Uber threatens to leave Colorado over a new rideshare safety bill; here's what the bill is aboutUber is threatening to cease operations in Colorado if House Bill 25-1291, which mandates audio and video recording of rides and stricter b...
26 Apr, 2025, 10.42 PM IST
In Uber sexual assault lawsuits, a showdown over discoveryPlaintiffs' lawyers in the sprawling multidistrict litigation against Uber Technologies, involving over 1,400 sexual assault claims, are se...
25 Nov, 2024, 06.58 PM IST
Uber, Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concernsA self-driving Tesla used for Uber collided with an SUV in Las Vegas, causing worries about the safety of autonomous ride-hailing services....
03 Oct, 2024, 03.43 PM IST
Attacks on delivery drivers in the US add fears among gig workersRide-hailing and food delivery companies say such violent episodes are exceedingly rare among the millions of trips completed each week, an...
03 May, 2023, 09.54 PM IST
Jabs for frontline staff is priority of many companies right nowWith Covid-19 infections inching upwards again and a third wave looming, companies are rushing to vaccinate their frontline workers — those...
06 Aug, 2021, 08.58 AM IST
Uber agrees world-first union deal for UK drivers"When tech private hire companies and unions work together like this, everyone benefits -- bringing dignified, secure employment back to th...
27 May, 2021, 09.16 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
Gujarat government plans to cap Uber, Ola fleet at 20,000“The aggregator shall not attach more than 20,000 vehicles under one licence and only one licence shall be issued to a company or an aggreg...
25 Sep, 2018, 11.41 PM IST
Uber appoints Pradeep Parameswaran as new President of India & South AsiaParameswaran said that Uber is one of the most exciting, innovative and mission-driven companies in the world.
19 Jun, 2018, 02.19 PM IST
London plans to rein in Uber with new rulesTfL said in Thursday’s announcement that current rules for private hire firms need updating because the market has changed beyond recogniti...
17 Feb, 2018, 09.43 AM IST
On the grid: Shuttl boards Aadhaar to enable a safe rideVerification of drivers will allow co to validate facts & records by a thorough background check of drivers including authentication by bio...
14 Nov, 2016, 02.05 PM IST
Taxi hailing apps: Ruling in favour of consumersTaxi hailing apps, including India’s largest cab aggregator Ola, have wooed commuters with on-demand services that also come with sweetener...
04 Dec, 2015, 03.08 AM IST
Ride-sharing apps ensure cheaper travel, safer commuteWith the rising security concerns, the car poolers are coming up with the new ideas to ensure the safety and security of riders.
08 Jul, 2015, 10.15 AM IST
Startups offering ride-shares set to gain as taxi aggregators face roadblocks across statesRide sharing is poised to gain customer interest as taxi aggregators in several states face the heat of scrutiny from authorities that have...
16 Dec, 2014, 12.40 PM IST
Uber drivers were not verified by Delhi policeUber has no idea whether any of it's drivers were verified by cops or had a PSV badge, mandatory to drive any public transport vehicle in D...
09 Dec, 2014, 09.22 PM IST
Delhi Police likely to file case against UberA senior officer said action was being contemplated against the company for its alleged negligent conduct.
09 Dec, 2014, 02.03 PM IST
Uber cab driver was arrested in 2011 rape case, spent 7 months in prisonAccording to police, Shiv Kumar Yadav spent seven months in Delhi's Tihar jail in connection with a sexual assault case but was acquitted l...
08 Dec, 2014, 12.15 PM IST