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  Why Uber, Ola, Rapido taxi drivers have called for nationwide strike on Feb 7? All you need to know

  India | February 05, 2026 23:28 IST

  Uber Ola Rapido strike: The strike has been called by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union with the backing of several national-level labour organisations. The unions say the action is meant to draw urgent attention to what they call unregulated fare practices and unfair working conditions.

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  Karnataka HC lifts ban on bike taxis, overturns single-judge bench order; Ola, Uber welcome move

  Karnataka | January 23, 2026 23:54 IST

  A division bench led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi ordered the state government to allow motorcycles to be registered as transport vehicles. The court also directed authorities to issue carriage permits required for running bike taxi services.

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  Bengaluru Police partners with Uber, Ola for passengers' safety, check details

  Karnataka | December 23, 2025 22:55 IST

  Through this integration, riders and drivers seeking emergency assistance can directly share real-time location data, trip details, and contact information with Bangalore City Police's 112 emergency response infrastructure from within the Uber/Ola app itself.

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  Delhi to roll out Bharat Taxi from January 1, offering an alternative to Ola, Uber and Rapido

  December 22, 2025 16:21 IST

  Based on the driver-owned cooperative system, the Bharat Taxi app model is expected to be driver-friendly as well, offering them higher income and better working conditions.

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  Uber rolls out ‘Simple Mode’ to help seniors and new users book rides easily

  Technology | November 26, 2025 16:27 IST

  Uber has launched a new “Simple Mode” in its app to help senior citizens, visually challenged users, and anyone who prefers a clutter-free interface book rides more easily. The mode offers larger text, bigger icons, fewer choices, and a clear step-by-step booking flow.

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  Bharat Taxi: India's first co-operative taxi service to challenge Ola and Uber, check details

  Business | October 24, 2025 18:06 IST

  The cooperative model of Bharat Taxi involves drivers as stakeholders, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility and ensuring that both drivers and passengers benefit from a transparent and fair system.

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  Good news for Mumbaikars! City gets bike taxis back - Check new fares, safety rules, other details

  September 17, 2025 17:10 IST

  The transport authority set the bike taxi fare based on a formula created by the Khatua panel, which is used for autorickshaw and taxi fares. The STA will review these fares in one year.

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  RTOs crack down on illegal bike taxis: 123 cases registered, 76 vehicles seized in Mumbai region

  Maharashtra | July 16, 2025 23:12 IST

  The Maharashtra Transport Department has registered cases against 123 illegally operating bike taxis in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Of these, 76 two-wheelers have been seized, and legal action is underway against both the riders and unlicensed app-based aggregators.

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  Ola, Uber, Rapido users: Government allows up to twice surge pricing, Rs 100 cancellation charge

  Auto | July 02, 2025 13:08 IST

  States were anticipated to implement these updated guidelines within three months of their release and could also add any necessary provisions as needed.

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  Bike taxi ban challenged in Karnataka HC; aggregators, riders say it's ‘not a luxury but a lifeline'

  Karnataka | June 26, 2025 8:00 IST

  Ride-hailing platforms Ola, Uber, and Rapido, along with individual bike taxi operators, have challenged Karnataka's ban on bike taxis in the High Court, arguing that the service is essential for affordable urban mobility and last-mile connectivity.

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  Woman pilot alleges sexual harassment during Uber ride in Mumbai, three booked

  Maharashtra | June 23, 2025 16:44 IST

  A 28-year-old woman pilot in Mumbai was allegedly sexually harassed during a late-night Uber ride from south Mumbai to Ghatkopar. She told police that the driver deviated from the route and allowed two men to board the cab, one of whom sat beside her and touched her inappropriately.

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  Noida man dies in crash en route to airport after Uber driver allegedly falls asleep at wheel

  Uttar Pradesh | June 22, 2025 7:24 IST

  Rakesh Arora, a 59-year-old Noida resident, died early Saturday while heading to the airport after the Uber cab he was travelling in crashed into a stationary tempo on the DND flyway. His family alleges the driver, Sudhir, fell asleep at the wheel.

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  Tesla’s Robotaxi Service to launch on June 22: Uber eyes London rollout by 2026

  Auto | June 11, 2025 23:42 IST

  Tesla is set to launch its first driverless taxi service on June 22 in Austin, Texas, marking a major step in its autonomous vehicle ambitions. The robotaxi pilot will use Tesla's Full Self-Driving software under human supervision.

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  Noida International Airport partners with Uber to provide ride-hailing services

  Technology | May 29, 2025 18:19 IST

  Noida International Airport has also partnered with the Haryana State Transport Department to facilitate bus travel for passengers coming from various major cities in the state.

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  'Advance Tip': After Uber, Ola, Rapido and other ride-hailing apps face probe over this feature

  Business | May 23, 2025 16:30 IST

  On Wednesday, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued a notice to Uber for allegedly "forcing or nudging" users to pay advance tips for faster service.

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  Uber Advance Tip: What is this feature and why is it under scanner?

  Business | May 22, 2025 14:40 IST

  Earlier, ride-hailing platforms Ola and Uber were served notices for alleged differential pricing for identical rides based on the user's mobile operating system -- Android or iOS.

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  Delhi Metro users: Journey tickets now available on Uber app; more cities coming soon

  Technology | May 19, 2025 14:04 IST

  The decision comes after a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's visit to India in 2024.

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  Uber for Teens launches in India: Safe rides for teenagers with parental control

  Technology | April 03, 2025 22:50 IST

  With Uber for Teens, parents can now ensure their children travel safely and independently, making it a game-changer for family transportation in India.

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  Will Ola, Uber, Rapido suspend bike taxis in coming weeks? Here's what Karnataka HC said

  Karnataka | June 26, 2025 9:02 IST

  The Karnataka High Court has ordered the suspension of bike taxi services within six weeks, rejecting petitions from Ola, Uber, and Rapido seeking approval to operate two-wheelers as transport vehicles.

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  How Central govt's 'Sahkar Taxi', a cooperative-based ride-hailing service, will benefit drivers

  Explainers | March 27, 2025 17:42 IST

  Amit Shah clearly mentioned that the 'Sahkar Taxi' has been designed to benefit drivers directly. The initiative will allow cooperative societies to register two-wheelers, taxis, rickshaws, and four-wheelers without intermediaries taking a cut from drivers' earnings.