Ride-hailing app Bolt expands to Italy in bid to shake up underserved marketEstonia-based Bolt will work with hundreds of drivers in Milan - either official cab drivers or private hire car drivers - and expects to s...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
India becomes BlaBlaCar's largest market as fuel price surge boosts carpoolingRising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war are driving a sharp increase in carpooling, with a ride-sharing platform reporting a su...
31 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Bharat Taxi emerges as World's largest mobility cooperative with over 35 lakh users, 6 lakh driversBharat Taxi is revolutionizing mobility in Gujarat. Drivers now own the platform, receiving 100% of ride earnings. This driver-owned model ...
28 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fearsThe victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizer...
26 May, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Delhi Metro to add 24 extra train trips from May 18 to encourage shift from private vehiclesRecognising the critical role of mass transit in ensuring energy security, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability in the ext...
17 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Global demand will be a major revenue driver: newly minted unicorn Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan ChandanaSkyroot Aerospace, India's first spacetech unicorn, is poised for global growth, with significant demand expected from US, Europe, and Sout...
08 May, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
A late taxiA late taxi's arrival brings unexpected joy. The wait allows for quiet observation of the city. The journey becomes a private experience. T...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Bharat Taxi faces stiff competition from Ola, Uber, says Amit ShahBharat Taxi, a new government-backed ride-hailing service, is facing initial challenges. Competition from private players and driver reluct...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Noida International Airport to rely on cabs, bike taxis as last-mile gaps persistNoida International Airport will initially depend on cabs and bike taxis for travel. Electric taxis and bike taxis will operate round the c...
28 Mar, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Uber loses UK Supreme Court appeal over tax on rival appsUber had sought a declaration that rival private-hire taxi operators enter into a contract with passengers, meaning operators must charge 2...
29 Jul, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
Uber’s private car ride-share service starts from AssamThe service will begin in Assam, with women and army veterans as drivers, serving as a case study for Uber to pitch it to other states. Glo...
27 Feb, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Uber continues global expansion with launch in IsraelUber, which operates in more than 70 countries and 10,000 cities globally, will compete locally with services such as Gett and Yango.
05 Jul, 2022, 07.53 PM IST
Government considers cap on number of shared rides by private car ownersThe task force was set up to formulate an action plan to reform the country’s transport system and make it less polluting.
25 Jul, 2018, 10.44 AM IST
Transport ministry opposes NITI Aayog's plan to let taxi aggregators rope in private carsThe ministry is of the view that commercial vehicles are registered as such and there is no provision to allow private cars to run as app-b...
17 Jul, 2017, 12.30 AM IST
Ola may expand ride-sharing to all modes of transport including autos, 'kali peelis'It also plans to extend the feature to Ola rentals and outstation, hoping that sharing will further cut down prices and make the offering m...
06 Dec, 2016, 08.47 AM IST
Cab fares to rise as many cars go off the road"The peak hour price kicks in when the demand is more than the supply. It's not done manually but calculated by an algorithm at the backend...
29 Dec, 2015, 12.28 PM IST
China launches state-owned app to compete with Didi, UberTwo taxi operators in the Chinese capital -- Shou Qi Group and Beijing Xianglong Taxi Co Ltd -- jointly launched a mobile app today to let ...
17 Sep, 2015, 07.36 PM IST