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Cab war intensifies: Ola, Uber zip into non-metros for lead

Cab war intensifies: Ola, Uber zip into non-metros for lead

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Micro may soon overtake rival Uber in terms of number of rides.

NYPD detective caught berating Uber driver faces suspension

NYPD detective caught berating Uber driver faces suspension

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

A top New York Police detective is facing suspension and reassignment after an incident with an Uber driver that was captured on video by an Indian-origin passenger.

Uber's 4,000 drivers were not verified by cops

Uber's 4,000 drivers were not verified by cops

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Uber, the United States-based cab service against which a first information report was registered by the police had around 4,000 drivers working for it in Delhi but the company had no idea whether any of them were verified by cops or had a Public Transport Vehicle (PSV) badge which is mandatory to drive any public transport vehicle in the city.

Thomas Cup: Holders India lose to Indonesia, enter quarters

Thomas Cup: Holders India lose to Indonesia, enter quarters

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Defending champions India's hopes of entering the Thomas Cup knockout stage as group topper were dashed by a clinical Indonesia who emerged 4-1 winners in their final pool match in Chengdu on Wednesday.

What Should Deepika Wear At The BAFTAs?

What Should Deepika Wear At The BAFTAs?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

While we are sure Dips will make a style statement at the red carpet, Namrata Thakker presents some looks we think she should definitely consider for the starry event.

Is your start-up facing the Uber problem?

Is your start-up facing the Uber problem?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'As they grow bigger, the trail of their pioneering success often leaves behind a causticity marked by deficient human resource practices, negligible focus on corporate governance and rife sexism.'

Uber, Ola launch 'Bike Taxis' in Bengaluru

Uber, Ola launch 'Bike Taxis' in Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Around 500 people have signed up on Ola's platform for the Bike Taxis service.

Working to fix e-commerce payments post-Uber case: Rajan

Working to fix e-commerce payments post-Uber case: Rajan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Uber had run into trouble with the RBI over the two-payment process

A rough ride for Travis Kalanick to bring Uber on track

A rough ride for Travis Kalanick to bring Uber on track

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Uber is battling serious backlash from the establishment in several countries.

Uber, Ola drivers go on strike for higher pay

Uber, Ola drivers go on strike for higher pay

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The strike has been called by the Maharashtra Navnirman Vahtuk Sena, the transport wing of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, which claims that several drivers of these cabs are not able to cover costs due to the falling business.

How Ola is getting ready to take on Uber

How Ola is getting ready to take on Uber

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The new tranche of funding raises Ola's valuation to $5.74 billion from $4.45 billion in October 2017

What prompted China's Baidu to buy stake in Uber

What prompted China's Baidu to buy stake in Uber

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

To take on China's Alibaba, Baidu bought stake in Uber.

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Just a few weeks ago, the Centre has come out with the long-awaited Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, which have drawn a dismayed response from the companies concerned.

Breather for Uber, Kolkata tags it as IT firm

Breather for Uber, Kolkata tags it as IT firm

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The company is a facilitator of taxis (therefore an intermediary) and is best governed under the IT Act said Neeraj Singhal, Uber's head of expansion in India.

Silicon Valley start-up Uber may find India ride bumpy

Silicon Valley start-up Uber may find India ride bumpy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

With Uber dipping into its generous war chest to subsidise its service, its pampered clientele should sit back and enjoy the ride.

Delhi rejects application for licence by Uber and 2 others

Delhi rejects application for licence by Uber and 2 others

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

In a major decision, Delhi government on Wednesday rejected fresh applications for licence by US-based taxi booking firm Uber and two other such service providers -- Ola and TaxiForSure.

Uber v Ola: How fight for Indian taxi market ended up in court

Uber v Ola: How fight for Indian taxi market ended up in court

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Uber is suing Ola for $7.5 million to compensate for lost revenue and goodwill, alleging the Indian market leader created about 94,000 fake user accounts with the ride-hailing service and used them to make more than 405,000 false bookings

Uber apologises, expresses hope of operating in Delhi again

Uber apologises, expresses hope of operating in Delhi again

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The company has started verification of drivers and audit of its services.

Now, book an Uber ride for your next dinner via Zomato

Now, book an Uber ride for your next dinner via Zomato

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The partnership has been rolled out by Zomato to users in 27 cities across 13 countrie

Huge opportunity for Uber-like services in India: Infosys CEO

Huge opportunity for Uber-like services in India: Infosys CEO

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Uber may be in the midst of a major controversy over a rape incident in India, but Infosys' CEO Vishal Sikka feels that digital services like this app-based taxi provider have huge potential in the country.

Uber driver, who forcibly tried to kiss passenger, arrested in Gurgaon

Uber driver, who forcibly tried to kiss passenger, arrested in Gurgaon

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Six months after an Uber driver allegedly raped a passenger in Delhi, another woman has complained that the cabbie who ferried her to Gurgaon tried to molest her. According to the police, driver identified as Vinod has been arrested.

Uber to invest $50mn in Hyderabad; set up biggest global office

Uber to invest $50mn in Hyderabad; set up biggest global office

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The company recently expanded its services to 7 Indian cities.

French court slaps $907,000 fine on Uber, execs for illegal taxi service

French court slaps $907,000 fine on Uber, execs for illegal taxi service

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The European Commission said this month that EU member states should only ban "sharing economy" services as a last resort.

India drafts rules to regulate Uber, other ride-hailing firms

India drafts rules to regulate Uber, other ride-hailing firms

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Uber and Ola both welcomed the move as a step in the right direction.

Blow to Ola, Uber as Karnataka govt to dictate fares

Blow to Ola, Uber as Karnataka govt to dictate fares

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

State govt asks the two taxi aggregators to end surge pricing.

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

International cab-booking service Uber was banned on Monday in the national capital, a day after one of its drivers was arrested for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman executive amid growing outrage over the incident which renewed focus on safety measures for women.

How Uber is bringing about a positive change in India

How Uber is bringing about a positive change in India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Besides providing a new source of employment, services like Uber are changing our mindset.

Uber lets go of senior VP over sexual harassment plaint at Google

Uber lets go of senior VP over sexual harassment plaint at Google

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Amit Singhal had joined Uber in January as senior vice president of engineering after working for 15 years at Google, where he oversaw the internet giant's search efforts.

Rape probe throws up violations in Uber operations

Rape probe throws up violations in Uber operations

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Officials of the international radio taxi service Uber will be questioned by the police for the second consecutive day on Tuesday in connection with the alleged rape of a 27-year-old finance company executive by its driver.

Uber, Ola may have to stop surge pricing

Uber, Ola may have to stop surge pricing

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says surge pricing is daylight robbery and no responsible govt can allow that.

Vinod Khosla condemns Indian govt's decision to ban Uber

Vinod Khosla condemns Indian govt's decision to ban Uber

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Silicon Valley-based billionaire and prominent venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Friday condemned government's decision to ban internet-based taxi aggregator Uber following the alleged rape incident in Delhi recently.

Uber, Ola cabs go missing in Delhi

Uber, Ola cabs go missing in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

According to company executives, the situation might worsen in the coming days.

Uber ban? 'I continue to ferry passengers like any other day'

Uber ban? 'I continue to ferry passengers like any other day'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

A profession that has become quite lucrative with the advent of Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure and the likes, now hangs in the dark. Anita Babu and Itika Sharma report

Uber cab driver shot dead by juvenile in west Delhi

Uber cab driver shot dead by juvenile in west Delhi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

A 51-year-old Uber cab driver was murdered allegedly by two juvenile passengers who dumped his body at an open field in west Delhi's Mundka area, the police said on Friday.

Want To Buy A Bungalow For Rs 325 Crore?

Want To Buy A Bungalow For Rs 325 Crore?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Enquiries indicate it belongs to an industrialist with links to a prominent cricketer.

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Banning surge pricing of Uber, Ola is bad economics

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The government's decision to stop surge pricing by app-based taxi companies Uber and Ola ignores the basic principles of economics to appease a vocal section of the vote bank.

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The new Ola app will allow fleet owners to track their cars in real-time, view the performance of their drivers, and even their daily earnings

Bengaluru: Uber cab driver booked for misbehaving with female passenger

Bengaluru: Uber cab driver booked for misbehaving with female passenger

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

In yet another blow for cab service provider Uber, a case has been registered against one of its drivers for misbehaving with a female passenger.

New Bill to bring taxi services like Uber under law

New Bill to bring taxi services like Uber under law

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The proposed Road Transport & Safety Bill, expected to soon be cleared by the government, has for the first time incorporated clauses to bring companies such as like Uber, termed "aggregators", under the ambit of regulation.

Delhi govt asks IT ministry to block Uber, Ola mobile apps

Delhi govt asks IT ministry to block Uber, Ola mobile apps

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

India had ordered all unregistered web-based taxi cos to halt operations