Rapido raises $240 million from Prosus, WestBridge, Accel; valuation hits $3 billionUrban mobility startup Rapido has secured $240 million in a funding round led by Prosus, valuing the company at $3 billion. This raise is p...
Petrol, diesel price hike impact: From milk, onions, Blinkit deliveries to Uber fares & others, here's all that may get costlierPetrol, diesel price hike impact: Centre’s Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices may not feel massive immediately, but its ripple...
‘You will save on lifestyle diseases’: Doctor explains how to tackle traffic stress while driving in IndiaA doctor suggested high earners stop driving themselves, advocating for hiring drivers or using premium ride-hailing services to save money...
Uber-backed Lime reveals revenue surge in US IPO filingLime, the electric bike and scooter company, has filed for a U.S. initial public offering. The firm reported a significant increase in year...
Uber, Ola, Rapido drivers may face Marathi rule in MaharashtraMaharashtra is extending its Marathi language learning rule to app-based cab and auto services. Drivers and riders with Uber, Ola, and Rapi...
Lyft to buy Gett’s UK taxi business, marking its third international acquisitionLyft is expanding its global reach by acquiring the UK business of London black cab app Gett. This move significantly boosts Lyft's driver ...
Karnataka may frame policy legalising bike taxis: SourcesKarnataka government is considering a policy for bike taxi services. This comes even as the state challenges a High Court order allowing th...
Karnataka to appeal in SC against HC judgment allowing bike taxisKarnataka government will challenge the High Court's decision allowing bike taxi services in the Supreme Court. The state argues that bike ...
Mobility platforms and the new architecture of Indian citiesIndian cities are transforming. Mobility platforms are now essential urban infrastructure, connecting people and goods seamlessly. These pl...
India's FDI plan for ecommerce; Tata charges up iPhone bizIndia is planning to allow FDI in inventory-based ecommerce exclusively for exports. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Uber says bike taxis not eating into autos; calls for 'sensible' regulationIn a blog post, Uber’s policy and research team said that in Bengaluru and Mumbai — two key markets where bike taxi services were paused fo...
Gas price surge hits hard — commuters feel the pain as costs may rise even moreGas prices in the United States are rising quickly and putting pressure on commuters. Many workers are spending more money on daily travel ...
Uber restarts bike taxi services in Karnataka after RapidoThis follows the Karnataka High Court clarifying on August 22 that it did not issue any orders during the bike taxi hearing on August 20, a...
UberMOTO talks to state govts for a licence to rideIt is set to roll out in a few cities in Punjab this week as well and has ongoing pilot programmes in Chandigarh and Mohali.
9 hyper-local Uber services you never knew existedThese hyper local Uber services will leave you mesmerized. Which company would like to compete with Uber?
Uber ties up with Wicked Ride, to offer premium motorcycles on rentFollowing the earlier disruption of its Uber Moto services, Uber will offer the ‘Uber Wicked Ride’ service through its dashboard during lim...
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...