Uber Updates

[Sushubh]

Uber Expands Into AI Data Labeling Using Gig-Coders for Hire

Uber Technologies Inc.’s gig-economy workforce now includes programmers. The company is expanding beyond its rideshare roots to enter a hot new market: helping other businesses outsource some of their artificial intelligence development to independent contractors.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[Sushubh]

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

 

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[Sushubh]

Uber 'Worst' in India: Gurugram Man After Cab 'From Junkyard'

BluSmart has pretty fucked up cars now as well. Most of them are rattling and have damaged shockers. And a few smell like they have been washed with detergent and the whole smell carries over with you on your cloths.

 

[Sushubh]

Uber, Ola Get Notices Over iPhone, Android Differential Pricing Claims

The Department of Consumer Affairs has issued notices to major cab aggregators Ola and Uber over speculation of differential pricing, i.e., customers are quoted different taxi fares based on the make of the mobile phone - iPhone or Android - used.

www.ndtv.com

 

[Sushubh]

Uber is offering free Shuttle rides between Delhi and Gurugram till Feb 1: How to book

Uber is offering free Shuttle rides between Delhi and Gurugram until February 1, 2025, encouraging commuters to try a more convenient travel option.

www.digit.in

 

[Sushubh]

Uber Auto moves to cash-only mode to counter subscription-based platforms in India

The subscription-based model for auto drivers is currently being offered by the ride hailing platforms like Rapido which charges around ₹19 for a day’s login on to the platform

www.thehindu.com

 

[Sushubh]

In continuation to the Auto Mafia/Uber Auto post, this is the conversation I had with an auto driver the day before regarding a trip which I usually used to pay only 250 for (after coupons), but now this guy is saying he'll take 500... While an Uber Go car would take me for around 400 : indiasocial

 

[Sushubh]

Uber India made Rs 807 Cr from ride-hailing in FY24

Online mobility platform Uber India recorded a 41.1% year-on-year surge in revenue, which surpassed Rs 3,700 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024.

entrackr.com

 

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