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Uber partners with NGO Sulabh to direct drivers in nine cities to cleaner toilets

November 20, 2025 admin

Uber announced on Thursday (November 20, 2025) that it was partnering with Sulabh International to provide free access to the public sanitation non-profit’s toilets. The partnership is in force in nine cities, and an Uber executive said, while announcing the pact, that it may be expanded to other cities as well. “The partnership will enable…

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India Gets First Water Transport Service ‘Uber Shikara’ In Srinagar

December 3, 2024 admin

Uber has partnered with seven local shikara owners. Srinagar: Asia’s first water transport service, “Uber Shikara”, is now available in J&K’s picturesque Dal Lake. Uber rolled out Asia’s first water transport service with shikara bookings on its app. Tourists visiting the Dal Lake will now enjoy a hassle-free travel experience with the launch of Uber’s…

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Uber Fined $324 Million In Netherlands For Sending Drivers’ Data To US

August 26, 2024 admin

Uber Fined 4 Million In Netherlands For Sending Drivers’ Data To US

Uber said it would appeal the fine. (Representational) The Hague, Netherlands: The Dutch data protection watchdog said Monday it hit ride-hailing app Uber with a 290-million-euro ($324 million) fine over the transfer of personal data of European drivers to US servers. The regulator said the transfers were a “serious violation” of the European Union’s General…

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Woman’s Complaint Against Uber For Drivers Refusing Rides With Pets Junked

August 14, 2024 admin

A consumer commission in Mumbai has dismissed a woman’s complaint against cab aggregator Uber Mumbai: A consumer commission in Mumbai has dismissed a woman’s complaint against cab aggregator Uber for its drivers refusing her rides when she was accompanied by her pet dog. There is no law or legal provision in India regarding the transportation…

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Over 10,500 London Black Cabbies Take Uber To Court

May 2, 2024 admin

The value of the claim is estimated at around 250 million pounds. (Representational) London: A UK law firm said on Thursday that it has filed a multi-million-pound group action in the city’s High Court on behalf of 10,887 licensed London black cab drivers in their claim against Uber for alleged losses sustained as a result…

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10,000 Black Cab Drivers Sue Uber For $313 Million Over Booking Rules In London

May 2, 2024 admin

10,000 Black Cab Drivers Sue Uber For 3 Million Over Booking Rules In London

A group of more than 10,000 black cab drivers is suing Uber after accusing it of breaching taxi-booking rules in London, in a move which could cost the ride-hailing giant more than $313 million. A group action claim has been filed in the High Court over Uber’s operations in the capital between May 2012 and…

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Uber to pay $178 million in Australia taxi class action settlement

March 19, 2024 admin

Uber has agreed to pay $178 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Australian taxi operators and drivers. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Uber has agreed to pay A$271.8 million ($178 million) to settle a lawsuit brought by Australian taxi operators and drivers, who say they lost income when the ride-hailing company moved into the…

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Uber To Pay Australian Taxi Drivers $178 Million Compensation. Here’s Why

March 18, 2024 admin

Uber To Pay Australian Taxi Drivers 8 Million Compensation. Here’s Why

Uber entered Australia in 2012 (Representational) Sydney: Australian taxi drivers impacted by the rise of ridesharing giant Uber have won US$178 million in compensation, their lawyers said Monday after settling a gruelling legal battle. More than 8,000 taxi drivers and hire car owners banded together to launch legal action in 2019, arguing they lost substantial…

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