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Coolest Uber ride ever: Noida cabbie turns car into 1BHK setup with snacks, meds
Abdul Qadeer, an Uber driver from Noida is going viral on X for the amenities in his cab — from snacks and energy drinks to toys and even shoe polish! Read more
Published on Apr 30, 2025 01:53 PM IST
Kriti Kambiri
Ola, Uber, Rapido bike taxis can operate till June 15: Karnataka HC
On April 2, the high court had ordered that bike taxi services should not continue until further orders were given.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:17 PM IST
‘Travelling in 1BHK: Woman shares photo of the 'coolest Uber ride'
A woman’s viral post showing an Uber packed with snacks, drinks, medicines, toys, and even a feedback book left social media amazed.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 05:16 PM IST
Are you a BluSmart rider? Here’s why the financial probe should concern you
Once seen as a more tech-savvy alternative to traditional cab services, BluSmart now finds itself in the middle of a financial firestorm
Published on Apr 17, 2025 02:41 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Uber lost, found index: Mumbai is the most forgetful city, the least likely is…
Uber shared the 9th edition of the Lost and Found Index in India. It reveals frequently forgotten items, forgetful cities, unique things left behind, and more.
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 10:02 AM IST
Karnataka HC orders bike taxi aggregators to halt operations within 6 weeks
The ruling was issued on Wednesday by Justice B Shyam Prasad, dismissing petitions filed by Rapido’s parent company.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:22 PM IST
Woman and 2 daughters killed, 9 injured in horrifying NYC collision
The incident took place when an Uber driver in a Toyota Camry and an Audi collided.
Published on Mar 30, 2025 05:59 AM IST
Sumanti Sen
Sahkar Taxi: Delhi cabbies give thumbs up to sarkar's new taxi service
The Sahkar Taxi service is aimed to profit the drivers directly, as opposed to many cab aggregators. Can, auto drivers in NCR hail it as a positive move.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 05:11 PM IST
Karan Sethi
Woman's story of ‘pookie’ Rapido driver in Delhi wins hearts; Reddit post viral
A woman who recently shifted to Delhi shared a Reddit post on her Rapido driver's kind gesture and social media users are stanning the man. Read the viral post.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 03:57 PM IST
Kriti Kambiri
Uber Eats driver in Australia caught on camera peeing in lift, gets sacked
The driver held a takeout bag from Betty’s Burgers in his right hand while performing the act in a building in Artarmon in Sydney’s North Shore on March 10.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 02:53 PM IST
Why are cab drivers in Hyderabad starting a ‘no AC campaign’ from March 24?
The union had organised a ‘no AC campaign’ in April 2024 as well, as drivers would spend more on fuel costs per km, than the earnings they made through apps
Updated on Mar 23, 2025 08:30 AM IST
Uber in early talks to acquire EV taxi startup BluSmart: Report
Uber is a direct competitor, with its service called ‘Uber Green’ which the company is looking to expand.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 11:02 AM IST
Uber will pay ₹7,500 if you miss a flight in Mumbai after taking their cab
Uber rolled out the plan from the end of February, after collaborating with Reliance General Insurance.
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 10:49 AM IST
Uber announces zero commission model for auto drivers like Rapido
All of this comes at a time when many ride hailing platforms have witnessed multiple strikes from drivers over the years due to the commissions they charge.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 12:51 PM IST
‘Which spray are you using?’: Kochi Uber driver sends creepy messages to woman
Uber has blocked a Kerala-based driver from its platform after he sent inappropriate messages to a woman passenger following a completed trip.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 10:58 AM IST
Bengaluru man ‘delivers’ himself to office using Porter app
Porter is an app designed for moving goods rather than passengers.
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 10:17 AM IST
Anagha Deshpande
DU student left waiting for 40 minutes after Uber driver cancels ride
A student was left stranded on a street for over 40 minutes after the cab driver failed to show up, cancelling the ride, leaving her in a distressing situation.
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 05:30 PM IST
Simran Singh
'Bro is a walking MBA degree': Uber car full of free food, Wi-Fi wows internet
A Delhi-based Uber driver is praised for transforming rides into luxurious experiences. He provides free snacks, Wi-Fi, and more in his car.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Muskaan Sharma
'Are you safe?': Man stuck in Bengaluru traffic gets unexpected Rapido message
A Bengaluru man's post on receiving a safety check message from Rapido while stuck on a flyover in traffic has left people in splits.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 09:33 AM IST
Muskaan Sharma
'Jaldi aao babu': Delhi lawyer shares Uber driver's creepy text message
A Delhi lawyer shared her distressing experience with Uber after a driver sent her inappropriate messages soon after booking.
Published on Jan 26, 2025 06:21 PM IST
Muskaan Sharma
Woman allegedly harassed by Kochi auto drivers for booking Uber
A post about a woman being harassed by auto drivers for booking Uber sparked a discussion about the feud between ride-sharing companies and local auto drivers.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 04:37 PM IST
Ola, Uber deny charging higher prices for Apple users than for Android in India
The denial comes a day after the Centre slapped notices over allegations that Apple users were being charged higher prices for rides of similar distances.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Consumer watchdog asks Apple, Ola, Uber to explain glitches, pricing strategy
Cab aggregators Ola and Uber, and Apple Inc didn’t immediately respond to queries on the CCPA’s notices.
Ola, Uber get notices over price disparities on iPhone, Android
Ola and Uber get CCPA notices for allegedly charging consumers different prices depending upon whether they used Android or iOS phones
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 04:32 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Delhi man uncovers Uber pricing secrets, links fares to phone type, battery
A Delhi entrepreneur's experiment revealed Uber fares varied by device type and battery level, sparking debate on transparency.
Published on Jan 20, 2025 09:10 AM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Disagree with LT chairman? Shark Tank alum's work-life balance pitch for the win
Has Larsen & Toubro chairman SN Subrahmanyan's comments on work-life balance upset you? Throwback to Shark Tank fame Namita Thapar's more realistic take
Published on Jan 10, 2025 03:29 PM IST
US woman fired from job over racist joke on Indian Uber drivers
An American woman claims she was fired from her job over a joke on Indian Uber drivers that she posted on X.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 02:02 PM IST
Gurgaon tourist tries to pay Uber driver with fake ₹500 note, claims scam
A tourist in Gurgaon unknowingly tried paying with fake currency, causing confusion with their Uber driver. The incident sparked amused reactions on Reddit.
Published on Jan 07, 2025 06:03 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
‘Burkhe wali ko bewakuf…’: Uber driver refuses to switch on AC for woman. Video
A woman in Pune shared her unpleasant Uber experience, where the driver refused to turn on the AC, claiming it was only for Premier rides.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 03:32 PM IST
‘Uber has no standard in India’: Man slams company for car ‘from junkyard’
A man slammed Uber, claiming that the company ignores proper vehicle inspection in India, which is standard practice in other countries.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 01:03 PM IST