Is 'Dunki' migration to the US a smart investment or a foolish gamble for Indian youth?Despite the risks and high costs, 'Dunki' migration persists as Indians seek better opportunities in the US, even after deportations and st...
15 May, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
App taxi companies ride past bad days as offices, schools openOla last week crossed the pre-pandemic levels in total business, in terms of the value of rides hailed on the platform, according to founde...
10 Sep, 2021, 06.00 AM IST
Singapore to offer free COVID-19 tests to taxi drivers, food delivery workers, hawkersThe costs of the tests will be fully borne by the government, it said on Saturday, adding that authorities will reach out to the groups pro...
30 Aug, 2020, 04.32 PM IST
Wish to travel to Noida or Ghaziabad from Delhi Airport? Shell out Rs 10,000 for a taxiThe Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) will facilitate the travel to Noida and Ghaziabad of those who came back to Ind...
14 May, 2020, 05.11 PM IST
Coronavirus lockdown: Banks stare at defaults as cabbies go homeVehicle loans represent a huge risk for lenders who have provided loans to nearly 80% of the cabbies.
13 Apr, 2020, 08.17 AM IST
Companies join hands to deliver groceries to customers’ doorsUber, Domino's Pizza, Rapido, Zypp, Swiggy, Zomato and Scootsy have all ventured into grocery delivery in partnerships with retail chains s...
04 Apr, 2020, 08.02 AM IST
Swiggy, Zomato, others reach out to governments, offer last mile delivery assistancePaytm said it will also contribute up to Rs 10 for every payment transaction using the Paytm app, and also give Rs 5 crore for innovators w...
30 Mar, 2020, 03.31 PM IST
Rs 3,280 crore package: Tamil Nadu CM announces Rs 1,000 to ration card holders, additional dole to workersUnder the assistance plan, people having 'rice' ration cards will get Rs 1,000 each cash assistance, and all card holders shall get essenti...
24 Mar, 2020, 01.43 PM IST
Delhi at No. 2 in blue-collar workforceDelhi employs the second-highest blue collar labour force in India.
14 Mar, 2019, 10.44 AM IST
Ola is on the road to Australia; New Zealand too on route mapOla’s rival Uber has been present in Australia since 2015, along with Australian ride hailing competitor GoCatch which is backed by Austral...
31 Jan, 2018, 08.27 AM IST
Greek crisis: Bleak times for Indian migrantsFor migrants affected by the crisis, there are only two choices - wait for the crisis to end or restart elsewhere.
19 Jul, 2015, 10.57 AM IST
How the ban hurts Uber drivers who earned at least Rs 45,000/monthCompanies like Uber, Ola and TaxiForSure, neither employ drivers nor own the fleet. Instead they offer a tech platform that links drivers w...
13 Dec, 2014, 08.20 AM IST
Eve-teasing, molestation of NE women common in metros: SurveyThe survey, which was sponsored by the National Commission for Women, found that 27 per cent of the respondents had faced verbal abuse.
26 Jan, 2014, 02.22 PM IST
Maharashtra CM backtracks, says any local language will doMaharashtra CM said cab drivers may know any local language including Hindi & Gujarati.
21 Jan, 2010, 04.48 PM IST
Not lived in Maharashtra for 15 yrs? Can't get taxi permitMaharashtra govt has decided to give new taxi licences to only those who are well versed in Marathi and have resided in the state for at le...
20 Jan, 2010, 06.12 PM IST
- Nirupam plans self-defence squads against MNS
The issue of migrants versus locals in Mumbai seems to be taking a ludicrous turn. After Samajwadi Party MP Abu Asim Azmi, it was Shiv Sena...
14 May, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Migrants' row leads to closure of industries in Nasik
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's hate campaign against north Indians has paralysed the city leading to the closure of...
17 Feb, 2008, 12.02 PM IST