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  • Uber brings black back to India

    Uber brings black back to India

    Mumbai: Uber, a ridesharing app today announced the launch of its upscale Uber Black category, starting with Mumbai next week. This new addition is a step towards addressing the growing preference of Indian customers towards premium offerings and Uber’s ability to deliver a new standard of on-demand mobility in premium cars.

    Uber Black offers a range of cushioned features designed to elevate the ride with unparalleled comfort, style and convenience.

    ●    Brand new, higher-end cars to ensure consistent vehicle quality

    ●    Top-rated drivers, trained by our fleet partners

    ●    In-app experience while booking the ride to keep passenger comfort front & centre

    ●    The magic of on-demand mobility for those who desire a well-appointed experience

    Riders will get to enjoy in-car amenities and on-trip preferences, ensuring a consistently high-quality experience. Uber Black allows for a personalized ride with customizable features like quiet mode, temperature control, and help with luggage. So if you’re dialling into a conference call on the way to work, you can request a quiet trip – without any music or conversation with the driver – to maximise productivity. You can opt for cooling to be turned up or down before you even hop into the car. With extended wait times, riders benefit from an additional 5-minute pickup window without incurring a waiting fee, offering greater flexibility. These new features also take out the guesswork for drivers looking to give riders a 5-star ride.

    Commenting on the launch, Uber India and South Asia president Prabhjeet Singh said, “We are thrilled to bring Uber Black back in an all-new avatar to meet the evolving aspirations of Indian customers and introduce the business class of back seats on Indian roads. As the largest on-demand mobility network with industry-leading matching, routing, and pricing tech and scaled fleet operations – we are bringing the magic of consistent high-quality service and premium comfort with Black. As India’s leading multimodal mobility service, Uber endeavours to cater to the full spectrum of riders, from those seeking affordable rides on two or three wheels to those who desire a truly well-appointed experience in premium vehicles.”

    How to book an Uber Black Trip:

    Open the Uber app and enter your destination in the ‘where to’ box

    ●    Select Uber Black at the bottom of the screen

    ●    Select your on-trip preferences  

    ●    Review the booking details including the price for the trip and tap Confirm Black

    ●    Enjoy your ride
     

  • Uber celebrates 10 years in India, releases digital film #IndiaKiRide

    Uber celebrates 10 years in India, releases digital film #IndiaKiRide

    Mumbai:  Ten years ago today, the first Indian rider hailed an Uber on the streets of Bengaluru, beginning a journey that would quickly see the app become the country’s most preferred platforms for riders and drivers alike. Since then, Uber has transformed the mobility landscape in India. A safe, reliable and affordable car, auto, moto or bus ride via the app is now available in 125 cities across India.

    To celebrate this milestone, here is a look back at the impact Uber has made.

    Over the last 10 years in India …

    ●      Over 50,000 Crores – that is the amount of money drivers have earned through the Uber platform since 2013

    ●      3,300 Crore Kilometers – that is how much Uber drivers have driven, it is equivalent to travelling from Earth to the Moon about 86000 times!

    ●      300 Crores – that is the total number of trips taken on Uber in India

    ●      30 Lakh – that is the number of drivers who have earned via the Uber app as a driver partner, that’s enough to fill the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad 30 times over!

    ●      4 Crore Kilometers – that is the number of green kilometers driven on Uber in India as we make good on our commitment to become a zero-emissions platform by 2040!

    Uber’s mission has been to create opportunity through movement. Through this decade-long journey, Uber has innovated for Indian customers and empowered earners by removing inefficiencies and using technology to unlock greater value for all. With the secular trend towards digitisation and India’s focus on growth, Uber has relentlessly focussed on transforming mobility for millions.

    Reflecting on Uber’s 10 year milestone, Uber India and South Asia president Prabhjeet Singh said, “Uber has become a part of India’s social fabric and we are proud and privileged to have been able to make a difference by enabling access and movement to riders while enabling livelihood to millions of drivers over the last decade. With a vibrant demography and expanding digital economy, the future is exciting and we look forward to doing our bit to accelerate progress towards India’s envisioned techade.”

    Starting with a few cities, Uber now operates in over 125 cities across India, making it possible for millions of people to book a ride within minutes and helping over 800,000 drivers earn a sustainable income. The company has introduced several India-first innovations, tailored to meet the specific demands of Indian riders and drivers. From the introduction of cash payments and regional language support to the implementation of several industry-first safety features, Uber has consistently strived to provide a seamless experience for its users.

    With ten years of Uber, here are some significant consumer trends that tell the story of how Uber is shaping mobility preferences of Indians. Here are the highlights:

    ●      90% respondents say that Uber has revolutionized the way they travel in India

    ●      72% say that availability of ridesharing options has made them re-evaluate purchase of a personal vehicle.

    ●      Over 30% say mobility offered through multiple modes is the single most loved aspect of Uber. Avoiding car maintenance or driver salaries ranks second while freeing up time during commute is the third most loved aspect.

    ●      79% said that they totally or frequently depend on Uber for their nightlife plans that involve drinking

    ●      Nearly 55% say that sustainable mobility will become mainstream over the coming decade

    Source: Uber/Censuswide, Consumer Trends Survey, India, August 2023, n=1044  online adults, age: 18 to 54+

    On this momentous milestone of ten years, Uber India has released a short digital film to remind everyone of the magic of Uber that has touched the lives of millions and transformed mobility for the masses.

  • Uber appoints Arnab Kumar as director of business development for India and South Asia

    Uber appoints Arnab Kumar as director of business development for India and South Asia

    Mumbai: Uber, India’s leading ridesharing app, has onboarded Arnab Kumar as director of business development for India and South Asia.

    Kumar joins Uber with over 17 years of experience across technology and financial services  sectors. Kumar’s professional journey includes building the India operations for Coinbase and leading India fintech investments and strategic initiatives for Prosus (formerly known as Naspers). Kumar has previously served as program director at NITI Aayog where he contributed to the development of emerging technology initiatives including Aarogya Setu, India’s COVID contact tracing app. Kumar has also worked as an investment banker for Deutsche Bank in Singapore and New York. He is an alumnus of Birla Institute of Technology Mesra and Indian School of Business Hyderabad and is a CFA charterholder.

    Commenting on the appointment, Uber India and South Asia president Prabhjeet Singh said, “We are delighted to have Arnab join our leadership team to strengthen Uber’s presence and ensure Uber’s ongoing success in India and South Asia. He has a strong track record of working across financial services and technology sectors. During his work at NITI Aayog he delivered impact and change at scale. Under his leadership, our business development team will continue to be a key accelerant for our partnerships and new growth opportunities.”

    “I am excited to join Uber, which has transformed the way people move while creating earning opportunities for millions of people in India and across the region. India and South Asia present tremendous growth potential and I look forward to joining forces with the incredibly talented team at Uber and supporting the company’s growth ambitions in this important region,” said Kumar.

    Kumar’s appointment comes as the company completes a decade of operations in India and is focused on growing sustainable mobility options. With a partnership approach to different stakeholders in the value chain like EV fleets, financiers, EV infrastructure providers and government bodies, Uber has been at the forefront of EV transition in India. Earlier this year, in the largest EV commitment yet between an automaker and a ridesharing platform in India, Tata Motors agreed to supply 25,000 EVs to fleets on the Uber platform.

  • Uber launches music video as ode to India’s 75th Independence Day

    Uber launches music video as ode to India’s 75th Independence Day

    Mumbai: Uber has launched a music video to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day starring Esther Hnamte, a five-year-old singer from Mizoram performing a rendition of “Maa Tujhe Salaam”.

    The three-minute video also highlights Uber’s efforts to support communities around the country during COVID-19. It pays tribute to India’s fighting spirit throughout the pandemic and reinforces Uber’s commitment to help the country build back better, said the company in a statement.

    The company remained focused on its social impact initiatives in 2021 by pledging free rides to help citizens travelling to vaccination centers, including partnering with social institutions like HelpAge India and Robin Hood Army to support vaccinations for vulnerable and senior citizens.

    “Uber has had a single goal during the pandemic and that was supporting our communities,” said Uber president for India and South Asia, Prabhjeet Singh. “Whether it is helping drivers to get vaccinated, offering free rides to frontline health workers, helping the elderly and vulnerable travel to vaccination centres, Uber is determined to do its part to help India build back better.”

    Uber also allocated Rs 18.5 crore to help get 150,000 driver-partners on the platform vaccinated.

  • Uber appoints Prabhjeet Singh as president of India, south Asia

    Uber appoints Prabhjeet Singh as president of India, south Asia

    NEW DELHI: Ride-hailing platform Uber on Thursday said it has elevated Prabhjeet Singh as president of India and south Asia operations. In his new role, Singh will oversee the next phase of growth in the company's mobility business and ensure safety of riders  and drivers across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, a statement said.

    Singh was previously serving as director operations (India and south Asia) and head of cities. "I'm delighted to announce that Prabh is replacing me as Uber's new president for India and south Asia, one of our fastest growing and most strategic markets. Prabh is a passionate and innovative leader and has been instrumental in helping build Uber from the ground up and established our category leadership in the ride-sharing market," Uber regional general manager for Asia Pacific Pradeep Parameswaran said.

    Singh said, “I’m thrilled to have been given the responsibility of leading Uber in India and south Asia, and look forward to collaborating with exceptional teams and gifted colleagues across the Uber family to strengthen our services and product offerings. Uber is an integral part of the fabric of our cities and as they start moving again, we have prioritised the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and service that our riders and drivers expect of us.’’  

    Recently, other key south Asian leaders have also been elevated to wider, regional roles. Former India SA president Pradeep Parameswaran is now the regional general manager APAC.

    Singh, an IIT-Kharagpur and IIM-A alum, joined Uber in August 2015 from McKinsey and Co where he was an associate partner. He will be supported in his new role by a seasoned regional leadership team.