Cab Services

Block apps of Uber, Ola, TaxiForSure: Delhi government tells Centre

The Delhi government on Wednesday requested the Centre to block web-based apps of taxi operators Uber, Ola Cabs and Taxi For Sure alleging that these companies are not complying with a ban order imposed by it.

Meru raises $50 mn, scouts for acquisitions as competition heats up in cab services market

Meru CEO Siddharth Pahwa confirmed to Firstpost that his company has successfully raised $50 million from the current majority stakeholder India Value Fund and the second round of $100 million should get over sometime next month where money is being raised from new investors.

Uber fails to get licence in Delhi as govt finds discrepancies in application

Efforts by Uber and three other companies to procure licence to run cab services in the national capital hit another roadblock with Delhi government finding deficiencies in their applications.

Delhi cab rape case: Police will question Uber officials

Officials of Uber will be questioned by police for the second day in connection with alleged rape of a 27-year-old finance company executive by its driver.

Delhi Uber rape case: Govt promises steps to bring offender to justice

Government will take all necessary steps to bring to justice the driver of Uber cab service who had allegedly raped a woman passenger here last week.

Uber CEO expresses horror, deflects blame in Delhi rape case

Uber said in a statement on Sunday that safety is its first priority and it was continuing to assist police.<br />

End game for Uber? Delhi rape poses serious perils for the cab service

The alleged rape of a 27-year old financial executive by her Uber driver has not only tarnished the company's brand image as a safe and reliable mode of transportation but also raised the fear that lax security measures have rendered all cab services unsafe in India.<br />