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Uber adds safety net: Riders can now share live location updates with cops

Riders or drivers will be able to share their live location along with their name and contact details at the swipe of a button on the Uber app with the police

Uber rolls out a slew of changes after forming driver advisory council

Uber has decided to do away with the trip acceptance thre­shold and rolled out the un­conditional upfront drop-off destination feature

Uber gets into damage control with the story of a changed company post 2017

Uber's comment on an ICIJ report on the manner in which it flouted local rules to build its business is revealing as it seeks to wash its hands off the management's deeds pre-2017

Uber may have explored selling Indian arm; company calls the report false

The US company Uber began weighing alternatives and reached out to several interested parties after recognizing it had limited potential for profitable expansion in Indian market.

Uber's package delivery service drives rapid growth for small businesses

Uber Connect is helping deliver packages across 23 cities. Total deliveries over the past two years have covered a distance enough to circumnavigate the earth 1,100 times

Big role for tech team as Uber India builds products for global markets

They handle critical functions for Uber, such as rider engineering, Eats engineering, infra-tech, data, maps, Uber for Business and fintech

Uber hires Namit Jain as India senior director; to lead core platform head

Ride-hailing company Uber on Tuesday announced that it has hired Namit Jain, as a new Senior Director, Engineering, to lead its data, core infrastructure and platform teams in India.

Uber to show drivers destination before they decide on trip request

Firm says it has raised rates to cushion impact of rising fuel prices on drivers' earnings

Uber ramps up India hiring, to hire 500 engineers for its tech centres

The company said the hiring plan is a testament to Uber's commitment to India, and its recognition of the engineering talent in the country.

Uber to hire 500 techies in India for Bengaluru, Hyderabad centres

Uber Technologies on Wednesday announced it will hire 500 employees for its India tech centres by the end of this year.

SC orders status quo on HC order asking Uber India to comply with MVA norms

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Uber, submitted that it has serious objections to the validity of the Guidelines

Uber to revive plan to onboard Mumbai's traditional 'kaali-peeli' on app

With only half the registered users active, it could still be a long haul

Uber rides to cost more, company hikes fares by 15% in Mumbai

Diesel and petrol prices have gone up by Rs 6.40 per litre each between March 22, when they were hiked by 80 paisa per litre after a hiatus of 137 days, and March 31

Uber fired up on green mobility; to fund, buy stake in start-ups

It will also lend its expertise to help create a green mobility ecosystem

Why is Uber India President Prabhjeet Singh bullish on three-wheelers?

With coronavirus situation getting better now, how is the ride-sharing business faring? Uber India president Prabhjeet Singh talks about the recovery and plans ahead in this exclusive interview

TMS, Ep 16: Coal crunch, Uber India president Q&A, RBI policy, TCS results

Will coal shortage trip India's nascent economic recovery? Why is Uber India President Prabhjeet Singh bullish on autos? What do data centres mean for India's data localisation plan? All answers here

The once tiny Uber India tech team tackles mobility challenges across globe

The India tech centres started from a house in Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad in 2014, with a three-member team, and are now a crucial part of Uber's tech story, with a 750-plus-member team

Uber Connect saw 3X demand in May, driven by grocery and drug deliveries

The two-wheeler delivery service, which was launched in May last year during the nationwide lockdown, is now available across 26 cities

Uber to hire close to 250 engineers in India to expand tech, product teams

Uber on Wednesday announced it is recruiting close to 250 engineers for its Bengaluru and Hyderabad-based teams, as the company continues to expand the scope of operations for its engineering and product work in the country. The current round of hiring will strengthen the company'srider and driver growth, delivery, eats, digital payments, risk & compliance, marketplace, customer obsession, infrastructure, adtech, data, safety and finance technology teams, a Uber statement said. These roles are currently split between the Hyderabad and Bengaluru tech centres. Uber said its expansion plans are in line with its vision to make mobility and delivery more accessible, and to become the backbone of transportation in over 10,000 cities across the globe. Senior Director - Engineering, Manikandan Thangarathnam, said,"Our teams in Hyderabad and Bengaluru work on important global mandates, and pioneer various industry-first innovations." "In order to serve more people across the

Twitter India appoints Apurva Dalal as director of engineering in India

He will be based in Bengaluru and will be responsible for strengthening the company's engineering capabilities and offerings for local and global audiences