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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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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.

With 70k cabs in NCR, Uber weighs in on Delhi’s plan to ban entry of app-based taxis from other states

In letter to Delhi’s transport commissioner, Uber says 'indiscriminate restriction' on CNG cabs would force people to move to the more-polluting diesel and petrol vehicles.

No surcharge or cancellation fee — Uber ties up with Indian Navy to provide service to personnel, kin

While Indian Navy's Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber will not replace their official cars, it will make their personal travel easier and convenient.

Demands ‘impossible’, says Siddaramaiah as private transport strike brings Bengaluru to a halt

Drivers of autos, private buses, cabs claim financial losses due to Shakti scheme giving free bus rides to women. Around 36 unions have made about 30 demands to government.

India plans to initiate welfare measures for ‘gig’ workers ahead of 2024 elections

According to a senior government official, the plan, part of the Social Security Code enacted in 2020, could include accident, health insurance and retirement benefits.

Delhi to bring back bike taxis, policy envisaging ‘100% EV cabs’ by 2030 open for public feedback

Delhi government's ‘Draft Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023' proposes that all bikes taken on board by cab aggregators are EVs. 

Uber steps up EV push in India, to launch Uber Green in June

Uber Technologies will join hands with Zypp Electric to roll out 10,000 electric two-wheelers in Delhi by 2024.

Western commode, TV, broom, dumbbells — things Indians leave behind in their Uber

In 2023 edition of Uber’s Lost and Found Index, company revealed Delhi was 'most forgetful city', followed by Mumbai, Hyderabad & Bengaluru.

Ride-hailing startup BluSmart picks EV fight with Uber, Ola

As a new entrant, BluSmart is looking to seize the moment by beating its combustion engine-powered rivals on electrification, cleanliness and reliability through direct management of its fleet and drivers.

Delhi govt warns Uber, Ola to ‘immediately stop’ using bike taxis as it violates city rules

Delhi transport dept notified that bike taxis pose a safety concern as they do not have the same checks as commercially-registered vehicles, such as police verification of drivers.

On Camera

There’s too much Akshay Kumar on screen. Take a break and come back with a Hera Pheri

Every few months, a new release raises the question: Can this film save Akshay Kumar’s career? So far, the answer has been a resounding no.

Pilots, engineers, maintenance crew — skilled worker shortages add to crisis in aviation sector

India’s aviation space is grappling with more than just a pilot deficit problem as industry experts highlight the need for the government and the aviation regulator to step in.

India’s oldest air force pilot dies — Dalip Singh Majithia, who flew alongside Manekshaw & Asghar Khan

Squadron Leader Majithia joined air force in Nov 1939 during World War 2. He had also worked under IAF legend Mehar Singh apart from flying with ex-Pakistan air force chief.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.