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Uber Driver Molests Minor In Mumbai, Arrested

Uber Driver Molests Minor In Mumbai, Arrested

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Mumbai: A 14-year-old girl was molested by an Uber driver in Mumbai while she was returning home from school. According to Mumbai Police, the minor was at her school in Prabhadevi and had booked an Uber cab around 4.30 pm on Tuesday to go home. After the Uber trip started, the driver started the around one-hour-long journey for her home in Powai, but instead took the girl to a deserted area on the Eastern Expressway. The accused, identified as Shreyansh Pandey, molested her at the deserted stop along the expressway. On returning home, the minor told her father about the incident, who then lodged a complaint with the police. A case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharat Nyay Sanhita and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, leading to Pandey’s arrest. The case comes weeks after parents held a protest outside a Navi Mumbai school where a bus driver had molested a minor school child. They demanded accountability from the administration and raised concerns about the safety of children. Disclaimer: We do not …

Surge pricing, the scourge of ridehailing, is evolving for the robotaxi era

Surge pricing, the scourge of ridehailing, is evolving for the robotaxi era

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It’s a familiar frustration for ridehail users: you open the Uber or Lyft app, enter your destination, and discover that your intended trip costs several times more than expected. The culprit is surge pricing, one of ridehail’s most important and controversial innovations. Customers grumble about higher fares, but Uber and Lyft executives have insisted that surge pricing benefits them by attracting additional drivers, which allows the companies to fulfill more trips and reduce wait times. That justification makes intuitive sense, but it raises an awkward question about robotaxis, which are expanding across the US, from San Jose, California, to Washington, DC. If surge pricing is intended to expand the driver pool, why is it now being used by companies with driverless vehicles? Waymo, which offers robotaxi trips in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, charges surge pricing during peak times, as did Cruise, its now-defunct competitor. Assuming a robotaxi fleet is already fully deployed, higher fares cannot expand vehicle supply in the way they could for Uber or Lyft. Instead, riders simply need to …

Delhi woman takes the wheel after Uber driver falls sick, netizens impressed: ‘Handled like a pro’ | Trending News

Delhi woman takes the wheel after Uber driver falls sick, netizens impressed: ‘Handled like a pro’ | Trending News

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A Delhi woman faced an unexpected challenge when her Uber driver fell ill during their ride that started from Gurugram. Accompanied by her young daughter, mother, and grandmother, the woman quickly took control of the situation and got behind the wheel. The incident occurred on March 18. The now-viral video shows her sharing the surprising events that started when the driver mentioned feeling ill. As his condition deteriorated, she took over and drove them to their destination. She made a video about the incident that has gone viral now. In the video, the woman stressed the significance of being ready for unforeseen circumstances, and urged everyone to learn driving. “My message to you all is please learn to drive for situations like these. If you know how to drive, you can help someone in need,” she said. Story continues below this ad Once the driver started feeling better, she checked on his condition and, in jest, asked for his opinion on her driving skills. “Real story of date 18 March 2025,” the caption of the …

Gurugram Woman’s Post On Uber Pets’ Charging 5 Times The Normal Ride Sparks Debate

Gurugram Woman’s Post On Uber Pets’ Charging 5 Times The Normal Ride Sparks Debate

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Gurugram: A Gurugram woman claimed that Uber Pets costs five times more than a regular ride and questioned whether the service was indeed affordable or only an upscale luxury. In a now-viral LinkedIn post, Anya Rao revealed that she discovered the new pet-friendly travel option when making a taxi reservation. She discovered Uber Pets, a service that lets users travel with their pets. But it was the significant price difference, not just the convenience, that drew her attention. “I was booking an Uber the other day and noticed their new feature, Uber Pets, a service that allows riders to bring their pets along,” Ms Rao began her post. Then, she chose to check prices for a quick 2-kilometer trip. Ms Rao continued, “Well, not when you look at the price. I did a price comparison for a 2km distance.” She added, “Regular Uber cab costs Rs 100, while Uber Pets costs Rs 530,” which is “5.3 times the price just to have your pet with you.” This significant price increase made Ms Rao question if …

Bengaluru Man “Self-Porters” To Work After Not Finding Ola, Uber

Bengaluru Man “Self-Porters” To Work After Not Finding Ola, Uber

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Amid traffic woes in Bengaluru, a man ‘delivered’ himself to work riding pillion on a bike of the courier service Porter, after he got no Ola or Uber cab. The Porter app allows users to send goods within a city, fast. Taking to X, the man, Pathik, posted a picture of himself sitting behind a Porter employee on the two-wheeler, as seen through the reflection of the helmet worn by the rider. had to porter myself to office today cuz no ola uber 🙁 pic.twitter.com/pzLHoTG2QF — pathik (@pathikghugare) February 6, 2025 “Had to porter myself to office today because no Ola, Uber,” the user wrote on the micro-blogging site. The post, shared on February 6, quickly gained traction with over 78,000 views and elicited wide-ranging reactions, with several users commenting on the notorious traffic struggles in India’s Silicon City. Porter also took note of Pathik’s “problem-solving streak”, and praised him for his creativity, calling him a “superhero”. Talk about a #BangaloreBrainwave! 🌟 When life gave you no Ola or Uber, you channeled your inner superhero …

Uber, Ola get notices over price disparities

Uber, Ola get notices over price disparities

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Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday that the Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to cab aggregators Ola and Uber for alleged differential pricing for identical rides based on the user’s mobile operating system—Android or iOS. “As a follow-up to the earlier observation of apparent #DifferentialPricing based on the different models of mobiles (#iPhones/#Android) being used, Department of Consumer Affairs through the CCPA has issued notices to major cab aggregators #Ola and #Uber, seeking their responses,” Joshi said in a social media post. Last month, Joshi had emphasised “zero tolerance for consumer exploitation” and asked CCPA to conduct a thorough enquiry. He had described this practice as a “prima facie unfair trade practice”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the …

Uber, Ola Get Centre’s Notice Over ‘Differential Pricing’ Based On Smartphone

Uber, Ola Get Centre’s Notice Over ‘Differential Pricing’ Based On Smartphone

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Last Updated:January 24, 2025, 07:16 IST The Ministry of Consumer Affairs issued notices to cab aggregators Ola and Uber as Centre sought clarification on reports of alleged differential pricing based on the type of mobile device used to book rides. Apps may charge higher fares for users who frequently check prices or make regular bookings. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs issued notices to cab aggregators Ola and Uber as Centre sought clarification on reports of alleged differential pricing based on the type of mobile device used to book rides. The action by Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) comes after reports that Ola and Uber appeared to charge different fares for the same service, depending on whether a user was booking on an iPhone or an Android device. The CCPA has asked both the companies to explain their pricing methods and address concerns of potential discrimination and described the practice as “apparent differential pricing”. In response to the order, Uber said, “We do not set prices based on a rider’s phone manufacturer. We look forward to …

Boeing and Google each Donate m to Trump’s inauguration,” reports | World News

Boeing and Google each Donate $1m to Trump’s inauguration,” reports | World News

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US aviation giant Boeing has confirmed to BBC News that it is contributing $1 million (£812,600) to the inauguration fund for President-elect Donald Trump. “We are pleased to continue Boeing’s bipartisan tradition of supporting US Presidential Inaugural Committees,” a Boeing spokesperson said, noting the company has made similar contributions to the last three presidential inaugurations. Google has also joined the list of major corporations donating to the fund. “Google is pleased to support the 2025 inauguration, with a livestream on YouTube and a direct link on our homepage,” said Karan Bhatia, Google’s global head of government affairs and public policy. Other companies contributing to the fund include technology firms Meta and Amazon, ride-sharing giant Uber, and car manufacturers Ford, General Motors, and Toyota, with each reportedly donating $1 million. Chevron, a major oil producer, confirmed its participation but declined to specify the amount. “Chevron has a long tradition of celebrating democracy by supporting the inaugural committees of both parties. We are proud to be doing so again this year,” said Bill Turene, the company’s global …

Uber Launches First Robotaxi Service Outside of US in Abu Dhabi

Uber Launches First Robotaxi Service Outside of US in Abu Dhabi

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Uber Technologies has begun offering its first autonomous rides outside the US in Abu Dhabi, making good on an earlier partnership struck with Chinese vehicle partner WeRide. Riders are able to request autonomous vehicles at UberX or Uber Comfort rates around key tourist areas of the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the company said in a statement. Those areas include Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, and routes to and from Zayed International Airport, with plans to expand the operating territory in the future. Safety operators will be present in the autonomous vehicles during the initial launch period, and Uber expects the launch of a fully driverless service in 2025. The latest foray marks further progress by Uber in its hopes to become the go-to app for hailing autonomous vehicles, without having to develop its own self-driving technology. It has struck at least seven related partnerships since June, including with Alphabet’s Waymo, and is also invested in autonomous startups including WeRide, Bloomberg has reported. Even so, investors are still nervous about the future of Uber and …

Uber One Subscription With Cashback Credits and Complimentary Zomato Gold Plan Launched in India

Uber One Subscription With Cashback Credits and Complimentary Zomato Gold Plan Launched in India

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Uber One subscription has been launched in India. The loyalty programme targets frequent users of the ride-hailing platform by offering benefits such as Uber One credits as cashback, top-rated drivers on eligible rides, priority support for members, and a complimentary subscription to a food delivery platform. Notably, the Uber One subscription has already been available in the US and Canada for some time, and India has become the latest country where it has been introduced. Uber One Subscription Price Uber One subscription price in India starts at Rs. 149 per month. However, it is currently offering a limited-time first-month discount of up to 80 percent which brings its price down to just Rs. 29.80. Uber One First Month Discount Users can choose from monthly, quarterly, and yearly subscription plans. However, the Uber app only shows the monthly and yearly plans as of now, with the latter priced at Rs. 1,499 per year. The company says users can save up to 16 percent each year by availing of the 12-month subscription instead of a monthly plan. …