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India Global Forum & Uber host e-mobility boardroom in Hyderabad

February 7, 2023 TeluguSuperNews Leave a comment

Telugu Super News,Hyderabad, 7th February 2023: India Global Forum, in partnership with Uber, today hosted an e-mobility boardroom at Uber’s Hyderabad tech center. Industry leaders and experts deliberated on the practical considerations of India’s target for 30 per cent of all vehicles sales to be electric by 2030.

Hon’ble Minister for Industries, IT and Urban Development, Shri K.T. Rama Rao delivered the keynote address and emphasized the need for collaboration between the government and industry. He was joined by Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, IT and industries; Shri Sunil Sharma, Special Chief Secretary, Power and Energy; and Shri K.S. Sreenivasa Raju, Secretary, Transport, on this special occasion.

During his address, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, IT and Urban Development K.T. Rama Rao, said, “The need for collaboration at multiple levels including between government and the industry can not be overstated to make electric mobility a success story in India. I am pleased to see the industry initiative led by Uber to bring the decision makers across leading mobility companies to deliberate on the challenges and the opportunities to forge a path forward. The industry can rest assured that the Government of Telangana will play an enabling role by removing barriers to hasten the EV transition in the state.“

The boardroom discussion comprised industry stalwarts and experts who are shaping the future of India’s e-mobility journey. Some of the participants included Kamal Bali, President and Managing Director, Volvo India; Vivekananda Hallekere, Founder & CEO, Bounce Infinity; Srikanth Reddy, CEO & Founder, Hala Mobility; Pratik Gupta, Founder, Strom Motors; and, Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric, among others.

Commenting on the occasion, Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India & South Asia, said, “We, at Uber, believe that apart from electrification, shared, multi-modal and inclusive transportation holds the key to a sustainable future. We’re committed to become a fully zero-emission platform by 2040, with 100% of rides taking place in zero-emission vehicles, on public transit, or with micromobility. As part of this global commitment, we have committed $800 million in resources to help hundreds of thousands of drivers transition to EVs by 2025. We believe no one can do this alone and the government, fleet partners, OEMs, and charging infra providers will need to come together to build a greener future for India.”

Uber dials up safety: Introduces new tech features and strengthens safety support

November 30, 2022 TeluguSuperNews Leave a comment

Telugu super news,November 30,India, 2022: Uber today announced the launch of new and expanded technology-led safety features and strengthened customer support in India. The company that celebrates ‘standing for safety’ as its core value, committed to invest behind technology and human intervention to make Uber rides safer for all.

From the creation of new industry standards to the development of technology with the aim to reduce incidents – Uber is committed to safety. As part of the event, Shri Ashish Kundra, Principal Secretary, Government of Delhi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Uber’s economic impact in India in 2021 was INR 44,600 crores: Report

Speaking at the event, Shri Ashish Kundra, Principal Secretary, Government of Delhi, said, “The availability of safe and convenient mobility options needs to keep pace with the rapidly expanding cityscapes. Over the last few years, ridesharing companies like Uber have brought a transformative change in the urban mobility landscape by offering safe and convenient mobility choices to millions of people. It is heartening to see that the company is investing its resources to strengthen safety and support. I feel that this is the right way forward and strongly believe that the government, law enforcement authorities, and private companies will have to work together to create a safer mobility ecosystem.”

Sharing details on new safety features, Sooraj Nair, Head – Safety Operations, Uber India & South Asia, said, “There’s nothing more critical than the safety of the people we serve. Uber is committed to constantly investing in both technology and human intervention that improves the experience on the platform for drivers and riders. We are proud to introduce new and expanded safety features along with strengthened support today. We believe that safety never stops and will continue looking at solutions to improve safety on our platform.”

Some of the key safety initiatives introduced at the event include:

Audio rear seatbelt reminder: Uber’s taking the lead on rear seatbelt adoption. Each time before an Uber trip starts, there will be an audio rear seat belt reminder for riders on the driver’s phone along with a push notification on the rider’s phone. This will nudge riders to buckle up and stay safe.

RideCheck 3.0: RideCheck is Uber’s tech-led feature to proactively detect trip anomalies and offer support. It was introduced in India in 2019 to detect ‘long stops’. Each time the system detected an unusually long stop during a ride, both the rider and driver received a notification asking if everything was ok. Now, the company has expanded the capabilities of its RideCheck technology to detect when a trip takes an unexpected route or when a trip ends unexpectedly before the rider’s finaldestination.

SOS Integration: Uber already has an in-app emergency button that connects riders and drivers to their local emergency number with the simple tap of a button. Now, Uber has also launched SOS integration with local police to share critical information with them including live location. This is already live in Hyderabad and the company is in active talks with major metro cities.

Revamped safety toolkit: Uber’s new Safety toolkit features brand new options and has been designed to give easy access to the help that a rider may need. It also has information about Uber’s different safety features that are available at the tap of a button.

Expanded support: Uber’s 24X7 Safety Line allows riders to call 88006-88666 from their phone or access it via the Uber app to connect to a live support agent. Now, this line will be available to riders to report any safety issues while on-trip and upto 30 minutes after the trip has ended. Experts from Uber’s twin support centres in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam are available round the clock for support and answer 99% of incoming calls within the first 30 seconds.

About Uber

Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 15 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

Uber teams up with Adani Airports to deliver seamless experience to travelers

October 20, 2022 TeluguSuperNews Leave a comment

Telugu Super news,Gurgaon, October 20, 2022: Uber and Adani Airports Holding Limited (AAHL) announced their partnership today to deliver a seamless ride experience to travelers with a range of passenger focussed initiatives. These include booking trips from conveniently located designated Uber Pick Up zones with signages at India’s key airports located in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, and Jaipur.

The partnership strives to create a seamless experience for both passengers and drivers on the Uber platform as air-travel gathers steam post-Covid. As part of this, Uber launched cashless operations at Terminal 1 and 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai in the summer of 2022 becoming the first ridesharing company to offer the convenience of cashless operations to driver partners at this airport. They now receive automatic parking stamps issued to enter and pick up riders without making any cash payments, helping increase their operational efficiency. Passengers will now find wayfinding signages at Mumbai airport terminals towards Uber parking and pickup zones for easy access and discovery.

Travelers arriving at Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, and Jaipur Airports will now have access to kiosks inside as well as outside the terminals for relevant information about getting an Uber and dedicated Uber pick up zones at convenient locations for hassle-free onward travel. Drivers will have dedicated parking areas and the convenience of cashless payments. Additionally, these airports will deploy visible wayfinding signages for passengers towards Uber pickup zones and enhancing amenities for driver partners.

Commenting on the partnership, Abhilekh Kumar, Director, Business Development, Uber India South Asia, said, “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Adani Airports, a step in line with our vision to provide integrated and elevated airport ride experience in the cities we serve. The collaboration enables us to provide riders with more choices and best in class product innovations as air travel surges in India for both business and leisure travelers. It’ll also be hugely beneficial to drivers on our platform as it gives them the convenience of cashless operations while picking and dropping airport travelers. We plan to scale this further to three more key airports in the near future with our valued partner, AAHL.“

“Our airports are distinctively positioned on the global air map.” said Mr Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Airport Holdings. “Air-travel fuels the aspirations of millions of inbound and outbound passengers, connecting them with an ecosystem conducive for their growth. Keeping convenience at the forefront of our service philosophy, we work closely with our partners to innovate and create integrated solutions that understand the hassles and stresses of planning an itinerary while traveling. We are committed to ensuring a seamless, safe, and convenient travel experience at all our airports.”

As the world steers its way out of a global pandemic, the demand for air travel in India is witnessing an immense surge. According to credit rating agency ICRA, the overall passenger traffic is expected to rise 80-85 per cent of the pre-Covid levels during FY 22-23 on the back of a strong and sharp recovery in domestic passenger traffic and the resumption of international commercial operations.

Uber and GMCBL team up to enable bus seat e-booking in Gurugram

September 9, 2022 TeluguSuperNews Leave a comment

Uber and Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited
(GMCBL) today launched a partnership making it possible for commuters to book and pay
for their seats in Gurgaon’s public transport buses using the Uber app. This pilot will start
with Gurugaman CNG AC buses on top two routes during peak commute hours. Commuters
will be able to pre-book seats, follow the live location and route of the bus, and know its
expected time of arrival (ETA), just like they can do with an Uber cab.
The two routes where this pilot will operate include Badshahpur bus stand to DLF Cyber
Park (Shankar Chowk) via Huda City Centre metro station, and BPTP Astaire Garden (Sector
70) to DLF Cyber Park (Shankar Chowk) via Golf Course Road. Buses will run on each route
from 7 am till noon, and 3 pm to 8 pm daily. Pricing for the tickets begins at INR 7 per
kilometer.

As a first-of-its-kind partnership between Uber and a public transport body, this will serve
as a model to illustrate how technology can improve public transport services. The
partnership promises to bring a convenient commute experience as it will ensure pre-
booked seats in public transport buses, fewer stops which means faster commute and a
safer ride as there will be no standing passengers in moving buses. Overall, a faster and
more pleasant travel experience in the buses. The commuters only need to show digital
code confirmation on their Uber app to the driver as they board the bus. They will also
benefit from round-the-clock safety support from Uber including having access to a 24X7
Safety Line.
Speaking at the flag off in Gurugram, Shri Sudhir Rajpal (IAS), Chairperson, GMCBL,
and CEO, GMDA, said, “Today, Gurugram is home to a diverse population and the biggest
domestic and international brands in the country. We are committed to improving public
transport services and make commuting in Gurugram a joyful and seamless experience. Our
partnership with Uber is a step in this direction, and will pave the way for using world-class
technology to revolutionize bus services in the city. We are confident that this partnership
will receive love from the citizens, and inspire other cities to attempt similar initiatives in the
near future.”

Addressing the audience at the event, Shri Nitish Bhushan, Head of Central
Operations, Uber India and South Asia, said, “Innovation is in the Uber DNA, and we
are building products to make everyday life easier for everyone. We are committed to
building a multi-modal mobility system that serves the commuting needs for all. Our

partnership with GMCBL is an important milestone as we partner with an important public
transportation player to bring the magic of Uber to public buses. This partnership will help
transporters provide a better service by allowing them to predict passenger demand while
giving commuters more convenient options to choose from. We are excited about the
possibilities that this partnership presents and are eager to build from the learnings of this
pilot.”

Here are the steps to book Gurugaman buses on the Uber app:
Step 1. Fire up the Uber app and choose ‘Ride’