The unusually high amount prompted Vinod to compare taxi fares in Norway with those in India, where similar distances can cost considerably less, particularly when using services such as Uber.

Khare, who also heads the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), stressed that tipping is entirely voluntary and should remain at the consumer's discretion after the completion of a ride.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi hints that layoffs will help lower ride prices and improve growth.

She said she had booked an Uber XL from Gurgaon to Delhi but soon became uncomfortable after noticing that the driver was continuously speaking on the phone.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said teams collaborate and solve problems more effectively when working face-to-face rather than remotely.

Sharing the news on social media, Gabbe said she never expected her work anniversary to be followed so quickly by the end of her time at the company.

The company said the layoffs were aimed at making the platform "simpler and faster" and at reducing coordination delays in what has become a sprawling operation.

A Bengaluru auto driver is winning hearts online after he came to a woman's rescue whose scooter had developed a mechanical snag.

Beyond the growing scrutiny over why individual passenger receive different fares for similar trips, AI continues to power key functions throughout Uber's wider operations.

The $725 million would be less than 20 per cent of the more than $4 billion that the UN said in May it was owed by the United States

The ruling is based on European data regulations which state that people should not "be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing".

Uber sers can now book train tickets, check PNR status and arrange rides to and from railway stations on the Uber app.

He noted that the city's major advantage is the availability of excellent amenities at a low cost.

Such a practice, the rules say, is "misleading, manipulative, or otherwise in violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019".

A viral Instagram video features a female cab driver sharing her inspiring story with a passenger.

The incident has sparked widespread concern online, with users urging women to prioritise safety, file official complaints in such cases.

A grateful passenger tips an Uber driver Rs 2,000 after patient service in heavy rain and waterlogged roads.

Initially the driver was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, but a medical examination ruled out the possibility of intoxication.

The latest cuts will impact teams working under Amazon's AGI organisation, which is responsible for building next-generation AI systems.

Uber Eats UK has temporarily suspended sales of Argentine food on its platform ahead of the much-anticipated England vs Argentina FIFA match.

A Delhi cab driver is receiving praise online after he returned a passenger's spectacles late at night despite no rides in the area.

The manager advised him to use public transport instead and declined the work-from-home request, saying others had also travelled to the office despite the weather.

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that bike taxi drivers will be required to hold a valid driving licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and a public service vehicle badge under the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

Uber announced a new set of safety features for its ride-hailing platform in India at an event held in New Delhi on Monday. As per the company, the new features improve emergency response, reduce distractions while driving, and offer users greater control over trip verification. The first two, Record My Ride and Ambulance Assistance, are aimed at improving safety for ...