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Rides hailed from a location near a city enforcement agency suspected of launching a sting to trap Uber drivers could be ignored or canceled, for instance, the Times report said.

Uber used secret tool to evade authorities

Uber for years has used a secret tool to avoid authorities in markets where its service faced resistance by law enforcement.

04 Mar 2017 8:39 AM

Uber said earlier this week in court that having such a high a level of required English competence could mean about 33,000 London private hire drivers lose their licenses.

Taxi app Uber loses UK court battle which could cost it London drivers

San Francisco-based Uber has faced bans and protests as regulators play catch-up with technology disrupting traditional operators

03 Mar 2017 8:43 PM

The state DMV requires that any company testing autonomous vehicles on public roads receive a permit.

Uber says to seek permit to restart self-driving pilot in California

Acquiring the proper permit would allow Uber to restart its self-driving pilot in San Francisco

03 Mar 2017 8:42 PM

The two unions denied responsibility for such incidents of violence.

Uber & Ola drivers asked to end strike by Delhi HC

The court has now fixed the matter for hearing on March 22.

01 Mar 2017 4:19 AM

Uber software head Amit Singhal (Photo: Facebook)

Uber asks software head to resign for not disclosing sexual harassment allegation

The move comes as the ride services company is investigating allegations of sexual harassment in its own organization.

28 Feb 2017 10:49 AM

No plans to launch app-based taxi service: Reliance

Firm denies foray after an online publication stated that Jio has ordered some 600 cars to kickstart service.

25 Feb 2017 3:02 PM

Waymo is a subsidiary of the Google parent company.

Alphabet accuses Uber of stealing self-driving car technology

The suit contends that a Waymo manager took technical data with him when he left.

24 Feb 2017 8:08 AM

A senior government official said both the app-based aggregators have also invited the drivers to their office to discuss and resolve the issues peacefully. (Representational Image)

Uber, Ola drivers call off strike after meet

Development comes after the Delhi government on Thursday called a meeting with striking drivers and representatives of Uber and Ola.

24 Feb 2017 5:51 AM

Uber chief Travis kalanick. (Photo: PTI)

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says sorry over work culture

Employees throw tough questions at Kalanick over recent sexual harassment controversy at ride-hailing firm.

22 Feb 2017 2:45 PM

After the protest, striking drivers met transport department officials following which it was decided that government would arrange a meeting between the striking drivers and Ola and Uber representatives.

Hold talks with striking drivers: Delhi government to Ola, Uber

Ravi Rathore said that drivers will not call off their strike till their demands are addressed.

22 Feb 2017 1:31 AM

JioMoney's integration with Uber will power the rapid migration of many more Uber transactions to the digital platform.

Reliance Jio, Uber forge a strategic partnership

JioMoney and Uber will offer exclusive incentives to every user paying for Uber rides through JioMoney.

20 Feb 2017 6:55 PM

The court asked the unions to spread the word that such incidents of violence should not happen so that a peaceful atmosphere is created for a meeting with Ola and Uber. (Representational Image)

Delhi HC directs Ola and Uber to hold talks with drivers

The court has listed the matter for further hearing on February 28.

18 Feb 2017 6:06 AM

Delhi boy gets Rs 71 lakh placement offer from Uber

The 22-year-old student's father works as a consultant while his mother works transcripts speeches as a freelancer.

17 Feb 2017 8:05 AM

The impasse, which has crippled the transport system in the national Capital, seemed to show no sign of abating. (Representational Image)

Strike by Ola, Uber drivers enters Day 7; govt talks fail

Commuters faced a harrowing time as they had to pay hefty fares to reach their destinations.

17 Feb 2017 3:13 AM

Over two lakh cars have gone off the roads since the strike was announced. (Representational Image)

Ola, Uber seek protection from striking drivers, move court

Meanwhile, commuters continued to face difficulties in hiring cabs in Delhi-NCR as the strike entred its sixth day today.

16 Feb 2017 5:45 AM

Due to acute shortage of such cabs, public transports like the Metros and buses saw more rush than usual. (Representational Image)

Commuters struggle as cab strike continues

Thousands of people across Delhi-NCR use these app-based cab services.

14 Feb 2017 2:55 AM

The bug in the Uber software was not a one-off case and had been experienced by other users. (Photo: Representational Image)

French businessman sues Uber for unmasking his mistress

The man claims he once connected to Uber via his wife's phone but despite using the log-off function, the app continued to send her updates.

11 Feb 2017 10:50 AM

The investment in Pittsburg-based Argo AI, founded by former executives on self-driving teams at Google and Uber, will make Ford the company's largest shareholder.

Ford to invest $1 billion in autonomous vehicle tech firm Argo AI

Once the technology is fully developed for Ford, it could be licensed to other companies.

11 Feb 2017 8:23 AM

The police said that the two used to target school-going girls and offer them lift on the pretext of asking their parent’s name.

Two taxi drivers held for misbehaving with girls

While Praveen is attched to Uber, Dheeraj drives a private cab.

11 Feb 2017 5:46 AM

Uber hires NASA engg, will develop flying cars

Uber gets NASA engg onboard to make flying cars.

08 Feb 2017 11:49 AM

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