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SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking benefits for gig workers of Zomato, Swiggy, Ola, Uber
India | Dec 13, 2021, 02:51 PM ISTDuring the hearing, the top court cited the new legislation Social Security Code 2020 passed by Parliament last year which has a chapter on the welfare of gig workers.
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Uber, WhatsApp announce partnership to launch ride-booking via WhatsApp in India
Technology | Dec 02, 2021, 01:27 PM 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 | Jun 09, 2021, 12:14 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 13, 2021, 12:22 PM ISTAccording 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 | Apr 04, 2021, 10:31 AM ISTRide-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 | Feb 03, 2021, 10:08 AM ISTDrizly 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 | Nov 28, 2020, 12:36 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 25, 2020, 02:20 PM ISTUber 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 | Nov 09, 2020, 03:42 PM ISTRide 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 | Nov 03, 2020, 06:58 PM ISTUber 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 | Oct 19, 2020, 01:04 PM ISTUber 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 | Oct 12, 2020, 03:02 PM ISTAs 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 | Oct 08, 2020, 12:20 PM ISTRide-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 | Oct 06, 2020, 01:00 PM ISTUber 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 | Sep 30, 2020, 04:52 PM ISTUber 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 | Aug 26, 2020, 04:16 PM 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 | Aug 05, 2020, 03:00 PM ISTUber 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 | Jul 08, 2020, 07:44 PM ISTRide-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 | Jul 03, 2020, 11:07 PM ISTRide-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, 04:25 PM ISTOla 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.