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Uber receives highest ‘lost and found’ calls on Fridays
The ridesharing giant released its Lost and Found Index for 2024
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay
Drivers of Uber, Lyft and food delivery app DoorDash are expected to go on strike across the United States on Valentine's Day for fair pay
Uber expects strong core profit as ride share, food delivery pick up pace
Uber expects earnings of $1.26 billion to $1.34 billion in the quarter ending March
Press Release / Uber launches intercity round trips in Bangladesh
Uber has today launched the round-trip feature on its Intercity services in Bangladesh. According to Uber, this feature will allow passengers to book single or multi-day returns on outstation travels while keeping the same car and driver.
Uber appoints Nasheed Ferdous Kamal as Country Head
Uber has recently appointed Nasheed Ferdous Kamal as the new Country Head for Uber Bangladesh. Before joining Uber, Nasheed was General Manager at Robi Axiata Limited, where she led Airtel's Base Management and Customer Lifecycle Management in the region, as per a press release by Uber.
Over 3 lakh Bangladeshi drivers earned via Uber in 2023: report
Over 300,000 drivers in Bangladesh have earned via the Uber app in 2023, according to an annual report by Uber. As per the ride-sharing platform, there were over 6 million Uber passengers in Bangladesh, with December 21 and December 28 being the most popular dates for trips.
Uber launches subscription package for moto drivers in Bangladesh
Uber, the popular ridesharing app, has recently announced a subscription package option for Uber Moto drivers, which will include being able to choose from a range of plans that suit their needs. As per Uber, this method is being introduced to change how Uber Moto drivers are compensated to improve reliability for riders and reduce trips taken off the platform.
Uber launches air balloon service in Turkey
Uber, the international ride-sharing platform, has recently launched an air balloon ride service in Cappadocia, Turkey. As per Uber, the new service will be available in Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage Göreme National Park, with riders being able to book balloon trips in advance using the Uber app.
Uber working to resume card payment services in Bangladesh
Ride-sharing platform Uber is planning on resuming its card payment services for their customers in Bangladesh.
Uber users complain of surge pricing policy during Eid holidays
Users of the ride sharing service, Uber, have recently alleged that the fare was exorbitantly high during the Eid holidays and therefore, many of them opted out of the service and instead took other modes of transport.
Another young life lost on road
She was on track to be an engineer and make her family’s dream come true. But her life was cut short by a road crash yesterday.
Uber unveils IPO with warning it may never make a profit
Uber Technologies Inc has 91 million users, but growth is slowing and it may never make a profit, the ride-hailing company says in its IPO filing.
Uber launches driver safety features on app
Ride-hailing company Uber has launched a comprehensive set of app-based safety features for drivers in Bangladesh. The features bundled as "Driver Safety Toolkit" contain GPS tracking facility for every Uber trip and an emergency button.
Uber Eats comes to Dhaka next month
Good news for food lovers! Uber will start its app-based food delivery service in Bangladesh in next month.
'UberMOTO' launched in Sylhet
Uber, one of the largest ridesharing companies, yesterday launched its motorbike operation “UberMOTO” in Sylhet, said a press release.
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.
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.
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.
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".
