Why does Uber charge different fares for the same trip on different phones? Company reveals the reasonA viral post on X has raised concerns about Uber charging different fares for the same trip when booked from Android and iOS devices. A use...
24 Dec, 2024, 07.36 PM IST
GST haze holding up funding, innovation at ride-hailing companiesApp-based ride-hailing firms have put innovation and fresh investments on the backburner due to uncertainty around the Goods and Services T...
19 Sep, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
Now sync your air travel with Uber via email integration in IndiaRide-hailing major Uber on Thursday introduced a new feature where riders in India can opt to sync their air travel plans with the platform...
23 Mar, 2023, 04.45 PM IST
New players in lane to challenge Ola, Uber duopolyRide hailing in the days before the pandemic, especially in cabs, was ruled by Ola and Uber, but as the economy opened up, a bunch of compa...
25 Jul, 2022, 10.21 AM IST
Female passengers can avail ride pooling on Uber, Ola only with other lady commutersThese guidelines will provide a guiding framework to the state governments to consider issuing licences as well as regulating the business ...
28 Nov, 2020, 10.48 AM IST
Should you buy or hire a car?ET Wealth does a cost comparison for both options to help you make a clear choice.
23 Sep, 2019, 06.30 AM IST
Changing fares & sops make the ride bumpy for TN cabbiesThe latest to shift its system was Chennai-based UTOO, which announced last week that it was migrating from monthly salaries to a finance-l...
26 Jul, 2017, 09.29 AM IST
Uber to pilot 'UberPASS' in 4 Indian metrosThe product gives users the ability to opt for discounted fares, get a waiver on cancellation charges, and opt for highly rated drivers amo...
20 Jun, 2017, 10.44 AM IST
Drivers working for 6 hours a day earn up to Rs 2,500: UberOver the last few weeks, there have been agitations by drivers of both Ola and Uber, particularly on issues like fall in earnings and incen...
03 Mar, 2017, 07.55 PM IST
Most drivers in India earn better even after reductions in incentives: Uber"80% of drivers across India working more than six hours a day make between Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,500 net," said an Uber spokesperson.
03 Mar, 2017, 01.05 PM IST
Uber to not engage with associations, talk to drivers directly insteadThe company is trying to find the right balance between fares that are attractive enough for the riders while being economically viable for...
03 Mar, 2017, 08.32 AM IST
Uber's new offering proves it cannot afford to lose in IndiaAt one point in China, Uber pledged to give away $145 million of rides to counter market leader Didi's aggressive moves.
08 Feb, 2017, 10.04 AM IST
For Uber, Ola drivers, big dreams come to a screeching haltGlut of app-based cabs, frequent discounts and fewer incentives weigh heavily on earnings of drivers of Uber and Ola, writes Shailesh Menon.
17 Nov, 2016, 02.57 PM IST
Meru Cabs will now tell you your exact fare before final confirmation of the rideIn metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai people face the issue of surge pricing, longer ride period and thus cannot determine the exact fare a...
12 Sep, 2016, 02.48 PM IST
What India can learn about dealing with Uber from these 5 countriesUber, the global cheerleader of the ride-sharing industry, is reportedly fighting over 170 legal cases, from the US to Canada, Germany to t...
28 Aug, 2016, 12.47 PM IST
On ground, surge pricing falls flat for Uber & Ola as there are more cabs than passengersUber and Ola say surge pricing seeks to create a balance between demand for cabs and supply. Drivers say when prices surge, customers don’t...
28 Apr, 2016, 12.12 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