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Woman claims harassment by driver for ₹2,500 days after trip, says Uber gave missed calls
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9m ago
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A woman claimed an Uber driver harassed her after her Mysuru-Bengaluru airport trip, aggressively demanding ₹2,500 over the trip cost of ₹2,407, and backed down after people began noticing him. She claimed the driver, Naveen, returned days later to her house and harassed her grandparents for extra money. She claimed Uber's grievance team gave missed calls after she raised issue.
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Bengaluru woman books Uber, gets picked up by her team lead; He moonlights for this reason - BusinessToday
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2m ago
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A Bengaluru woman was surprised when her Uber driver turned out to be her team lead. He explained that he moonlights as an Uber driver not for financial reasons but for enjoyment and to alleviate boredom.
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Uber launches two-wheeler taxis for women, by Women, in Bengaluru
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7m ago
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Uber India has launched the 'Uber Moto Women service' in Bengaluru, introducing a fleet of 250 women drivers to offer two-wheeler taxi rides exclusively for women. The initiative aims to address women's safety and mobility needs for last-mile connectivity, while providing flexible earning opportunities for female drivers. Riders can share trip details with trusted contacts, and drivers have the option to cancel if the rider isn't a woman. Uber plans to double the number of women drivers to 500 in Bengaluru by Q1 2025.
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Maharashtra notifies cab policy; 10% penalty for driver cancellations
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2m ago
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The Maharashtra government has introduced a new policy for app-based cab services like Ola and Uber. This policy includes regulations on fares, driver training, electric vehicle adoption, and financial penalties for trip cancellations. Drivers face a 10% penalty for cancellations post-acceptance, and passengers incur a 5% penalty for unwarranted cancellations. The new rules also focus on fare standardization, safety through verified platforms, compulsory driver training, and encourage electric vehicle integration into fleets.
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Can’t Act Under POSH Act, Drivers Not Employees: Ola To HC
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11m ago
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Ola defended itself by stating that the driver responsible for the harassment incident had already been blacklisted by the company. The case was being heard in the High Court, where a woman had filed a petition in 2019 claiming that Ola did not take appropriate action after she was harassed by one of their drivers in 2018. The court reserved its order after listening to the arguments from both parties.
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Woman removed by Uber cab driver on deserted road, abused over AC request in Assam
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7m ago
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A woman was removed by an Uber cab driver on a deserted road in the night after she asked him to switch on the AC due to her dust allergy in Assam's Guwahati. "He refused saying 'I have not booked an AC ride'...[He] hurled abuses, tried to manhandle me...I was traumatised and was hospitalised later," she said.
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US judge dismisses some claims in Uber sexual assault lawsuits - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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1m ago
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A U.S. judge dismissed key fraud and product liability claims in cases against Uber over passenger sexual assaults, affecting 20 bellwether cases that may influence similar future litigations. However, the judge retained some app design and disclosure claims, such as Uber notifications not revealing drivers' past misconduct. The decision could shape the trial set for December 8. Uber faces over 2,300 lawsuits, with its app criticized for failing to warn about driver risks effectively.
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NYC Slams Uber, Lyft for ‘Disinformation’ on Driver Pay Hike
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6m ago
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New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission faces backlash from Uber and Lyft over a proposed 6% pay hike for drivers. The commission accuses both companies of spreading misinformation to rally opposition against the proposal. Uber warns drivers about potential car replacement mandates, while Lyft claims fare hikes are inevitable. NYC officials argue the claims are misleading, asserting the proposal won't force such actions. Uber and Lyft are also under FTC scrutiny for allegedly coordinating to limit driver compensation.
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Relief For Ola: Karnataka HC Stays Order Declaring Drivers As Startup’s Employees
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10m ago
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- Karnataka High Court vacation bench stayed the ruling on the relation between Ola and its drivers as employer-employees. - Earlier ruling required Ola to pay INR 5 lakh compensation to a woman customer who faced harassment by a cab driver. - The ruling could have had broader implications for the gig economy if upheld. - Ola parent company ANI Technologies was at the center of the legal dispute. - The vacation bench's decision provided temporary relief to Ola and its business model.
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Uber offering ₹7,500 cover for missed flights due to Mumbai jams? Here's what we know
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4m ago
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Uber offers a Missed Flight Connection Cover in Mumbai, compensating passengers ₹7,500 for missed flights due to road delays. The cover costs an additional ₹3 per ride and is underwritten by Reliance General Insurance. To qualify, 'airport' must be the destination when booking, and the cover includes outpatient and medical expenses in case of accidents. Claims require a form, booking details, flight ticket, airline confirmation, and a crossed cheque for NEFT.
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Woman claims harassment by driver, says 'MakeMyTrip responsible if anything happens to me'
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3m ago
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A woman in Rajasthan claimed a cab driver arranged via MakeMyTrip harassed her and her family and threw their luggage out of his car after they booked another Delhi-bound cab as he was late. She claimed the driver was threatening her and demanding payment despite not rendering his service. "If anything happens to me...MakeMyTrip will be responsible," she said.
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