11 Uber Drivers Share The Most Interesting And Craziest Stories From Their Jobs
Driving for an Uber is a serious business these days and there’s a thriving community of Uber (and Lyft) drivers that’s only growing…
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Uber Fares Have Soared In China After Didi Deal
Days after the Didi-Uber deal, Uber has cut back on its subsidies and discounts in China.
In A Strange Turn Of Events, Uber Is Now An Investor In Ola
Modern businesses are notoriously complex entities. They transcend geographies and political boundaries, and can often have a confusing set of investors and partners. So when things happen in one business, they can impact other unrelated businesses – often with surprising results.
Breaking: Karnataka Govt. Asks Uber, Ola To Stop Operations With Immediate Effect
The Karnataka transport department the department has issued a circular stating that the aggregators who are operating un-licensed cabs in the city will have to stop operations with immediate effect.
Uber Is Suing Ola For $7.5 Million Over Fake Bookings
In addition to the roads in the cities around India, Uber and Ola will now battle it out in the courtroom. Uber has sued Ola for $7.5 million for trying to sabotage its platform by repeatedly making fake bookings and then immediately cancelling them.
18 Cabs Impounded In Delhi On First Day Of Surge Ban; Citizens Complain Of Commuting Woes
The Delhi government had yesterday announced that it had banned surge pricing in the city, and it seems to be quite serious about implementing its ruling. 18 cabs belonging to Uber and Ola were impounded in the city today for overcharging customers.
Bangalore Citizen Gets 50% Refund From Ola After Complaining About Surge Pricing
While Bangalore’s taxi aggregators are continuing to charge surge pricing rates despite a government order, it turns out that there’s now a way to get a refund – complaining to customer care.
Delhi Becomes Latest State To Ban Surge Pricing; Rules Implemented With Immediate Effect
After Delhi’s population had complained of prices that were 3-4 times the normal fare, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had warned Uber and Ola of “strict action.” His action seems to have worked, and barely a day later, Uber has withdrawn surge pricing.
Uber, Ola Cars Seized For Not Complying With Surge Pricing Directives
Vehicles belonging to Ola and Uber have been seized in Bangalore for continuing to apply surge pricing rates. Rame Gowda, the commissioner of transport and road safety, said that more than 30 vehicles have been impounded and operations against the two companies are continuing.