through when the trip ends.
02 Aug, 2018, 04.28 PM IST
Women can directly approach WCD ministry, Maneka Gandhi on cab safetyManeka urged cab aggregator Uber to enforce strict guidelines to ensure safety of women following allegations of harassment by the woman ri...
17 Mar, 2017, 10.56 PM IST
Rules for cab aggregators by December 15A committee of state transport ministers and senior government officials has recommended five separate guidelines covering aspects such as ...
30 Nov, 2016, 12.23 AM IST
Cab rides to be a lot safer by year endThere have been several incidents of alleged rape, molestation and harassment of female passengers by cab drivers ever since taxi aggregato...
17 Nov, 2016, 01.26 AM IST
Uber ordered to limit surge pricing, comply with Karnataka rules for taxi aggregatorsMaharashtra has set similar guidelines for taxi aggregators and Delhi and West Bengal are in the process of framing rules, as is the Union ...
11 Nov, 2016, 08.49 AM IST
Government drafts rules to regulate ride-hailing companies like Uber, OlaAlthough it is not yet clear whether the guidelines will be binding on the states and much uncertainty still remains, Uber and Ola both wel...
13 Oct, 2015, 11.26 PM IST
App-based cabs to be treated as any other taxi service: GovernmentClearing the ambiguity over laws governing app-based cabs such as Uber and Ola, the government today said such cabs should be treated like ...
06 Oct, 2015, 05.50 AM IST
UK plans law to limit cab licences as Uber raises taxi-industry, lawmakers concernsThe taxi industry is also concerned about cashless transactions encouraged by Uber since they deal only in cash payments.
09 Jun, 2015, 10.14 AM IST
GPS, panic buttons must for all taxis across country: Road Transport MinistryThe detailed guideline will include "Dos" for drivers, vehicle owners and the platform providers for taxi services such as Uber, Olacabs an...
25 Feb, 2015, 11.22 AM IST
Top officials from Uber Asia appears before Delhi Commission for WomenNational Commission for Women has issued a suo motu notice to Delhi Police and Uber on the rape allegation, asking them for a report within...
10 Dec, 2014, 12.12 PM IST