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After Goa, Kerala sees tussle between local & app-based cab drivers—‘Kerala Savari app is a solution’

Instances of clashes between traditional & app-based taxi drivers are rising in the state. There have been protests from both sides, and both want govt intervention. 

Mumbai transport authority asks Ola, Uber to follow base black-&-yellow taxi fare

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region had directed Uber, Ola and Rapido to incorporate the existing fare structure of black-and-yellow taxis in their mobile applications before 5 pm on 18 September.

Why cab drivers in Mumbai, Pune & Nagpur are at odds with app-based aggregators

After near week-long strike that ended Saturday, drivers affiliated with app-based cab aggregators postponed ‘Chakka Jam’ planned for Wednesday following Maharashtra govt’s intervention.

UP women’s panel head pushes for cab drivers’ details to be displayed on backs of their seats

This comes months after Babita Chauhan's proposal that male tailors should not be allowed to take measurements of women and male gym or yoga trainers should not train women.

Restoring public confidence after Uber & Strava rows is crucial. Armed forces must give clarity

Self-styled experts on social media cannot be allowed to ridicule IAF. Domain experts from IDS must brief media on the Indian military's state-of-the-art information security structure.

Struggling to launch shuttle service in Bengaluru, Uber seeks public support to influence govt policy

At Bengaluru Tech Summit, Uber's trying to get support for the service already running in Delhi, Kolkata & Hyderabad. Karnataka, though, has refused to allow competition to state-run buses.

Uber isn’t a threat to India’s national security. IAF, Navy withdrawing MoU is overreaction

Armed Forces personnel are vulnerable to major threats in the digital age. But these threats must be evaluated based on the likely perpetrator and their motive.

Uber wants its passengers to ditch the phone and pick up a book when travelling

The #UberReads service is currently available on only two EV buses that ply between Noida Sector 137 and Udyog Vihar, Gurugram, covering 37 stops.

SubscriberWrites: How is Uber helping cities reduce traffic – Uberx Share

Although carpooling is not operational on taxi aggregation platforms, the reality is sharing still happens through rickshaws, taxis, buses & even a new Uber shuttle service.

Ride-hailing apps are helping women join the workforce & ‘juggle work-life responsibilities’

Survey by Oxford Economics, in partnership with Uber, shows three-quarters of women surveyed, who use ride-hailing apps to travel to work, do so because it offers a safer commute than other options.

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There’s pollution, violence, volcanic ash on my screen. And yet an email is more stressful

Years are quietly being stripped off my lifespan, and somehow that doesn’t ruin my day. But getting scolded for one careless word in an email? That can send me spiralling.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.