Karnataka bike taxi dispute: A timeline of key developmentsThe Karnataka High Court is set to hear appeals from Ola, Uber, and Rapido against a ban on bike taxi services due to lack of formal policy...
24 Sep, 2025, 02.18 PM IST
Ola, Uber, Rapido asked to follow base fare of black-&-yellow taxis in MumbaiIn a letter dated September 16, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) said the existing fare of black-and- yellow taxi...
19 Sep, 2025, 12.00 AM IST
Uber’s India ambitions face latest challenge from rival RapidoRapido, an Indian ride-hailing service, is growing rapidly. It is surpassing Uber and Ola in new user acquisition. Rapido's unique subscrip...
11 Jul, 2025, 08.29 AM IST
Climate goals at risk if only the rich countries adopt electric carsWhile virtually all of the world’s population growth by 2050 is forecast to take place in developing countries, thousands of cities in Afri...
31 Jul, 2021, 11.33 AM IST
Amazon-backed Acko seeks new funds at $1 billion valueThe startup is looking to raise about $200 million in the round
11 May, 2021, 11.29 PM IST
Karnataka to open roads for electric two-wheeler taxisThe Karnataka government proposed to implement an electric bike taxi project to improve last mile connectivity of public transportation, wi...
06 Mar, 2020, 08.55 AM IST
Aligning business interests and environmental goals: Electric motorbikes in Kisumu in KenyaFor Kisumu, the worsening air quality and road congestion are the driving forces behind the adoption of electric motorcycles.
22 Mar, 2019, 11.34 PM IST
Indonesia’s GO-JEK acquires Bengaluru-based healthcare startup PiantaFounded in 2010, GO-JEK has over two-lakh motorbike taxis, known as “ojeks” in its fleet. Since then, the company has diversified into food...
27 Sep, 2016, 09.16 AM IST
Uber launches bike taxis in Gurgaon for last-mile connectivityAll bike owners who register with the platform will be verified and expected to wear helmets. They will also carry a helmet for the custome...
30 Mar, 2016, 12.03 PM IST
Uber launches UberMOTO in GurgaonAfter Bengaluru, taxi-hailing app Uber today launched a pilot of its bikesharing product -- uberMOTO -- in Gurgaon.
29 Mar, 2016, 07.24 PM IST
Baxi app to now work without InternetThe company, which plans to extend services to Noida and Ghaziabad later this month, offers rides at base fare of Rs 10, followed by Rs 4 p...
20 Mar, 2016, 02.48 PM IST
Will a Two Wheeler Taxi be a hit with the Common IndianBaxi, M-Taxi, Bikxie, N.O.W and Hey Bob are names that have become synonymous with a speedy ride in Gurgaon or Noida or down the congested ...
08 Mar, 2016, 11.33 AM IST
Gurgaon-based Baxi to expand operations, eyes UP marketBaxi will start services in Noida and Ghaziabad in the next few weeks as it expands operations and tap into the booming on-demand motorbike...
06 Mar, 2016, 12.20 PM IST
Uber launches bike taxis in BengaluruThe service will help people save time and money on short trips across town and provide last mile connectivity, Uber said in a statement.
03 Mar, 2016, 04.32 PM IST
Bike service UberMOTO to debut in Bengaluru today; fares as low as Rs 3/kmTo be called UberMOTO, the service is aimed at tapping additional revenue streams in one of the world’s biggest markets for two-wheelers.
03 Mar, 2016, 10.41 AM IST
Ola set to add car-pooling, shuttle bus serviceAfter UberPool, Ola is all set to add a car-pooling feature on its mobile application and launch a shuttle bus service.
24 Sep, 2015, 06.55 AM IST
Delhi Transport department approves bike-on-rent facilityOn the lines of Goa, Delhi transport department today approved the plan of bike-on-rent facility in the national capital.
17 Aug, 2015, 11.01 PM IST