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4 days, 14 hours ago

X user calls out Uber for shabby vehicles in viral post, company reacts

An Uber user expressed frustration over the poor condition of cabs in India to which the ride-hailing company has reacted. In a post on X, Rohit Arora shared a photograph of a dusty and poorly maintained car he had booked through Uber, describing it as “straight out of a junkyard”. In his post, Arora tagged Uber India and said, “Uber …

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5 days, 5 hours ago

Bombay High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Implementation Of Guidelines Regulating Motor Vehicle Aggregators Like Ola, Uber

Live Law

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking directions to the State for implementing the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 and for ensuring the safety of passengers travelling in transport aggregators vehicles. As defined by the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, an 'aggregator' is a “digital intermediary or market place for a passenger to connect with …

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Bengaluru taxi scam! How this ‘Uber-like’ service is scamming people at airport

Live Mint

A Bengaluru man has highlighted a “new scam” involving Bengaluru airport taxis. In a post on X, user mister_whistler wrote, “What an inventive new scam by Bengaluru airport taxi today. Guy waited for 5 mins if I get invoice bill link via sms. After I insisted, He took out pink slip book bill tore an empty bill and said Please …

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’Will kidnap you happily’: Uber driver sends alarming text to Gurgaon woman, she recounts horror

Live Mint

A ride booking left a Gurugram resident shaken, causing them to rush back home for safety on a Saturday morning when a cab driver sent her a disturbing message saying, “I will kidnap you happily”. In a post on Reddit, user kushpyro1 shared their experience on r/Gurgaon, describing how they booked a ride to the railway station and received a …

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Bengaluru man flags airport taxi scam as driver inflates bill by ₹1,000: ‘Using an app that looks like Uber’

Hindustan Times

A Bengaluru man has flagged an “inventive new scam” where taxi drivers use an exact replica of the Uber app to overcharge customers. He said that the driver used an app called Blumeter, which looks exactly like Uber, to add an extra ₹1,000 to his bill. So cute.” Mahesh also explained how the scam works, writing: “They use an Android …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

'I want to kidnap you': Gurgaon resident shares Uber driver's 'freighting' text, internet has a theory

Hindustan Times

A resident of Gurgaon shared a "frightening" message they received from a Uber driver in the middle of the night that scared them into running back home. Reddit user kushpyro1 shared their terrifying experience on r/gurgaon, posting the shocking message a cab driver sent. A screenshot shared along with the post showed the brief conversation between the rider and the …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

'I want to go to kidnap you': Gurugram resident's frightening chat with Uber driver

India Today

A Gurugram resident’s "frightening" conversation with an Uber driver has gone viral after they shared a screenshot of it on Reddit. On the r/gurgaon forum, the Reddit user ‘kushpyro1’ claimed they received a rather disturbing message from the Uber driver - “I want to go to kidnap you happily” - which subsequently led them to cancel the ride and head …

Reddit Gurugram User Uber Driver Kidnap

6 days, 14 hours ago

Bengaluru man calls out 'inventive' airport taxi scam, says driver used app like Uber

India Today

A Bengaluru-based man shared his experience of an “inventive new scam” at Kempegowda International Airport on December 16. In a post on X, Mahesh described the experience, claiming how a taxi driver used an app called Blumeter to mimic Uber's interface. When Mahesh asked for a bill, the driver claimed the system was “broken” and assured him that he would …

Bengaluru Driver Scam App Mahesh Bill Taxi

1 week ago

Uber plans shuttle bus services on Bengaluru’s ORR to ease traffic woes: Report

Hindustan Times

Uber is in discussions with the Karnataka government to secure regulatory clearance for launching its shuttle bus service in Bengaluru, following its success in cities like Kolkata and Delhi. Abhishek Padhye, Uber India and South Asia’s Head of Regional Business Operations told the publication that Uber’s shuttle service has been well-received in Kolkata and Delhi and that the company is …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Fraudulent Uber driver stole thousands in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting riders

The Independent

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1 week, 3 days ago

Mexican police arrest 3 taxi drivers near Cancun for threatening a tourist who used a ride-share app

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s police have arrested three taxi drivers have been arrested in Puerto Morelos, just south of the resort of Cancun, for threatening a tourist for using a rides-hare app. Drivers of traditional cabs at resorts along Mexico’s Caribbean coast have for years harassed and even beaten tourists who use Uber and other ride-share apps, and have attacked …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Uber launches women-only bike rides in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru, Ride-hailing app Uber on Thursday launched 'Uber Moto Women,' a first-of-its-kind service in Bengaluru offering women-only bike rides, the company said. Uber launches women-only bike rides in Bengaluru In a statement, Uber said that this on-demand two-wheeler service connects female riders with female drivers and is designed to address women’s safety and mobility needs while "empowering female drivers with …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Uber launches women-only bike service in Bengaluru: Check its objectives and other details

India TV News

Ride-hailing giant Uber has introduced a first-of-its-kind service, Uber Moto Women, in Bengaluru. According to Uber, the initiative is aimed at addressing women’s safety and mobility needs while also empowering female drivers with flexible earning opportunities. "Developed based on feedback from women riders and drivers, Uber Moto Women offers a safe, affordable, and convenient commute option for women who prefer …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Uber to roll out robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi soon, plans to go for completely driverless rides in 2025

Firstpost

The Abu Dhabi launch is part of Uber’s broader push to expand its presence in the autonomous vehicle market. The company already operates self-driving ride services in the US and plans to increase its partnerships with tech firms specialising in this field Uber is bringing a slice of the future to Abu Dhabi with plans to roll out a robotaxi …

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1 week, 6 days ago

'Good kisser': Uber driver's bizarre achievement goes viral after rider’s compliment

Hindustan Times

Cab hailing apps usually have a rating system which allows both riders and drivers to rate their experiences with one another to help fostering accountability and ensure a high standard of service. The screengrab showed the driver has completed 10,138 trips with a high 4.96 rating out of 5 in eight years of driving with Uber. The screengrab showing the …

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2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Uber-Rapido rider claims to earn ₹80,000 monthly, Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma reacts

Hindustan Times

The concept of bike taxis has witnessed remarkable success across Indian cities in recent years. In Bengaluru, an Uber-Rapido rider claimed to earn ₹ 80,000 monthly, shocking social media users. Watch the clip here: Praise from Paytm founder Adding to the buzz, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma shared the clip, lauding India’s tech-driven gig economy. These colleagues are building a …

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2 weeks ago

Watch: Uber cool Gukesh sacrifices Queen in a master stroke at Chess Championship

India Today

Gukesh D channelled his 'uber cool' avatar in the 11th game of the World Chess Championship against Ding Liren. In a dramatic turn of events, Ding Liren's blunder under mutual time pressure handed Gukesh a crucial victory in their world title match on Sunday. The abrupt end to an intensely complex battle has brought Gukesh tantalizingly close to breaking Garry …

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2 weeks ago

Bengaluru rider claims he earns Rs 80,000 monthly, Paytm CEO reacts to viral video

India Today

A video of a Bengaluru-based bike rider has gone viral on social media after he claimed that he earns Rs 85,000 - Rs 80,000 a month using ride-hailing services online. The video shows a conversation between the driver and an individual, who responds, “Itna toh him nahi kamate, bhaiya.” Now, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has shared the video and …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tones and I suffers food delivery nightmare as she discovers a horrific find inside her salad - after revealing details of her onstage miscarriage

Daily Mail

Tones and I had a food delivery nightmare this week after she received a very unexpected topping inside her salad. The Australian singer, whose real name is Toni Watson, treated herself to a salad on Uber Eats but was left shocked after finding a huge moth inside her meal. Tones and I had a food delivery nightmare this week after …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

₹80,000 a month! This Uber driver’s story is a ‘driving success’ and Paytm Chief is all praise

Live Mint

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma took to social media to praise India's new-age tech firms for creating jobs. In a post on X, Sharma added a video showing an Uber driver claiming he earns ₹80,000 as proof. “India’s new-age technology firms have sparked a revolution in job creation at scale, generating crores of well-paying jobs that fuel our local economy. …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Macaulay Culkin channels his beloved Home Alone character and orders carolers in new Uber Eats ad

Daily Mail

More than three decades after playing Kevin McAllister in the 1990 classic Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin is channeling that character in a new Uber Eats ad. A title card reveals, 'Introducing Carolers Only on Uber Eats, as he says, 'I remember the last time I've had the house to myself over the holidays,' alluding to Home Alone. More than three …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Uber asked to pay ₹54,000 to Delhi resident for failing to provide cab on time

Hindustan Times

The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has upheld a district commission ruling that ordered cab service aggregator Uber to compensate a complainant for not providing a cab on time and its failure to address the issue by merely classifying it as a “deficiency in service”. In October 2023, the district commission asked the company to pay ₹24,100 as compensation …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Uber asked to pay Rs 54,000 to Delhi man after failing to provide him cab on schedule time

India Today

An Uber user from Delhi recently won a case against the ride-hailing app for failing to provide a cab on time, causing him to miss his flight. The case, addressed by the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, directed Uber to compensate the complainant Rs 54,000. The complaint was filed in 2022 after the user missed his flight because the …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Uber floats Asia’s first boat taxi service on Kashmir’s picturesque Dal Lake

The Independent

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X user calls out Uber for shabby vehicles in viral post, company reacts

Bombay High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Implementation Of Guidelines Regulating Motor Vehicle Aggregators Like Ola, Uber

Bengaluru taxi scam! How this ‘Uber-like’ service is scamming people at airport

’Will kidnap you happily’: Uber driver sends alarming text to Gurgaon woman, she recounts horror

Bengaluru man flags airport taxi scam as driver inflates bill by ₹1,000: ‘Using an app that looks like Uber’

'I want to kidnap you': Gurgaon resident shares Uber driver's 'freighting' text, internet has a theory

'I want to go to kidnap you': Gurugram resident's frightening chat with Uber driver

Bengaluru man calls out 'inventive' airport taxi scam, says driver used app like Uber

Uber plans shuttle bus services on Bengaluru’s ORR to ease traffic woes: Report

Fraudulent Uber driver stole thousands in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting riders

Mexican police arrest 3 taxi drivers near Cancun for threatening a tourist who used a ride-share app

Uber launches women-only bike rides in Bengaluru

Uber launches women-only bike service in Bengaluru: Check its objectives and other details

Uber to roll out robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi soon, plans to go for completely driverless rides in 2025

'Good kisser': Uber driver's bizarre achievement goes viral after rider’s compliment

Bengaluru Uber-Rapido rider claims to earn ₹80,000 monthly, Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma reacts

Watch: Uber cool Gukesh sacrifices Queen in a master stroke at Chess Championship

Bengaluru rider claims he earns Rs 80,000 monthly, Paytm CEO reacts to viral video

Tones and I suffers food delivery nightmare as she discovers a horrific find inside her salad - after revealing details of her onstage miscarriage

₹80,000 a month! This Uber driver’s story is a ‘driving success’ and Paytm Chief is all praise

Macaulay Culkin channels his beloved Home Alone character and orders carolers in new Uber Eats ad

Uber asked to pay ₹54,000 to Delhi resident for failing to provide cab on time

Uber asked to pay Rs 54,000 to Delhi man after failing to provide him cab on schedule time

Uber floats Asia’s first boat taxi service on Kashmir’s picturesque Dal Lake