Google Maps giveth and now it has taketh away a handy Uber feature that had let you book rides without leaving the app.
In 2016, Google Maps added the ability to book Uber rides directly, without any need to launch the Uber app, saving users time fro…
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Didi will resume late night Hitch rides, but only allow drivers to pick up passengers of the same sex
Didi Chuxing’s inter-city carpooling service will resume night operations on a limited basis about a month after a female passenger was allegedly murdered by an unregistered driver who accessed the platform using his father’s account. Called Didi Hitch, the service will return on June 15 with new safety measures, including one that only allows drivers […]
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Uber wants its app to be on every device in the world — even if those devices are connected to slow or spotty internet connections.
The company announced Tuesday that it’s launching a new version of its ride-hailing app built specifically for emerging economies called “Uber Lite.” The new app is essentially a smaller, 5MB version of its existing Android app.
It’s no secret that the company has been looking to expand to emerging economies, and this new app will be a large part of that strategy. Uber Lite is starting as a pilot in India and will arrive in more countries later this year. Read more…
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View More Uber Lite is a 5MB version of the ride-sharing app built for developing countriesUber applies for patent that would detect drunk passengers
While Uber has changed the way that many think about transportation, it’s also changed the way that many drunk people find their way home at night. Rather than haphazardly hailing a cab or driving home under the influence, Uber provides a relatively safer way to get from point A to B on an indulgent evening. […]
View More Uber applies for patent that would detect drunk passengersMIT to revisit ride-sharing study after Uber rebuttal
The lead academic behind an MIT CEEPR research paper which casts doubt on the sustainability of driving for Uber or Lyft has accepted Uber’s criticism of how driver income data was gathered and said he will revise the research using more generous income calculations. Read More
Waze Carpool’s new app lets riders get more choosy about their drivers
Waze’s carpooling app for commuters is relaunching with a number of new features designed to make it easier and safer to use. The company says it will now allow people to choose their shared rides, instead of being matched blindly. That means riders will be able to pick drivers based on things like star ratings, mutual friends, whether they share the same workplace, and more. Custom… Read More
Uber Express Pool: cheaper rides, as long as you don’t mind walking
Uber just discovered a new activity to integrate into its app: walking.
Yes, using your feet is an essential ingredient in Uber Express Pool, a new option users in select cities will begin seeing in the Uber app. Similar to standard Pool, Expre…
Chariot co-founder and CEO Ali Vahabzadeh left Ford at the beginning of February
As automakers continue to work on their strategies for the next generation of transportation, one of the biggies is making a change to its leadership structure. Ali Vahabzadeh, the CEO and co-founder of ride-sharing startup Chariot, which Ford acquired Chariot in September 2016, has left the company. “We thank Ali for his passion and dedication to building Chariot into the growing… Read More
London sets out safety-first plan for regulating ride-sharing
After London sent ripple’s of shock through Silicon Valley last year, by denying Uber a renewal of its private hire vehicle license, the city’s transport regulator is doubling down on its scrutiny of the impact of app-based ride operators like Uber. Read More
Uber launches a new lower-priced service called Chap Chap in Nairobi
Uber has launched a new, lower-cost service in Nairobi called Uber Chap Chap. Made possible by using a fleet of fuel-efficient budget sedans, Uber Chap Chap (Swahili slang for “hurry, hurry”) is currently available in several areas of the Kenyan capital, including its central business district. Read More
Uber launches a new lower-priced service called Chap Chap in Nairobi
Uber has launched a new, lower-cost service in Nairobi called Uber Chap Chap. Made possible by using a fleet of fuel-efficient budget sedans, Uber Chap Chap (Swahili slang for “hurry, hurry”) is currently available in several areas of the Kenyan capital, including its central business district. Read More
Uber’s biggest rival in India expands internationally
Uber is set to meet a familiar foe Down Under.
For the first time, ride-hailing giant Ola is setting up outside of India. The company said it plans to launch in Australia in early 2018, and is currently signing up drivers in Sydney, Melbourne and Per…