Uber News & Updates

[Bapun]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1858103887472800169

 

[Siddarth27]

Uber on Wednesday introduced a series of initiatives, including an audio recording feature on its app and a "Women Rider Preference" (WRP) option, particularly during late-night rides

Uber’s new safety feature allows riders to record audio

Uber introduced initiatives including an audio recording feature on its app and a “Women Rider Preference” (WRP) option.

www.thehindu.com

 

[iDJ]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1858103887472800169

Workers works on incentives.

 

[Bapun]

Uber Shuttle, a shared bus ride service, is available in two Indian cities. The company plans to launch in three more cities soon.

Uber’s big plan for India: buses

Uber Shuttle, a shared bus ride service, is available in two Indian cities. The company plans to launch in three more cities soon.

restofworld.org

 

[Bapun]

Uber India rolled out Uber Moto Women, a first-of-its-kind service in Bengaluru, offering women-only bike rides. Female riders will be connected with female drivers.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1867155980565577941

 

[iDJ]

If we wait. We can discount on two wheeler rides on Moto Saver.

 

[Bapun]

Uber on Friday (January 24, 2025) announced unlimited free air-conditioned bus rides on Uber Shuttle till February 1 for commuters between the Delhi and Gurugram route. The mobility company said this will increase adoption among the travellers.

Uber announces free Shuttle ride till February 1 between Delhi and Gurugram route

Uber commuters will be able to pre-book seats up to a week in advance, track the live location and route of the bus, and view its expected time of arrival (ETA) in app.

www.thehindu.com

 

[Esmail]

Uber has announced a shift to a SaaS subscription model for auto drivers in India, moving away from its commission-based structure. Effective February 18, all auto rides will be cash-only, allowing drivers and passengers to negotiate fares independently.

https://www.livemint.com/news/uber-auto-goes-subscription-based-no-more-commissions-cash-only-rides-11739901816675.html

 

[Siddarth27]

Uber Auto now accepts Cash only as a payment method.