Uber introduces 'Group Rides' feature in India for cost-efficient travel

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Uber introduces 'Group Rides' feature in India for cost-efficient travel

Uber introduces 'Group Rides' feature in India for cost-efficient travel The 'Group Rides' feature in Uber allows users to easily invite their friends to join their rides by sharing ride details through messaging apps. Ride-hailing company Uber has rolled out a new feature in India called 'Group Rides,' aimed at providing cost-effective travel options for users. According to the company, by choosing Group Rides, users can collectively save up to 30% on their fare, based on the number of friends they share the ride with. With this new offering, users can seamlessly include their friends in their Uber rides by sharing ride details through messaging apps.

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Uber launches ‘Uber One’ loyalty subscription service in India: Details on monthly plans, benefits and more

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Uber launches ‘Uber One’ loyalty subscription service in India: Details on monthly plans, benefits and more

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Uber launches UberOne membership in India to drive savings, enhance rider benefits

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Uber launches UberOne membership in India to drive savings, enhance rider benefits

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Uber launches Uber One subscription plan in India: Know what it is and how it works

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Uber launches Uber One subscription plan in India: Know what it is and how it works

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Uber India announces features like SOS integration, women rider preference and instant cash out

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Shared Mobility And Bike Taxis: Eco-Friendly Solutions To India’s Traffic Woes

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Uber India announces plan to tackle ride cancellations - All you need to know

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Uber India announces plan to tackle ride cancellations - All you need to know

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Opinion | Uber’s IPO filing affirms a dangerous business model

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Pollution battle: To cash in on 'odd-even', Uber to rope in private cars for pooling in Delhi

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Uber picks up another USD 1 bn from investors - IndiaTV News

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Uber launches ‘Uber for Teens’ in India across 37 cities for teenagers between ages 13 to 17

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Ola, Uber under scrutiny over price disparity on iOS, Android

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Uber India Narrows Losses To Rs 89 Crore In FY24, Sees 41% Revenue Jump

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Uber Shuttle launches in Hyderabad, offering free rides to Hitec City

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Uber Shuttle launches in Hyderabad, offering free rides to Hitec City

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Indian gig workers who offer mobility services deserve GST relief

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Uber will pay ₹7,500 if you miss a flight in Mumbai after taking their cab

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Uber Pet service expanded to Delhi and Mumbai

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Uber announces zero commission model for auto drivers like Rapido

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