Facebook Messenger lets users call Uber cars
Facebook on Thursday announced an alliance with Uber that lets people summon cars from the ride sharing service using the Messenger smartphone application.
Dec 17, 2015, 10:07 AM IST
Uber invests big in China in face of fierce rival
The head of Uber said the ride-sharing firm has spent a billion dollars to gain traction in China, where the local champ may not be playing fair.
Oct 21, 2015, 17:37 PM IST
DNA: How safe are taxi services for women in India?
In the light of Uber rape case verdict ,this part of DNA will try to analyse the taxi services in India and how safe are they for women.
Oct 20, 2015, 22:54 PM IST
Uber rape case: Accused driver Shiv Kumar Yadav convicted by Delhi court
Driver Shiv Kumar from Uber rape case is declared guilty. His sentencing will be declared on 23rd October.
Oct 20, 2015, 11:35 AM IST
HC directs app-based cabs to go diesel-free by March 1, 2016
In an interim relief to app-based cab companies, Delhi High Court Wednesday allowed them to ply diesel-run taxis from point to point in the national capital till March 1 next year by when they will have to shift completely to compressed natural gas (CNG).
Oct 14, 2015, 20:18 PM IST
Govt issues rules to regulate cab services like Ola, Uber
In a bid to regulate app-based cab services like Uber and Ola, the Centre has issued guidelines, that include extensive background checks of drivers to ensure safety of passengers, to the states.
Oct 13, 2015, 22:33 PM IST
Final arguments in Uber rape case from September 24
A court here on Monday fixed September 24 to hear final arguments in the case of rape of a woman executive by an Uber cab driver.
Sep 21, 2015, 21:51 PM IST
Uber raises $1.5 bn for Chinese branch: Source
Uber, the app-based car service has raised $1.2 billion to keep expanding Uber China, a source close to the efforts said.
Sep 08, 2015, 17:09 PM IST
Uber launches in four more cities
This follows the launch of Uber in seven cities (Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Indore, Mysore, Nagpur, Surat and Visakhapatnam) in July.
Aug 24, 2015, 15:07 PM IST
Uber poaches head of US's biggest tech lobby from Google
Uber has reportedly roped in Rachel Whetstone, the veteran head of Google`s public policy and communications unit, as its new SVP of policy and communications in a bid to help it navigate the choppy waters ahead as it faces a slew of legal cases in myriad countries around the globe.
May 14, 2015, 22:47 PM IST
Block websites of Uber, Ola Cabs in Delhi: DoT asks ISPs
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has issued a letter to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block websites of taxi operators Uber, TaxiForSure and Ola Cabs, following a request from the Delhi government.
May 14, 2015, 21:23 PM IST
Uber's valuation could cross 'whopping' $50 bn post fresh round of funding
Uber's valuation could climb well beyond a whopping 50 billion dollars in the future as it looks to raise 1.5 to two billion dollars in another round of funding.
May 10, 2015, 16:54 PM IST
'Uber bids $3 bn for Nokia''s HERE mapping service'
Current growth rate suggests HERE will make more than 400 mn euros of annual operating profit after two to three years.
May 08, 2015, 13:29 PM IST
Geneva bans Uber in latest setback for US firm
Authorities in Geneva have banned Uber for breaching local taxi laws but the beleaguered US-based company said Tuesday it was appealing the order and denied any wrongdoing.
Apr 14, 2015, 16:56 PM IST
Uber says it can create 50,000 jobs in Europe
The car-sharing start-up Uber can create as many as 50,000 jobs in Europe this year as part of a "new partnership" with European cities, its chief executive told a conference in Munich.
Jan 19, 2015, 18:51 PM IST
Uber needs to ensure passengers safety: Yahoo chief
"I think they have to take a look at what are we doing to make sure that passengers are safe wherever they are," Webb said.
Dec 11, 2014, 13:42 PM IST
UberGo to start low-fare cab services from today
Mobile app based for taxi sharing Uber is set to launch low cost cab services –UberGo-- for Indian market starting Thursday.
Nov 20, 2014, 09:55 AM IST
