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  Uber, WhatsApp announce partnership to launch ride-booking via WhatsApp in India

  Technology | December 02, 2021 13:27 IST

  "The integration is a global-first for Uber and it will make booking an Uber ride as easy as sending a WhatsApp message," a joint statement said.

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

  Business | June 09, 2021 12:14 IST

  The current round of hiring will strengthen the company's rider and driver growth, delivery, eats, digital payments, risk and compliance, marketplace, customer obsession, infrastructure, adtech, data, safety and finance technology teams, a statement said.

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  After alcohol, Uber now aims to deliver marijuana at your doorstep

  World | April 13, 2021 12:22 IST

  According to the report, cannabis delivery services are currently available with no restrictions in California, Nevada and Oregon for people who are 21 years of age or older. The ride-hailing major in February acquired alcohol delivery service Drizly in a deal worth $1.1 billion.

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  Uber to pay $1.1million to blind woman for refusing rides 14 times

  World | April 04, 2021 10:31 IST

  Ride-hailing platform Uber will have to pay a blind woman $1.1 million who was left stranded for 14 different occasions by its drivers who refused to give her a ride along with her guide dog.

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  Uber acquires alcohol delivery service Drizly for $1.1B

  Business | February 03, 2021 10:08 IST

  Drizly is the leading on-demand alcohol marketplace in the US, available in more than 1,400 cities. After the completion of the transaction, Drizly will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber.

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  Govt proposes capping surge pricing by cab aggregators at 1.5 times of base fare

  Business | November 28, 2020 12:36 IST

  The government on Friday proposed to cap surge pricing charged by cab aggregators like Ola and Uber at 1.5 times of the base fare.

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  Uber drivers can now cash out any day of the week

  Business | November 25, 2020 14:20 IST

  Uber on Wednesday announced the launch of a feature allowing drivers the flexibility to cash out at any day of the week.

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  Uber brings its PIN-dispatch feature to Delhi airport to reduce wait times for travellers

  Business | November 09, 2020 15:42 IST

  Ride hailing major Uber on Monday said it has launched its 'PIN-Dispatch' feature at Delhi airport, aimed at reducing wait time and enhancing rider experience. The feature, which is already available at Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports, will be available at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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  Kolkata airport first outside US, Canada for new Uber feature rollout

  Business | November 03, 2020 18:58 IST

  Uber India on Tuesday announced the launch of a new feature in the city airport that is first outside of the United States and Canada.

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  Uber introduces rider mask verification selfie feature in India

  Business | October 19, 2020 13:04 IST

  Uber on Monday said the riders who have been tagged for not wearing mask on a previous trip will have to take a selfie showing them wearing a mask, in order to book their next trip.  

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  Now use Amazon pay for your Uber rides in India

  Technology | October 12, 2020 15:02 IST

  As an introductory offer, Amazon customers get a 50 per cent cashback of up to Rs 100 on their first three Uber rides in a month

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  Uber partners Lithium Urban Tech to onboard 1,000 EVs in India

  Business | October 08, 2020 12:20 IST

  Ride-hailing major Uber on Thursday announced a partnership with electric vehicle fleet operator Lithium Urban Technologies to deploy over 1,000 EVs in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune. Uber said it has already deployed more than 100 such electric vehicles (all sedan), such as Mahindra eVerito and Tata Tigor EV, on its platform. 

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  Uber launches employee commute services

  Business | October 06, 2020 13:00 IST

  Uber announced on Tuesday it has expanded its 'Uber for Business' product offering by launching two new services for helping businesses support their employees' daily commute. 

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  Uber partners with HelpAge to provide 1,000 free monthly rides to elderly across 12 cities

  Business | September 30, 2020 16:52 IST

  Uber will provide these rides across Ahmedabad,Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai from October to December 2020

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  Uber kicks off 'Auto Rentals' in 6 Indian cities: Know details

  Technology | August 26, 2020 16:16 IST

   'Auto Rentals' will provide riders with a personalised experience with flexibility and convenience in situations where they need to run errands or make several stops without having to worry about booking multiple trips.

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  Uber to hire 140 more engineers in India for expanding tech, product teams

  Business | August 05, 2020 15:00 IST

  Uber said on Wednesday it is recruiting 140 more engineers for its tech teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad to build cutting-edge products in areas such as rider and driver growth, delivery, marketplace, customer service, digital payments, risk and compliance, safety, and finance technology.

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  Uber to provide donors free transport to plasma bank

  Business | July 08, 2020 19:44 IST

  Ride-hailing platform Uber on Wednesday said it is offering free rides to donors in the city, travelling to the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) that houses the country's first plasma bank. 

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  Uber shuts Mumbai office; services for riders to remain unaffected

  Business | July 03, 2020 23:07 IST

  Ride-hailing platform Uber has shut down its Mumbai office as part of its restructuring efforts, but it will continue to provide services in the city, according to sources.

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  Lockdown 4.0: How to book Ola, Uber cabs amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  Technology | May 24, 2020 16:25 IST

  Ola and Uber have listed a few guidelines that are supposed to be followed by both drivers and passengers to ensure safety during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's everything you need to know before you book a cab.

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  Uber resumes operations in Karnataka

  India | May 22, 2020 12:41 IST

  Uber said on Friday it has resumed its operations in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, and Hubballi, in compliance with Lockdown 4.0 guidelines issued by the Government.