Uber
Uber gets India-origin CFO bullish on driverless future
The transition comes as Uber prepares for a capital-intensive shift toward autonomous vehicle integration.
2 min read4 Feb 2026Uber shares in focus as Q4 revenue jumps 20%, led by food delivery; Q1 growth forecast weaker
Uber reported Q4 profit missed estimates and Q1 forecast was below expectations. Despite a revenue increase to $14.37 billion, net income dropped sharply to $296 million, influenced by equity investment revaluation. The company also announced a change in finance leadership.
2 min read4 Feb 2026Mint Explainer | Why Uber is making a second startup bet in India
After years of relying on Everest Fleet, Uber has invested in startup Carrum to expand fleet supply, hedge EV risks, and grow premium ride options.
2 min read14 Jan 2026Mint Explainer | How the advance tipping ban could change ride-hailing bookings
The advance tipping feature was first rolled out first by Google-backed Namma Yatri in Bengaluru and was soon mirrored across platforms such as Uber, Ola, and Rapido, especially during peak hours and high-demand zones.
4 min read28 Dec 2025Google-backed Namma Yatri to power ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi's zero-commission push
Namma Yatri becomes technology partner for Bharat Taxi, a cooperative alternative to ride-hailing giants Uber and Ola. The collaboration emphasizes driver benefits and zero-commission structure and marks Namma Yatri's push into north India after successful operations in the south.
3 min read9 Dec 2025Uber India's valuation soars, outpaces rivals
Shares of Uber India Systems were valued by the parent at ₹2022.85 apiece in a November funding, a 41% rise from May 2023.
2 min read27 Nov 2025Uber pays idle drivers to train its AI
Uber has about 1.4 million driver-partners in India and is monetising their idle time. Platforms with physical touchpoints—fleets, IoT devices, connected vehicles—benefit from such idle time to generate precious labelled data that can be used to train internal AI models or sold to third parties.
5 min read20 Oct 2025Uber share price in focus as firm announces $20 billion buyback, solid Q3 growth forecast
Following better-than-expected Q2CY25 results, Uber's stock rose 4.9% in premarket trading. The ride-hailing firm reported a profit of $1.36 billion and an 18% revenue increase. For the current third quarter, Uber anticipates gross bookings of $48.25 billion to $49.75 billion.
2 min read6 Aug 2025Govt clears bike taxis, but Rapido, Uber must wait for state green light
The govt has issued a long-awaited legal framework allowing states to authorise private motorcycles for bike taxi services through aggregators like Rapido and Uber. While it's not an automatic approval, it formalises a path for legalization that could reshape urban mobility—if states choose to act.
3 min read1 Jul 2025Mint Primer: People love them but do bike taxis have a future?
Karnataka's bike taxi ban sparks fears of wider state crackdowns, risking gig jobs and cheap commutes. Without a national policy, startups may struggle and the sector could shrink sharply.
2 min read20 Jun 2025