In 2013, Jay-Z invested about $2 million in Uber; 6 years later, his stake was estimated to be worth around $70 millionGrammy-winning rapper JAY-Z built a vast empire beyond music. His early $2 million Uber investment grew significantly in value. He also fou...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
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...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Samsung's India public policy chief resigns, sources saySamsung India’s head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, has resigned after nearly four years at the company, with his last week cur...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Waymo, Japanese partners target driverless taxi service in Tokyo in 2027Once approvals are secured and the service is fully validated, it will operate without drivers and be available through both the GO and Wa...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
iPhone Duo bends, brand banter soarsApple's iPhone Duo launch sparked immediate brand responses and witty marketing. Samsung and Duolingo quickly joined the digital marketing ...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Too early to wave red flag over pink slipsIndia is witnessing a resurgence of job cuts in the multinational sector, particularly within the tech and electronics fields. However, the...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Uber's 3,300 job layoff memo has a warning for work-from-home employees and managers; the company has put a limit on who will be allowed to stay remoteUber is cutting about 3,300 jobs while sharply limiting fully remote work to just 1% of its workforce. Most remote employees will be asked ...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
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...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Chandigarh suspends Uber, Rapido licences for 6 months over policy violationsChandigarh's State Transport Authority suspended Uber and Rapido licenses for six months. This action resulted from their failure to comply...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Layoffs at Uber; Astrobase eyes fresh fundraiseUber will cut thousands of jobs in a restructuring move. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
03 Sep, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
As Uber cuts 3,000 jobs, an ex-employee reaches out to those impacted with referrals, job openings and hopeFormer Uber employee Kim Wilkes offered support to workers affected by the company’s latest layoffs. She said she was willing to make intro...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Not anger or regret: Days after celebrating 4 years at Uber, employee gets laid off, chooses hope for heartbreakUber employee Gabbe L shared that she was laid off just days after celebrating her four-year work anniversary on August 29, following the e...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Uber, Wayve begin robotaxi rollout in London's busy streets as Europe takes cautious approachLondon is launching its first self-driving taxi service with Uber and Wayve. These electric vehicles will initially have human safety drive...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Uber Layoffs: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Says “This wasn’t a decision we made lightly” as company cuts 3,300 jobs globallyIn a bold move, Uber is set to cut its workforce by roughly ten percent, affecting around 3,300 staff members. This decision is part of a l...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Uber layoffs impact India; RMG ban, a year onHappy Thursday! Uber is cutting jobs in India as part of a sweeping global restructuring. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
03 Sep, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Uber may lay off 200-250 employees in India as part of global restructuringGlobally, Uber is eliminating around 3,300 roles, or about 10% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring aimed at reducing management la...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Uber to cut 3,300 jobs in company overhaul to reduce management layersChief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi announced the changes in an email obtained by Bloomberg News, saying that Uber’s growth in recent...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.13 PM IST