Modi in Netherlands: One firm holds the key to India's chip ambitionPrime Minister Modi's visit to the Netherlands highlights India's critical reliance on ASML, the sole provider of advanced lithography mach...
16 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Uber pitches driver-cum-guide model for Karnataka's cab driversMike Orgill, head of public policy, Asia Pacific, at Uber, discussed the initiative with the state’s skill development minister Sharanaprak...
25 Nov, 2025, 07.01 PM IST
Rise of Robotaxis: Are humans facing their last decade on roads? Uber CEO predicts AI takeover timelineUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has warned that self-driving cars could begin replacing human drivers within the next 10 to 15 years, creating w...
19 Sep, 2025, 09.37 PM IST
Uber lobbied, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutiny: reportThe International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, a nonprofit network of investigative reporters, scoured internal Uber texts, ema...
11 Jul, 2022, 07.48 AM IST
Uber’s assault report erodes the power of trustWhen Uber and Airbnb were getting off the ground earlier this decade, people were apprehensive about taking a ride with strangers, or stayi...
11 Dec, 2019, 12.12 PM IST
Uber rejects labeling drivers as employees under California lawThe idea that drivers are not core to Uber’s business is one that elicits indignation from critics, but the company has long relied on a ve...
12 Sep, 2019, 09.43 AM IST
Uber defends its business model over UK worker rightsUBER-Uber defends its business model over UK worker rights
31 Oct, 2018, 12.35 PM IST
Uber CEO to visit UK after licence lossUber CEO is flying into London next week for a diplomatic mission with city regulators in hopes of negotiating a deal that prevents the rid...
29 Sep, 2017, 11.55 PM IST
No change in growth and investment plans in India: UberIndia is the largest market for Uber, outside of its home-ground. There were concerns that the global developments could have a damaging ef...
29 Jun, 2017, 05.50 PM IST
Cab aggregator rides surge 280% in 2016In an earlier report, RedSeer Consulting had noted that demonetisation worked in favour of cab aggregators, unlike for e-retailers.
18 Feb, 2017, 02.29 PM IST
Uber woos driver-partners with UberCLUBThe programme is divided into three categories -- Silver, Gold and Diamond -- based on the quality and performance of each driver.
15 Nov, 2016, 07.20 PM IST
Juno, a ride-hailing startup, wants to kill Uber with kindnessJuno has had early success, although it is still a very small player compared to Uber and Lyft , Uber's biggest US competitor.
27 Oct, 2016, 10.14 AM IST
Now with UberDost, recruiters for Uber can earn lakhs in referralsAbout 11 months ago, Uber, faced with a shortage of drivers, started a programme to monetarily reward those who referred good drivers.
06 Jun, 2016, 10.51 AM IST
Uber signs pact with Automotive Skills Development Council to train driversThe MoU was signed in the presence of Ambuj Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise, in Delhi, Uber sai...
29 Sep, 2015, 04.49 PM IST
No surge pricing today in Mumbai as city’s auto drivers go on strike, says UberTaxi hailing app Uber will disable the surge pricing option on its cab network in Mumbai for a 24-hour period on June 17.
17 Jun, 2015, 03.50 AM IST
Mumbai wants panic buttons, Uber says not practicableUber general manager (Mumbai) Shailesh Sawlani said, "As a technology company, Uber does not own cars nor employs drivers.
08 Feb, 2015, 12.35 PM IST
Uber to introduce 'panic button' safety feature in IndiaUber says it is also creating a local team that will respond to reports by riders and will get a notification when the panic button is pres...
07 Feb, 2015, 12.36 PM IST