Uber is bringing major changes to its privacy controls that will allow users to easily manage their data. With the latest update, the Uber app will get a dedicated “Privacy Setting” menu where users can easily control how the company collects information about them. Continue reading “Uber improves privacy controls for better data management”
Uber is finally bringing improvements to its rating system. The ride -sharing service is making it easier for you to see your rider rating. With the latest update, your Uber rating will now appear right below your name. The latest move comes from Uber to make the riding experience more user friendly.
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Uber has teamed up with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to launch Uber Kiosks at 12 metro stations in Bangalore. Commuters can now book a ride from exclusive booking counters at 12 metro stations. Continue reading “Uber, Bangalore Metro partnership brings Uber Kiosks to 12 metro stations”
2017 is turning out to be tough for Uber as another senior executive has resigned. Uber’s president Jeff Jones is leaving the company, according to a latest report from Recode. Jeff is quitting the company after less than a year.
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Uber and Jet Airways have teamed up to make it easier for users to book a cab. As a result of the partnership, users can now book an Uber ride right from the Jet Airways app. Continue reading “You can now book an Uber ride directly from Jet Airways App”
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Amit Singhal, Uber’s senior vice president (SVP) has resigned from the company, according to a latest report from Recode. Singhal was asked to resign by Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, after Singhal failed to disclose that he left Google over allegations of sexual harassment.
You can now book an Uber ride directly from wrist if you have a Android Wear 2.0 powered smartwatch. The standalone app lets you request a ride without a smartphone and works completely on its own.
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Uber and Paytm integration is going a step forward. The ride sharing service has teamed up with Paytm that makes it even easier to book a cab. Now users can book an Uber ride directly through the Paytm app from their current location. Continue reading “Now you can book an Uber ride directly from the Paytm app”
Uber has teamed up with Cleartrip to make it easier for latter’s users to book a cab. As a result of the partnership, Uber app has been integrated into Cleartrip app. Continue reading “Cleartrip users can now book an Uber right from the app”
In the latest development, Amit Singhal, former Senior Vice President of Search at Google has joined Uber. From now on, he will be heading the Maps and Marketplace departments and also advise CEO Travis Kalanick and Uber VP of Engineering and Otto co-founder Anthony Levandowski as well on self-driving technology. Continue reading “Amit Singhal former Google search head joins Uber as SVP of Engineering”
Google and Uber integration is going even deeper with the latest update. You can now now request a ride, see your driver en route, contact your driver, and follow your trip status directly from Google Maps. Prior to this update you could compare wait times and the pricing of available Uber options, including POOL, uberX, and uberXL, in Google Maps.
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In a bid to predict, prevent and reduce road accidents, Uber has rolled out new safety features in the driver’s app powered by telematics. These features were first rolled out for driver partners in Bangalore and will now be available for hundreds of thousands of driver partners in 29 cities across India. Continue reading “Uber releases road safety features in drivers app in 29 Indian cities”
Uber and Micromax have partnered to provide on-device native experience over the next three years. As a part of this partnership, the Uber app will come in-built in close to 100 million Micromax smartphones.
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Earlier in August, Uber had rolled out Dial an Uber mobile website that lets you book a ride without the need to download the app. This service was available only in Nagpur, Kochi, Guwahati, and Jodhpur. Now, Uber has expanded the Dial an Uber service to a total all of the 29 cities in India where the taxi hailing service is operational. Continue reading “Dial an Uber expands to 29 cities in India”
