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'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'We serve more than 1.2 billion trips annually and have over 1.5 million active earners each month using the platform.'

Uber Adds Teen Rides With Parental Control

Uber Adds Teen Rides With Parental Control

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Guardians continue to have full oversight of teen trips and activity on the app.

No rules, no rides: HC grounds bike taxis in Karnataka

No rules, no rides: HC grounds bike taxis in Karnataka

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy confirmed the development, stating that the companies must abide by the court's decision.

Delhi HC quashes RCB's plea against Uber ad

Delhi HC quashes RCB's plea against Uber ad

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Earlier, describing the video advertisement, RCB's counsel said the cricketer could be seen running towards Bengaluru cricket stadium with an aim to vandalise the signage of "Bengaluru Vs Hyderabad", takes a spray paint and writes "Royally Challenged" before Bengaluru making it "Royally Challenged Bengaluru" which disparages RCB's mark.

Head-ache? RCB sue Uber over 'demeaning' ad

Head-ache? RCB sue Uber over 'demeaning' ad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) moved the Delhi High Court on Thursday and accused an YouTube advertisement of disparaging its trademark.

Uber India gears up for electric future but...

Uber India gears up for electric future but...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

By 2025, Uber projects that 25,000-30,000 cars -- or 12 to 16 per cent of vehicle additions -- would be EVs, reports Surajeet Das Gupta.

After Ola, Uber India too lays off 600 employees

After Ola, Uber India too lays off 600 employees

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Uber on Tuesday said it is laying off about 600 employees in India -- about a quarter of its staff in the country -- as business has taken a major hit amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The development comes days after rival Ola had announced laying off 1,400 people from its rides, financial services and food business.

Why Ayushman Bharat has tied up with Uber India

Why Ayushman Bharat has tied up with Uber India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Since its launch in September, Ayushman Bharat has issued 20 million cards and has set an ambitious target to hit another 30 million within the next three months.

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Uber Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dara Khosrowshahi sees India as one of the toughest markets and a standard to succeed in any other part of the world. One of the biggest challenges for the ride-hailing firm, according to Khosrowshahi, is the expectation of Indian consumers for more services at lower spending. "India is one of the toughest markets out there.

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

There's a hint of new competition riding into a sector that has attracted attention for being in a duopoly-like situation. Rapido, a commute app known for its budget-friendly bike-taxi services, on Tuesday announced its entry into the cab market, which is currently dominated by marquee brands Uber and Ola. Rapido's cab foray will be enabled by a software as a service (SaaS)-based platform.

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous event, companies are rushing to do their bit and be a part of the mega celebrations. Some are offering a part of their profits as donations, telcos are beefing up the number of cellular towers to ensure better connectivity, and there are those distributing jalebis and food platters.

Uber India chief: We're at very early stages of our journey in India

Uber India chief: We're at very early stages of our journey in India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The company's India focus hasn't changed with the change in CEOs.

Softbank reviving Ola-Uber India merger talks

Softbank reviving Ola-Uber India merger talks

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

According to a source SoftBank is in favour of Ola acquiring the Indian unit of Uber, but the finer details of the deal are being discussed

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

US taxi-hailing firm raises the money from Saudi Public Investment Fund to support global expansion.

Tata Motors bags India's largest electric vehicle fleet order from Uber

Tata Motors bags India's largest electric vehicle fleet order from Uber

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Tata Motors, India's largest electric passenger vehicle manufacturer, has signed an agreement with ride-hailing company Uber to supply 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs), the company said. The agreement is the largest EV commitment between an automotive manufacturer and a ride-sharing platform in India. Under the agreement, Uber will deploy Tata Motors' XPRES-T EVs by partnering fleet operators in Delhi National Capital Region, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad.

Tata Motors bags largest EV fleet order from Uber

Tata Motors bags largest EV fleet order from Uber

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Tata Motors, India's largest electric passenger vehicle manufacturer, has signed an agreement with ride-hailing company Uber to supply 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs), the company said. The agreement is the largest EV commitment between an automotive manufacturer and a ride-sharing platform in India. Under the agreement, Uber will deploy Tata Motors' XPRES-T EVs by partnering fleet operators in Delhi National Capital Region, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad.

Uber likely to sell 7.8% stake in Zomato for $373 mn

Uber likely to sell 7.8% stake in Zomato for $373 mn

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Ride-hailing app Uber is selling off its entire holding in Indian food delivery company Zomato for at least $373 million (Rs 2,939 crore) through a block deal of shares, merchant banking sources said on Tuesday. The development comes on a day when the Zomato scrip witnessed a nearly 20 per cent surge to close at Rs 55.60 apiece on the BSE. The sources said the offer price range for the deal to be carried out on Wednesday will be between Rs 48-54 per share.

Delhi Police asks Uber to verify drivers before ride

Delhi Police asks Uber to verify drivers before ride

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Delhi Police on Tuesday asked ride hailing firm Uber to verify past records of drivers before onboarding them and suggested that the company put a mechanism in the cab to check their alcohol consumption levels. While speaking at the safety feature launch event of Uber, Delhi Police additional commissioner Mahesh Chandra Bharadwaj said that drunken driving has been a major factor in case of rule violations. "If a driver is drunk then you should have some kind of mechanism to know that your driver is drunk. We test drunk and drive through the alcohol meter.

Consumer protection agency sends notice to Ola, Uber

Consumer protection agency sends notice to Ola, Uber

Rediff.com21 May 2022

CCPA said the primary issues raised in the notices included 'deficiency in service'. This includes lack of proper response from customer support, driver refusing to take payment by online mode and insisting for cash only.

Bombay HC asks all cab firms to apply for licences by March 16

Bombay HC asks all cab firms to apply for licences by March 16

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The HC, though, refrained from prohibiting such cabs from plying in the meanwhile saying it was aware such a move would adversely affect commuters.

Uber's Rs 1,767 crore investment the biggest in India arm

Uber's Rs 1,767 crore investment the biggest in India arm

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The capital infusion is expected to bolster its presence in the country by funding its key businesses to take on Indian rival Ola.

For Uber, India a bigger hub of talent than China

For Uber, India a bigger hub of talent than China

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

In the back of its recent $1-bn investment in India, the cab-hailing service intends to triple its headcount

Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed company now

Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed company now

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

With a report on Uber by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) opening a Pandora's box, the company is in a damage-control mode. Distancing itself from the actions of its management pre-2017, Uber, while acknowledging the "mistakes" of the past, has said that under CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, it "is a different company". "There has been no shortage of reporting on Uber's mistakes prior to 2017.

Uber announces new measures for better experience

Uber announces new measures for better experience

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Uber on Thursday said it is now showing trip destination to drivers before they decide to accept a ride to enable them to make informed choices as the ride-hailing app announced a host of new measures promising to improve platform experience for drivers as well as riders. Upfront destination feature is already live across 20 cities and will be expanded to all others, Uber said in a statement. The move assumes significance as the government recently warned cab aggregators, including Ola and Uber, of strict action unless they improve their systems and redress mounting consumer complaints.

How Uber plans to cover 200 cities by 2020-end

How Uber plans to cover 200 cities by 2020-end

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The key driver of this expansion will be not car-hailing but bike-taxi service. The company is willing to partner local players that have a similar offer and would like to come on their platform.

Show-cause notice to Amazon India over Rs 175 cr tax demand

Show-cause notice to Amazon India over Rs 175 cr tax demand

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Probe has allegedly found calculation errors by Amazon. The company paid higher GST but instead of claiming refund took wrong input tax credit.

Uber's business shows strong recovery signs post lockdown in India

Uber's business shows strong recovery signs post lockdown in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

As Indians start travelling in the new normal, strong recovery in smaller towns underscores success for ride-hailing giant's 'India to Bharat' strategy, which offers new products in regional markets.

Kohli starts 'movement' to back women's team at WT20 C'ship

Kohli starts 'movement' to back women's team at WT20 C'ship

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Kohli took to Twitter to cheer on the Indian women's team.

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

It was investing heavily in finding new ways to gauge driver behaviour apart from just relying on feedback provided by riders.

Overhearing talk about CAA protest, cab driver summons cops

Overhearing talk about CAA protest, cab driver summons cops

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Secretary of the All India Progressive Women's Association Kavita Krishnan tweeted about the incident, allegedly involving poet Bappadittya Sarkar on Thursday.

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Education technology, grocery, fashion, food delivery and UPI payments surpassed volumes or revenues of February, in the September-October period.

Ola expands global footprint, gets London licence to take on Uber

Ola expands global footprint, gets London licence to take on Uber

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

In the UK, Ola is the only app that offers black cabs and private hire vehicles, giving both the driver-partners as well as the users, more choice.

Can India be Uber's silver lining?

Can India be Uber's silver lining?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Karan Choudhury asks Uber India president Amit Jain what the company's global problems mean for its India operations.

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The San Francisco-based giant has acquired a Delhi-based company.

E-commerce firms in India to pump in big money

E-commerce firms in India to pump in big money

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Uber India has readied itself for another $500 million (Rs 3,300 crore) investment in the next three months.

With 'apni hi gadi samjho,' Uber aims to break outsider tag

With 'apni hi gadi samjho,' Uber aims to break outsider tag

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

With a new campaign that talks about togetherness, Uber challenges Ola's homegrown narrative.

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Uber, Puma, Nissan, Britannia have already lined up for the upcoming parade of cricketing nations, looking to align with the game and its legion of fans

SoftBank to buy 15% stake in Uber, pump in $1 bn in early 2018

SoftBank to buy 15% stake in Uber, pump in $1 bn in early 2018

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

With the deal closing, SoftBank becomes an investor in two of India's largest on-demand cab service -- Uber and Ola.

The man who's driving Uber in India

The man who's driving Uber in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Amit Jain tells Shyamal Majumdar about his dream to make Uber the 'safest place in the city'

LGBT verdict: Why India Inc's celebration may be short-lived

LGBT verdict: Why India Inc's celebration may be short-lived

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

While it is heartening to see companies chipping in with their messages of support, they are probably walking a tightrope here.