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Ola renews 4.27 lakh sq ft Bengaluru office lease for a total rent of 281 crore

Ola has renewed the lease for approximately 4.27 lakh sq ft of office space in Bengaluru through two separate agreements, with a total rental commitment of around 281 crore over the tenure. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 08:55 am IST

‘People pay more to avoid uncertainty’: LinkedIn post on Uber vs Ola goes viral

The post led to a mix of agreement and disagreement.
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Devabhau app’s coop model to counter pvt aggregator taxis

Devabhau app’s coop model to counter pvt aggregator taxis
Published on Jun 18, 2026 07:00 am IST

X user claims Ola driver watched TV show during Noida-Delhi ride, sparks debate

Viral post on Ola driver distraction incident.
Published on Jun 01, 2026 05:12 pm IST

Uber to offer ride-sharing from Delhi Airport

Passengers arriving at Terminal-3 can book Uber share rides to destinations within Delhi. (HT)
Published on May 23, 2026 03:32 am IST

Why cabs and autos are on strike in Delhi today: Iran war to blame

Several taxi and cab unions have said that they will halt operations in Delhi for 3 days.
Updated on May 21, 2026 12:00 pm IST

After misstep with apps, state to amend bike taxi policy

After misstep with apps, state to amend bike taxi policy
Published on May 20, 2026 05:44 am IST

Why Maharashtra asked Google to remove Uber, Ola, Rapido from App Stores

Photo for representation
Updated on May 18, 2026 03:00 pm IST

April 28 deadline for ride apps to update approved fares

Regional Transport Authority in Pune has directed ride-hailing platforms to update and display government-approved fare structures on their mobile applications by 10 am on April 28. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Apr 28, 2026 04:14 am IST

Registration in UP to be a must for Ola, Uber and other ride-hailing apps

Now, no taxi will be allowed to operate without registration, fitness, police verification and medical examination of drivers. (Pic for representation)
Published on Mar 11, 2026 03:44 am IST

Ola cuts office space by 1.7 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru amid AI automation

Ola has surrendered over 1.7 lakh sq ft of office space in Bengaluru amid increased use of AI and automation, sources said. (Photo for representational purposes only)
Updated on Feb 10, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Kali Pili keeps fares under check as cab aggregator drivers go on strike on Sat

Gig workers, including cab and auto drivers, stage a protest at Mallapur in Nacharam area on “All India Breakdown” on February 7, 2026 in response to the nationwide strike call by Ola, Uber and Rapido, in Medchal-Malkajgiri on Saturday. (ANI Photo) (ANI Video Grab)
Updated on Feb 08, 2026 09:11 am IST

Cabbies protest over prices, commute in Delhi impacted

The protest led to longer wait times and higher fares across parts of Delhi-NCR, with commuters reporting cancellations and surge pricing. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 08, 2026 04:24 am IST

Why are Uber, Ola, Rapido, other app taxi drivers on strike today? 3 key reasons

The union also sought strict prohibition of the use of private (non-commercial) vehicles for commercial passenger and goods transport.
Updated on Feb 07, 2026 03:03 pm IST

Uber, Ola, Rapido drivers will be on a strike across India on Feb 7. Here's why

The protest has been dubbed the ‘All India Breakdown’ and drivers are expected to switch off their ride-hailing apps.
Updated on Feb 07, 2026 09:00 am IST

Ola, Uber, Rapido rides to be hit on Feb 7 as drivers call for nationwide strike

The union has highlighted the absence of government-regulated fare structures for the riders working for Ola, Uber, Rapido, and Porter.
Published on Feb 06, 2026 12:03 pm IST

All about Bharat Taxi, the alternative to Ola, Uber, Rapido launched today

Union Minister Amit Shah is set to launch Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, on Thursday, following a successful pilot in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat.
Updated on Feb 05, 2026 03:56 pm IST

Karnataka high court permits bike taxis in Bengaluru, revokes ban

Setting aside that ruling, the division bench held that authorities cannot refuse registration or permits when the Motor Vehicles Act allows two-wheelers to operate as contract carriages.
Updated on Jan 23, 2026 03:01 pm IST

Draft of Maha Motor Vehicle Aggregator Policy 2025 gets 160 suggestions & objections

Over the past two to three months, several gig worker organisations, as well as autorickshaw and cab driver associations working with app-based platforms, have protested at Azad Maidan against the alleged exploitation of drivers. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Nov 14, 2025 07:12 am IST

Worrying about phantom energy, Meta’s behaviour and inefficient hyperservice

Do you prefer an AI enriched look to the photos you click, or something more natural and often imperfect?
Published on Nov 13, 2025 09:01 am IST

Bengaluru airport’s endless Uber queue goes viral as flyers face 2-hour waits

The post quickly went viral, striking a chord with frequent flyers who said the situation at KIA has worsened over the past few months.
Published on Nov 07, 2025 09:00 am IST

‘Could've done years ago’: Kunal Kamra’s dig at Ola’s new ‘hyperservice’ move

Kunal Kamra posted on X, "Are you asking people to buy your parts online, then go to any mechanic they can find."
Published on Oct 27, 2025 11:19 pm IST

Ola Electric scales up Hyperservice to open source its spares, service business

Ola Electric operates its own stores and service centres in India, in a departure from the industry norm of dealership model.
Published on Oct 27, 2025 08:21 pm IST

Ola top leadership booked as staff's suicide note found; firm denies allegation

Ola Electric said that during the tenure the deceased, he had never raised any complaint or grievance regarding his employment or any harassment
Updated on Oct 21, 2025 03:00 pm IST

Ola techie dies by suicide in Bengaluru, FIR filed against Bhavish Aggarwal

Chairman and Managing Director of Ola Electric Bhavish Aggarwal booked after a techie died by suicide in Bengaluru
Updated on Oct 20, 2025 07:06 pm IST

Chandigarh STA issues show-cause notices to cab aggregators over norms violations

The STA action was triggered after complaints from thousands of cab and taxi drivers from the Tricity region, alleging that these companies were not adhering to administrative regulations and were denying them essential benefits. (Arun Sharma/HT PHOTO)
Published on Oct 11, 2025 08:02 am IST

Statewide cab strike leaves airport commuters stranded

Statewide cab strike leaves airport commuters stranded
Published on Oct 12, 2025 08:59 am IST

Chandigarh cracks down on cab aggregators for failure to implement new fare structure

The companies also don’t have functional offices in Chandigarh; they can’t operate in city if they aren’t able to make amends within 15 days. (HT File)
Published on Oct 04, 2025 08:32 am IST

App-based taxis, autos stage fresh protest, seek new policy rollout

Taxi and autorickshaw drivers using app-based aggregators for bookings protested on Tuesday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Published on Oct 01, 2025 06:04 am IST