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Uber Launches an India-Focussed Campaign ‘Move Forward’ to Appreciate its Driver Partners
After Uber’s acquisition by Didi Chuxing in China, Uber is looking to concentrate in high-growth markets like India and Singapore. With the ‘Mi Pan Malak’ scheme for drivers, the company wants to engage well with its customers as well…
Tesla’s Hyperloop May Soon Debut in India; Minister Requests for Pilot on Pune-Mumbai Expressway
Soon a 812km long “journey” from Mumbai to Nagpur will be called a “ride”. Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping, Mr Nitin Gadkari, is all set to introduce a futuristic way of travel: The Hyperloop.
The Hyperloop…
IRCTC Makes Aadhaar Card Compulsory For Booking Train Tickets; All Passengers Can Get Insurance Now
Update: We got a lot of comments regarding this story stating that Aadhaar will not be made compulsory and it goes against court order. It is confirmed that Aadhaar based ticketing will be rolled out this December, however, we are still…
Ola and Mahindra Partner to Offer Integrated Vehicle Financing, Insurance & Other Benefits
For an automobile company to engage with a ride-hailing platform is nothing new, and we have seen Tata and Uber partner, in the past, to provide vehicle financing options, insurance benefits and other related initiatives.
When Uber…
Uber Will Integrate Driver & Ride Feedback into The App in India to Improve Ride Conditions and…
It is quite common for drivers in India to over-stress and work long hours with Uber to earn that extra money. The company hadn’t taken any steps yet to ensure that commuters feel safe in their cars, because the Uber app didn’t have…
Common Mobility Card is Here! You Can Now Use Delhi Metro Cards on DTC Buses to Buy Tickets
Haven’t we all, at one point of time, always wondered why the same card can’t be used for payments in different transport systems? Say a common card be used in the metro trains and buses and taxis? The time has finally come for…
With Uber, You Can Now Book a Ride For Family & Friends
Has it ever happened to you that you needed to book a Uber cab for someone else from your smartphone – It may be for any reason, maybe the person who needs a Uber does not have a smartphone, or does not have internet access on their…
Ola Shuts TaxiForSure Operations Abruptly; Lays off Close to 1,000 Employees
It has been around 18 months since TaxiForSure’s acquisition by Ola and finally its operations have been brought to an end by India’s largest cab aggregator. By the end of 2015, Ola had ceased TFS’ operations in around 22 cities in…
Now, Book A Uber Quickly Without a Mobile App!
For frequent travelers, having an Uber app on their phone is a must, especially in this rainy season – but what if you don’t have the app or for some reason, you don’t want to install it. Even if that is the case, Uber has now got you…
India May Be Next in Line for 600 Km/h Hyperloop Transport System
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, or HTT, announced plans to start a futuristic high-speed transportation system in the US about 3 years back, and the vision is quite close to reality now. Elon Musk-backed company is now planning…
Delhi Govt.’s Innovation Killing Strategy: Forces Digital Meters For Taxi Apps, Bans Surge Pricing!
Delhi Govt. wants to make sure that technology based solution providers are killed, innovation is stifled, choked to death and new age digital entrepreneurs think twice before launching a disruptive product which challenges status-quo.…
Kerala Tourism Ads to Feature on 200 Taxis in Dubai!
Kerala is a very lucrative site for tourists that offers lush and tropical Malabar Coast, beautiful backwaters and clean cities and towns. It is also one of the top ten paradises in the world and attracts a lot of foreigners every year.…
GoIbibo to Start Inter-City Ridesharing Service ‘goCars’ Soon!
Intra-city ridesharing services are now quite common in all cities and towns in India, but what still isn’t as active is a streamlined service for inter-city transport. Ola launched Ola Outstation this year, but it did not have a…
Uber Launches ‘Mi Pan Malak’ Scheme to Pacify Recent Protests From Taxi & Auto Drivers
There have been continuing protests recently by auto and taxi drivers that demanded the Government to act fair with Ola and Uber, who have been running their cabs without appropriate licenses in India. Fortunately, Ola and Uber are here…
[Updated] Road Ministry Clarifies – No Proposal For Uber/Ola Cabs to Use Taxi Meters!
Update: The Ministry of Road & Highways has clarified on Twitter that no such proposal is being considered by the Ministry. Here is the Tweet
With reference to media reports on taxi aggregators being asked to use taxi meters - no…
Kerala Follows Delhi and Karnataka, Formulates Strict Rules for Cab Aggregators
Recently, the Delhi and Karnataka Governments drafted a set of rules in the respective states to curb surge pricing and regulate the cab-aggregation market run by large players like Ola and Uber.
Kerala has taken inspiration from the…
Indian Railways Modernization: Battery Operated Cars For Disabled & Elderly; TRI NETRA To Avoid…
The Indian Railways seems to be gobbling down some news space as it brings out new reforms. The first one is: It has decided to introduce Battery operated cars (BoC) to make it convenient for disabled, ailing and elderly citizens in…
Aadhaar Card’s Biggest Push: IRCTC to Issue Tickets Only to Aadhaar Card Holders
As per reports coming in, Indian Railways will now make it mandatory to furnish Aadhaar Card details for booking train tickets. This means that if you still don’t have Aadhaar Card, then you will be denied a train ride.
This is seen…
After Ola, Meru Launches Scathing Attack on Uber For Breaking ‘Indian Laws’
Nationalism has a way of oppressing others - Noam Chomsky
After Ola, it is the turn of Meru to suddenly become patriotic and induce nationalism in the hardcore business of taxi services and technology. In a blog post published on…
IRCTC Partners with DRDO Labs to Provide High Grade Ready-To-Eat Food For Passengers
In the last few months, IRCTC announced a slew of partnerships with leading ecommerce portals and global food and beverage companies for providing high quality food items for their passengers. Their partnerships with KFC, Dominos,…