Uber

'UberMOTO' launched in Sylhet

Uber, one of the largest ridesharing companies, yesterday launched its motorbike operation “UberMOTO” in Sylhet, said a press release.
11 February 2019, 18:00 PM

One lakh people earning via Uber

Uber has changed the commuting ecosystem in big cities like Dhaka and Chattogram and created income opportunities for about one lakh people in the last two years, a top official of the world's largest ride hailing service provider said yesterday.
27 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Shakib Al Hasan to bat for Uber as Brand Ambassador in Bangladesh

Uber, the world's largest ridesharing company, announced on 4 December that ace all-rounder and captain of Bangladesh's test cricket team, Shakib Al Hasan, will serve as its first brand ambassador in the country.
12 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Ride-Hailing Services: Key guidelines gathering dust

With ride-hailing services growing rapidly in Dhaka, user complaints are also on the rise. But errant operators, drivers, and riders cannot be held accountable because the companies are yet to be registered with the BRTA.
9 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Number of bikes now 4,69,888 in Dhaka; doubled in 8yrs

Though the number of motorcycles doubled in Dhaka over the last eight years, experts have suggested controlling the two-wheeler as it is a "very risky mode of vehicle".
17 July 2018, 08:02 AM

Uber exits SE Asia in new retreat from global markets

Uber sells its Southeast Asian business to rival Grab, ending a bruising battle between the ride-hailing behemoths and marking the US firm's latest retreat from international markets.
26 March 2018, 06:49 AM

Uber launches uberHIRE in Dhaka

Uber, the world's largest on-demand ridesharing company, launches uberHIRE in Dhaka.
14 February 2018, 11:58 AM

Ride-apps get nod, need BRTA permit

Popular ride hailing mobile apps like Uber and Pathao have been given approval from Bangladesh’s cabinet division under a framework of fresh guidelines.
15 January 2018, 08:41 AM

Ride-apps to get govt nod

The road authorities open the door to app-based transport service providers like Uber and Pathao but on two key conditions -- fares cannot be more than that of taxi services and security cannot be compromised. The government will fix or re-fix the fares if there is any discontent among passengers over those, according to the proposed guideline for the ride-hailing services.
14 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Uber used 'undercover agents'

Ride hailing company Uber have been obligated to turn over to a US federal judge a letter from a former employee that told of the company's "fraud and theft" and mentioned evidence of stolen trade secrets nailed "like a scalp" to the wall, a court official says.
16 December 2017, 07:17 AM

Relief with tap on app

On a busy September evening last year, Limana Solaiman, a private service holder, waited at Kakoli in the capital for about one and a half hours to hail an auto-rickshaw home.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Uber joins forces with global public transport association

Ride-hailing app Uber [UBER.UL] says it is joining a global public transport association to improve mobility in the cities it operates in.
4 December 2017, 07:06 AM

Uber reveals cover-up of hack affecting 57m riders, drivers

Uber is coming clean about its cover-up of a year-old hacking attack that stole personal information about more than 57 million of the beleaguered ride-hailing service’s customers and drivers.
22 November 2017, 05:01 AM

Uber to introduce bike service in Dhaka from tomorrow

Global pioneer app-based ride-hailing service Uber announces to launch bike service UberMOTO for customers in Dhaka from November 14.
13 November 2017, 15:57 PM

Uber joins NASA to develop flying taxis

Uber unveils a partnership with NASA that will see it develop flying taxis priced competitively with standard Uber journeys.
9 November 2017, 04:51 AM

Uber to launch bike-sharing service in Dhaka

Uber, the world's largest on-demand ride-sharing company, is going to launch a bike-sharing service in the capital very soon.
29 October 2017, 15:01 PM

Expedia's Khosrowshahi poised to take Uber CEO job

Expedia Inc Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi is poised to accept Uber Technologies Inc’s [UBER.UL] offer to become its new CEO, according to an internal memo sent to Expedia staff, putting him in charge of turning around the loss-making, scandal-ridden company.
29 August 2017, 07:07 AM

Uber integrates national helpline number in-app

Uber, the world's largest on-demand ride-sharing company, announces the integration of the nationwide emergency number 999 in its rider app to enhance rider safety.
1 August 2017, 08:40 AM

Southeast Asia's Grab to get $2.5b extra firepower in Uber battle

Southeast Asian ride-hailing service Grab expects to raise $2.5 billion in a record round of fundraising to cement its lead over Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] in the region and grow its payments platform.
24 July 2017, 05:52 AM

Uber and Pathao

Every once in a while, we all are faced with dreadful times, where we need to quickly make way to a meeting, an exam, a gathering, but are at a loss of transport.
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM