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Gig workers in e-commerce companies yet to get platform to voice concerns

The report also notes the passage of the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers Act, 2023, and hails it as a 'turning point' in providing social security to platform workers

Ola, Uber drivers go on strike demanding better remuneration, bike taxi ban

A large section of cab drivers of Ola and Uber went on a strike on Monday demanding fare regulation, a ban on bike taxi services that they say are eating up their revenue, and stringent action on certain toll booths functioning beyond their contract period. The drivers staged an agitation here urging the state government to immediately intervene and regulate the app-based cab aggregators and to also resolve the issue of high commission charged by the aggregators from them. The All India Road Transport Workers Federation and the Tamil Nadu Urimai Kural Driver Trade Union, which announced the strike has demanded a ban on bike taxi services. The drivers have called for a massive protest in the city on October 18 to highlight their demands. "With the interior areas of Perungudi still lacking connectivity, I usually book a cab to reach my office. Due to the strike I had to depend on an auto, after an agonising wait" says Mahesh, a commuter. P Sridhar of Madipakkam, whose father was ...

Uber announces challenge to fast track sustainable mobility adoption

Ride-hailing app Uber on Tuesday announced a startup challenge that searches for innovative solutions to fast track adoption of sustainable mobility in the country. The 'Uber Sustainovate', in partnership with startup India and Nasscom AI, is geared to award ventures that produce the best workable ideas to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility in the country. "The winning startup would be awarded a grant of USD 120,000 (about Rs 1 crore), and the top 3 entries would be awarded mentorship sessions with the tech leadership of Uber in India in order to help them sharpen their skills and competencies," it said, announcing the startup challenge. "As the leading ridesharing company, Uber is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 and has been continuously working to reduce tailpipe emissions. With the aim to promote an ecosystem where startups are incentivised to work on emergence of sustainable solutions, Uber Sustainovate will provide a platform for visionary ...

Nothing Phone (2) software update brings new features, widget, and more

The Nothing OS 2.0.3 firmware update will have new UI elements, pocket mode, a new compass widget, and Zomato app integration in Glyph interface

Navy, Uber team up for pvt travel of naval personnel, families across India

The Indian Navy has joined hands with a cab aggregator service with an aim to provide reliable, convenient, safe and economical mobility solutions for personal travel and commute of naval personnel and families across the country, officials said on Monday. The Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber in the presence of Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and senior officials of the company. "The MoU with Uber aims to provide reliable, convenient, safe and economical mobility solutions for personal travel and commute of Naval personnel and families across the country," a senior official said. Uber will extend several benefits to Indian Navy's personnel and their families, including a personalised profile on the Uber app; premier executive cab category "providing surge price protection during peak office hours"; availability of top-rated drivers; zero cancellation fee on all its rides and a 24x7 premium business support, the official said. "This MoU aligns with Chief of

Panel proposes rebate for passengers on cancelled rides on Uber, Ola

A government-appointed committee in Maharashtra suggested a time limit for cab arrival and potential penalties for unfit vehicles on platforms like Uber and Ola

Uber completes 10 years in India, says drivers earned Rs 50,000 crore

The service now offers options like car, auto, moto, and bus rides via the app, available in 125 cities across India

Uber raises minimum age requirement for most California drivers to 25

Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 on Thursday under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of commercial auto insurance in the state. The new rule applies only to drivers signing up to transport passengers with Uber's ride-hailing platform, and not for those delivering food with Uber Eats. Previously drivers as young as 19 could sign up. Those under 25 who activated their accounts prior to Wednesday can continue to drive for Uber, the company said. Insurance rates for Uber's California drivers are significantly higher than for personal vehicles or taxi drivers, according to a company statement announcing the change. As a result of these lopsided requirements, personal injury attorneys have created a cottage industry specialising in suing rideshare platforms like ours, pushing Uber's California state-mandated commercial insurance costs to rise by more than 65 per cent in just two years, the company ...

Uber appoints Arnab Kumar as director of biz development for India, SA

Kumar had previously also served as program director at government think tank NITI Aayog where he contributed to the development of emerging technology initiatives including Aarogya Setu

Uber forecasts quarterly operating profit above estimates on ride demand

Uber Technologies on Tuesday forecast third-quarter operating profit above Wall Street expectations as it sees growing demand for ride hailing

Goa govt files complaint against Uber, accuses it of operating illegally

The Goa government has filed a police complaint against Uber India Systems Private Limited accusing the company of illegally operating its services in the coastal state. Earlier last week, Uber announced its services in Goa, including airport pick-up and drop. State Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho told reporters on Tuesday that his department has filed a formal complaint against Uber for operating in the tourist state without taking any permission. He said that his department has asked the police to take action against the app-based taxi aggregator. We had sent an email to the cyber crime (cell) last week but on Monday, we gave a formal letter to the cyber crime cell, Godinho said. The minister said the government has already announced that Goa will not allow app-based taxi aggregators Ola and Uber to operate in the state. Assistant Director Transport Francisco Vaz has filed the complaint against Uber with the cyber crime cell. As per the complaint, Uber has been offering rides

Everest Fleet raises $20 mn to build capacity in Uber-led funding round

Firm operates in shared mobility space, is a partner to top ridesharing companies such as Uber and Ola, plans to add 10,000 EVs to existing fleet

Everest Fleet raises $20 mn led by Uber, to expand operations, supply pool

Fleet management company Everest Fleet on Wednesday said it has closed a $20 million funding round led by Uber

Delhi govt to ask bike-taxi aggregators Ola, Uber to stop operations

The Delhi government on Tuesday said it will ask bike-taxi aggregators to stop operations in the national capital till a policy is notified, a day after the Supreme Court stayed a High Court order that had allowed them to ply. Transport Commissioner Ashish Kundra said the government will write to aggregators and also appeal to them through the media to comply with the apex court order or face action. The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the High Court order that allowed bike-taxi aggregators Rapido and Uber to operate in the national capital. The SC's ruling is binding on all, Kundra said. "The submission of the department in the court was that we have already floated a draft scheme and the scheme is going to be finalised soon. In absence of any scheme and regulatory framework, the companies are overstepping their mandate by offering such services in absence of any permits or registration from the Transport Department," he told PTI. Kundra said the companies are free to give their .

Authorities to impound bike taxis if Uber, Ola do not comply with Delhi ban

India's top court on Monday backed the city government's ban on bike taxis in a setback for U.S. ride-hailing company Uber which had legally challenged authorities to continue offering the services

Rapido vs Delhi govt: SC stays permission for 2-wheeler taxi in Delhi

The SC was hearing two pleas filed by the Delhi govt against the Delhi HC order that allowed bike-taxi aggregators, Rapido and Uber, to operate till the final policy was notified by the govt

Uber gears up for an electric vehicle future amid rising competition

It has drawn up plans to include more electric vehicles in its fleet by tying up with manufacturers, fleet owners and charging stations

Uber to offer cashback as it drops ride discounts for subscribers

Ride-hailing platform Uber has discontinued the 5 per cent discounts on eligible rides that it previously provided to Uber One subscribers

Uber partners with GeM portal for taxies to govt offices at fixed price

Soon personnel from the government ministries, departments, agencies and public sector units will be able to book taxis for official purposes from cab aggregator Uber as the company has partnered with public procurement portal GeM to provide the service. "It will be a kind of corporate service. At present, we have started the service on a pilot basis and gradually it will be available for all the government ministers, departments, agencies and public sector units (PSUs). We are planning to go phase by phase," an official said. The company would provide the service at a fixed price with zero cancellation charges and no surge pricing. The company has registered at the portal of government e-marketplace (GeM), which was launched in 2016 by the commerce ministry for buying goods and services by central ministries and departments with a view to bringing transparency in government procurement. There is a growing demand for taxi services in the government and all the departments spend hug

Uber join hands with EV partners to encourage sustainable mobility

Ride-hailing app Uber on Wednesday announced partnerships with various electric vehicle makers and other entities in India to accelerate the transition of its partners towards sustainable mobility. The company said it has expanded its partnership with EV fleet partners Lithium Urban Technologies, Everest Fleet Pvt Ltd and Moove in order to deploy 25,000 electric cars in India on the Uber platform over the next two years. Besides, Uber said it has teamed up with Zypp Electric for 10,000 EV two-wheelers in Delhi by 2024. The company also announced a partnership with SIDBI to unlock Rs 1,000 crore in EV financing. Uber said it is also bringing its global partnership with BP to India through Jio-bp and has also tied up with GMR Green Energy for fast charging Uber EVs. As part of the sustainability push, the San Francisco-based firm also announced the rollout of Uber Green in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting June. The Uber Green initiative allows passengers to request an all-elec