Interview Questions at Uber, you don't want to be asked
Interview Questions at Uber, you don't want to be asked
Uber is the biggest startup in the world. It's world $50 Billion. It operates around the world in more then 60 countries or 360+ cities (plus counting). Uber weekly expands to new city on average. Check out if its already resent in your city otherwise soon it will be there or planning to be there.
Uber outlook integration with cortana
Uber outlook integration with cortana
 Uber API allows to integrate Uber button in any app. This button can request an Uber cab at your current location or take you to Uber app to book a ride. Uber wants to provide seemless booking for its users for each ride and giving an option to app developers to integrate them same feature in their app so User may book cabs from the app itself. There will be no need to open another app.
UberEVENTS lets party planners send guests free or discounted Uber rides
UberEVENTS lets party planners send guests free or discounted Uber rides
Uber brings a new way to invite your guests to your venue. UberEVENTS is an option that allows event organizers and party planners alike to purchase rides for guests, and only pay for what they use. This service is coming in New york city first, soon it will be rolled out to other part of the world as well.
Uber Chandigarh Giveaway for All Users
Uber Chandigarh Giveaway for All Users
Uber Chandigarh brought a simple contest for you to win month long free rides for one lucky winner and few more winners will get two weeks free ride. Rules are simple , you have to take two rides in the given days. Read terms in detail below. If you are new to Uber still want to participate then first sign up with our promocode to get first free ride then take one more ride to be wligible to win the contest.
Arriving Now: Disguised phone numbers for riders and drivers in India
Arriving Now: Disguised phone numbers for riders and drivers in India
Recently I wrote a post about most wanted features in Uber app. I mentioned one feature which was to keep my number secret from drivers and voila Uber is rolling out this feature in india.
Blade : Uber-for-Helicopters to avoid traffic problem
Blade : Uber-for-Helicopters to avoid traffic problem

Blade, the Uber-for-helicopters service that ferries New York's elites to and from the airport, the Hamptons, and so on, is offering a papal special: For $95, it will take you between East 34th and First and West 30th and the West Side Highway during rush hour. The trip, which loops around the southern tip of Manhattan, should take five to eight minutes once you are in the aircraft.
How much I will earn by attaching my car with UBER or OLA
How much I will earn by attaching my car with UBER or OLA
This is very common question now a days in India. Some of the Quora posts hints that OLA/UBER drivers are earning in lakhs per month which is not the case now.

Competition is getting tougher, 100's of new drivers are joining the platform. Now they don't get enough rides sometimes only then UBER/OLA pay them minimum amount for the day.(Already decided amount based upon business).
Starting today, to justify partner economics, there’s a marginal change in pricing for longer distance trips. After 15 KMs, you will be charged a different fare for every KM that your uberX take you, as follows:
Uber Kochi New Fare Chart with Distance Surcharge
Uber Kochi New Fare Chart with Distance Surcharge
Uber have applied distance surcharge for your ride in Kochi from today, this means, your bill be higher for longer rides almost double.
Recently Uber has increased fare for Hyderabad and Bangalore cities. This increase is in favor of Uber Drivers. Now drivers will not hesitate to take longer rides for you otherwise they used to worry for return rides from some unknown part of the city.

Uber Hyderabad Fare Chart with Distance Surcharge
Uber Bangalore Fare Chart with Distance Surcharge

Uber still claims to be cheaper then other taxi in city, which only you can decide. Normal calculation verify it but actual cost depend upon time as well which varies from peak time to normal traffic time.

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Uber Ajmer
Uber Ajmer
Uber Ajmer Fare Chart
BASE FARE ₹ 35
₹ 1 PER MINUTE
₹ 8 PER KILOMETER
MIN FARE₹ 35
CANCELLATION FEE ₹ 35

Uber Nashik
Uber Nashik
Uber Nashik Fare Chart
BASE FARE ₹ 40
₹ 1 PER MINUTE
₹ 7 PER KILOMETER
MIN FARE₹ 40
CANCELLATION FEE

Uber started moving people in 2 new cities which are Ajmer and Nashik. This makes total count of 24 cities in India. Uber is expanding its service rapidly to compete with OLA and other taxi aggregation apps services.

Only UberGO will be available in these cities for Rs 8 and Rs 7 per km respectively.


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Uber is validating Car-pooling and may open new era in cab service
UberPool will launch soon in beta in select cities in India, starting with Bangalore, to gain insights from commuter adoption and usage. The service is currently present in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Austin and Paris and assists commuters to get around their cities, reducing the number of cars on the road, congestion in cities and parking challenge.

Following the recent car-pooling initiative by the Bangalore Traffic Police to increase the utilization of cars on the road, Uber's carpooling service will make an attempt to make fewer cars on roads a reality. Bhavik Rathod, GM Bangalore, Uber said, "India is a top global priority for Uber along with China and UberPool. Today, we're thrilled to announce that we'll be bringing UberPool to India very soon."

Launching soon in Bangalore, with uberPool, you will be able to share a ride—and split the cost—with another person who happens to be requesting a ride along a similar route in your city. When we find a match, we notify you of your co-rider’s first name. The beauty, though, is that you still get Uber’s signature on-demand convenience and reliability at the tap of a button.

UberPOOL Benefits to people
Uber is validating Car-pooling and may open new era in cab service
With UberPOOL we’ll aim to achieve our shared vision to make Bangalore a city of the future – one that looks a whole lot greener, cleaner, and more efficient thanks to fewer cars and more shared rides. Reducing the number of cars on the roads is beneficial not only to the environment, but also helps reduce traffic and congestion currently faced by commuters in our city.
Uber is validating Car-pooling and may open new era in cab service

How uberPOOL works?

REQUEST uberPOOL
Enter your destination in the app.

GET MATCHED UP
During your trip, you can be matched with another rider traveling along a similar route.

SHARE AND SPLIT
Riding solo? Travel with a co-rider and save. Two or more people? Request a different Uber option please.

BE ON TIME
The first rider may already be in the car, so be ready to hop in when your Uber arrives. You’ll be dropped off in the most efficient order. Enjoy the ride!

“India is a top global priority for Uber along with China and UberPOOL… Our vision for UberPOOL means helping solve some of the toughest problems cities are facing today, whether it’s congestion, pollution, or lack of access to transportation,” said Bhavik Rathod, GM Bangalore, Uber. Progressively, Uber will launch the car-pooling service in other Indian cities.

"Riders can save up to 50%, while adding only a few minutes of time per trip. With the lower prices, people can move past car ownership, as taking Uber becomes less expensive than using and maintaining a personal vehicle. And that impact on congestion can be powerful," Uber said.

Billionaire Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff loves the cheapest version of Uber - here's why
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MOTO X Play
MOTO X Play
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Moto X Play is your perfect match. With more than a day of battery life1 and water-repellant design2, you can do more —day and night, rain or shine. Its 21 MP camera takes stunning photos, and the full HD screen displays sharp images & videos. And with Motorola Shells, you can express your unique style.

MOTO X Play Features
MOTO X Play Features
The Moto X name has been associated with Motorola's flagship smartphones ever since the original X was launched over two years ago. The Moto X was a good phone that was let down by its poor camera and battery life, though its successor fixed the battery problem to a large extent.

2015 represents a dilution of the Moto X brand, first with the launch of the 'super flagship' Moto Turbo, and more recently, the unveiling of not one, but two new Moto X smartphones - the Moto X Play and the Moto X Style. The latter is closer to Moto X's flagship ethos, while the Play is a mid-range offering by today's standards. So how does Moto X Play perform in the real world? 

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This is where the leaked info of a 3630mAh battery comes in. The Play model has a non-removable battery that should easily last two full days between charges. It's 42 percent more capacity than the Samsung Galaxy S6.
It has a smaller 5.5in Full HD screen, as well as a less-powerful processor. In fact, it's a lesser phone all round, discounting the battery. Internal storage is smaller, there's no support for 802.11ac Wi-Fi and only a single front-facing speaker.

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As per Uber Hyderabad announcement...

Starting today, to justify partner economics, there’s a marginal change in pricing for longer distance trips. After 16 KMs, you will be charged a different fare for every KM that your uberX and uberGO take you, as follows:
Long Distance Fares On UberX And UberGO in Hyderabad
Uber Hyderabad Fare from Today
Uber is increasing it's fare silently, earlier Uber has increased Bangalore fare if your distance exceeds 15 km in single ride, today they are increasing Hyderabad fare.

Today onwards you have to pay increased fare for your ride exceeding 16 km regular fare limit. Lets see few example to understand fare calculation and plan ride better.

Example 1. You take a ride of 16 km in 30 mins in UberX.
Distance fare : 16*9 = Rs 144 (No difference in fare)
Time Fare : 1*30 =Rs 30
Base Fare : Rs 45        
Total Bill : Rs 219

Example 2. You take a ride of 20 km in 40 mins in UberX.
Distance Fare: 16*9 + 4*18 = Rs 216 (Difference : 4*9=36)
Time Fare : 1*40 =Rs 40
Base Fare : Rs 45        
Total Bill : Rs 301
Extra fare then regular fare : Rs 36

Example 3. Ride from hitech city to airport which is almost 40km in 50 mins in UberX.
Distance Fare: 16*9 + 24*18 = Rs 576 (Difference: 24*9=216)
Time Fare : 1*50 =Rs 50
Base Fare : Rs 45        
Total Bill : Rs 671
Extra fare then regular fare : Rs 216

Don't be surprised to see your bumped bill, calculate here to understand your fare.
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All about Uber Free in-car Wifi in India
Uber Wifi cab booking Option
Uber is in continuation to improve riders experience in its cab. Uber has fierce competition from OLA to improve its services as OLA also implementing few new features like WiFi itself, premium rides for frequent riders etc.

OLA raised Rs 5000 crore from its investors to improve its footprint in India and improve service. OLA is putting Rs 500 crore in its cab leasing entity soon. This entity will be separate form OLA cab aggregation unit , there was similar kind of initiative form Uber as well to help its drivers to fund for car. Some drivers have tried this way for getting fund from banks etc but OLA will lease its car to drivers on some subscription and Rs 25k to 30k down payment in beginning

Airtel 4G backed Free WiFi Enabled Cities

Last month starting with Mumbai. Apart from Hyderabad, the roll out has been extended to Bengaluru, Kolkata and Delhi NCR.

OLA is trying to retain its drivers by leasing method, where Uber retains drivers by paying them cash on each trip based upon timing and location.

Recently Uber did tie up with Airtel to provide free WiFi to its riders for free in-car. Uber will get Airtel 4G connection to its driver mobile and then create a hotspot to provide internet connection.
Airtel Money Wallet Can Earn Up To Rs. 500 For Free

How in-car Wifi works and How you can Use it
Network Name - Password for WiFi Connection

How in-car Wifi works and How you can Use it?

  1. Driver will set up a hot-spot for wifi network.
  2. You book a cab form your app using uberX WiFi or uberSUV WiFi option. WiFi cab option is just to denote that which cabs have wifi enabled, there is no extra charge for booking these cabs.
  3. Get into your cab, ask for network name and password.
  4. Start your mobile/laptop wifi and connect to enjoy seamless internet connectivity.
I tried it two times , yesterday evening and today morning. I found it just perfect. It seems currently Uber trained only few drivers to make wifi hotspot based upon their rating or available handset with Drivers, soon all the uberX and uberSUV cans will have WiFi ability. 

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Uber in-car free WiFi arrives in Hyderabad Available Now
Uber in-car free WiFi arrives in Hyderabad Available Now
Uber announced its in-car free wifi features all over India some time back. Uber has tie-up with Airtel 4G to provide free  WiFi t its rides in almost all the cabs in India but they didn't start anything significant except in Mumbai uberBLACK cabs.

Uber is about to begin free in-car WiFi in Hyderabad by tomorrow. All the knowledge transfer competed to its drivers. Free WiFi will come to uberX and uberSUV only , there will be no facility in uberGO.

Uber will offer commuters free high-speed internet, powered by Airtel 4G – allowing riders to surf the Internet, use favorite apps or message friends and family during their ride without incurring any data charges!

Uber in-car free WiFi arrives in Hyderabad

"This partnership is built on our shared visions and strengths of broad, reliable networks and connecting people to their world, anytime, anywhere," said Amit Jain, President, Uber India. Over the next few months, both companies will also be working on joint marketing campaigns.

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Threatened by the success of app based taxi hailing services like Uber and Ola .. traditional taxi services have upped the ante. We look at why state govts are going all out to reign in app based taxi aggregators while traditional kaali peeli cabs go on strike. In this fiery debate hosted by CNBC Awaaz’s Tamanna Inamdar Dutta, Taxi union leader A L Quadros faces off with Siddharth Pahwa of Meru.

Judge rules on taxi industry lawsuit: Compete with Uber or die

A New York City state judge has slammed the door on a legal challenge by opponents of Uber, clearing the way for the rideshare giant to run traditional taxis off the road. Same should happen in India as well to increase competition and improve service in taxi industry.
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Tiny Owl Promo Code 100% cash back with your first order
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Uber 'ARRIVING NOW' in-car FREE Magazine for riders Just like Airlines
Arriving Now First Page
Uber is making its own magazine — for riders, this time.
For Now : Uber is starting this initiative from New York city but if everything goes well it may extend to other cities as well just like uberICECREAM , only this promotion was spread across world.

From one experiment to another experiment, Uber is trying all options to leverage its existing large driver partners network. This time via magazine to reach customers more and utilizing their backseat time. Uber recently launched Merchant partnership program and possible retailer tie-up to deliver goods and another possible partnership with upcoming delivery based startups in town.

The on-demand ride-hailing giant UBER is filling backseat pockets of its vehicles this week with the first edition of Arriving Now, a new magazine produced by the company. It’s similar to how airlines (in India Spicejet used to give one magazine named 'Enroute') produce their own in-flight magazines for flyers.

Uber 'ARRIVING NOW' in-car FREE Magazine for riders Just like Airlines
Arriving Now Inner Pages

Uber said today that the first issue is in celebration of New York City’s Fashion Week.

“Arriving Now’s first edition is packed with UBER pro tips, hotspots, and exclusive details about upcoming promotions,” Uber noted. “You may also recognize cover girl Olivia Palermo, one of NYC’s more influential fashionistas, who dishes on her favorite shops, trends, and love of New York inside Arriving Now.”
Uber added that customers can take the magazines home, if they’d like.
One interesting phrase Uber uses is “exclusive details about upcoming promotions.” It will be interesting to see how Uber uses its content publishing arm to promote its own products, sell advertising, or do something that creates extra revenue. It could be similar to how some taxis put small TVs in the back of their vehicles that passengers can often interact with.

The company rolled out a quarterly publication for its drivers back in March called Momentum, which had articles about how to stay healthy and in shape, a spotlight on new Uber city Austin, and pro tips from a long-time Uber driver. Issue 2 rolled out in July.

Uber Content Arm future Plans

Though most people probably spend their time on a phone in the back of an Uber regardless, seat-back, always-on touch screens could probably be coming soon enough to a car near you, allowing users more ways to interact with Uber’s continually growing on-demand services that don’t necessarily involve getting people from place-to-place.

Ubering back from work? Well this screen of Uber already knows where you’re headed, so it could offer a seamless way for you to get takeout from Uber Eats(nearby good restaurents) headed your way to meet you at home.

As Uber’s range of services grow, having a captive audience in the backseat that the company already knows a decent amount about will likely give them quality information to target their new services and ads.

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Contact Uber for Issues by Uber Contact Form
Contact Uber for Issues by Uber Contact Form
Stop looking for uber customer care number, email id by city wise, use this contact form to reach Uber support in no time. As Uber is expanding in India, riders issues are also expanding.

Are you facing trouble with Uber related to cab, payment, free ride, unavailability or any issue which you might think Uber must take a look, can be approached here with details. Paytm related issues can be solved here.

Uber provides a contact form, for existing users, so you must login to see this contact form. Its very simple to reach Uber support. This form helps you to reach correct city support venue in no time.

Direct form link

Uber Support via Contact Form

In my experience, Uber has dramatically decreased their response time these days and I often receive responses within 1-2 hours and sometimes even sooner.  Now, the responses aren’t always the best but here are some tips for dealing with Uber CS:

One question at a time: I honestly think they have a policy of not being allowed to answer more than 1 question per e-mail.  Sometimes I will ask two very distinct questions just to test them and they will only answer one.  Very strange..

Reply if you want the same person: Once you get a CS rep, as long as you reply to that e-mail chain, it will go back to the same CS rep.  But if that rep goes home for the day or the weekend, it may be a while before you hear back.

Try New support if you want a new person: In forum speak, we like to call this HUCA or Hang Up, Call Again.  All this means is that some reps are better than others and often you will get a completely different response (or maybe even the one you want) if you simply just hang up and call again.  Or in this case, just by sending a new e-mail.

Don’t fill form for the same question over and over: Uber’s system has a built-in feature that will auto-recognize similar queries and put them straight to the back of the queue.  So don’t ask the same thing over and over, if anything ask a ‘new question’ but figure out a way to slip in your ‘real question’.

Uber India customer care

There is no Customer Service Phone Number for Uber. You just have this request page using which you can expect a call back sooner or later. Uber request can be used if customer have lost item in an Uber car and would like to access Uber driver’s phone number.

Uber India Customer Service Email ID if above contact form doesn't work as expected

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

Another Best way to get Help?


  • Open your Uper App 
  • Tap on the Top Left Profile Icon 
  • Tap On “History”
  • Tap On the Ride you need help for 
  • Tap on “Need Help?”
  • Select the option and provide all the information.

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Ideas for First Free Uber Ride
Ideas for First Free Uber Ride

This is a repost from an Old post about the first ride ideas. Earlier I have just written few lines of ideas, Now I am going in some details.

Some Background Story

When I signed up for Uber, I had no need to use it because I was so well versed in my routine that I didn't need anything else for commute and if needed Uber seemed costly, so I talked to few of colleagues to join Uber and get more referral credit (at that time uber used to give credits of Rs 600/- for each referral) and then try using Uber.

First Ride with Uber

With some friends, in one fine evening we decided to go to Chat shop near by, where we used to go time to time in friends car but this time I proposed to use Uber, everyone agreed. I booked a ride, A MERC appeared for pickup in 5 mins (We can track time and route of our cab in app and know some other details like licence number, model, driver name , his rating etc. ) with a smile on driver's face and surprise on our. We reached to our destination which costed just Rs 150 (Out of Rs 600/- which I got for sign up) and had Chat and while returning I asked to my friend to book a ride so I can get referral and He booked.

Have you registered with Uber to get Rs 250/- worth Free Ride, Great. Click this link to get sign up Promo Code.

 Register here to get first free ride.


Uber is reducing first sign up referral ride worth and may soon decide to stop it, so Its better to join and let other join to get referral free ride in your account.
Learn : How to Refer and earn unlimited free ride with Uber sign up
Uber Developers: Get all latest upcoming features for testing
Uber Developers: Get all latest upcoming features for testing
Are you a Uber fan, always wanted to try new features rolling out By Uber time to time related to payment, security, ease of use, location tracking, easy reporting, easy help tutorial etc.

Here is your chance to test n try all new BETA features of Uber app around the world and contribute to its better usage in future.

Calling all Uber fans!

Signup this form and be the first to get the latest & greatest features. You will help us test our Android beta builds before they are released to production:

Form is closed. No Form available.
Fill the above form and you will be notified for the new features via email and probably a download link to update your uber app to its ALPHA/BETA version of the product.

You can create your own app using Uber API or integrate your existing app with Uber API like zomato and bookmyshow app does. They give a direct link to book uber ride without leaving their app. There user can book can on last selected cab type and current location. Read Uber developer API for more detail.

You can earn free ride or credits which will never expire from your App Uber Sign up. Read this also in Uber API details documentation.

Update to Join Beta Program test and if needed leave:

Here I have explained each step with screenshot about steps.
  1. How to become beta tester?
  2. How to download beta version of App?
  3. How to leave testing Program?
  4. How to again join Beta Testing?

If you have signed up using above form, then you may have received or will receive a download link for BETA testing of Uber app.
If you are still waiting then your wait is over, your link is here without filling the form.

Uber App Beta Version  Download Link (https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.ubercab)

Click on above link and you will be taken to below page.

Uber Technologies, Inc. has invited you to a testing program for an unreleased version of Uber.
As a tester, you'll receive an update that includes a testing version of Uber. Please note that testing versions may be unstable or have a few bugs.
Send your feedback to Uber Technologies, Inc. using the contact information: [email protected].

Update to Join Beta Program test and if needed leave
Get the testing version
If you already have Uber installed on your device, you'll get an update with the testing version shortly. If you don't have Uber installed, download it on Google Play first, then you'll get an update with the testing version. It can take a few hours for the update to arrive.
Leave the testing program
You can leave the testing program at any time. If you leave the testing program and a public version of the app is available, you can switch to public version by uninstalling the testing version and installing the app again on Google Play.

Update to Join Beta Program test and if needed leave

You left the testing program
If a public version of Uber is available, here's how to switch to the public version:
  • Uninstall the testing version
  • Reinstall the public version on Google Play

After leaving the testing program, please note that it might take a few hours before you can download the app's public version.
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Uber could start same-day delivery service for retailers

Uber is trying its hand in many fields from restaurant food delivery via uberEATS, gold coin deliver in India on festival, ice cream delivery by name uberICECREAM, fresh vegetables delivery by uberFRESH, uber is trying all the option to leverage its existing platform and existing driver partner network all over the world.

Uber drivers are mobile partners, they are always on the run and moving people around the city, so this time Uber came up with Idea of same-day delivery of goods from local retailers. Recently Uber introduced merchant program in some cities, this is the extension of the same program.

Uber Merchant Program
According to TC article:  Uber has been getting deeper into the delivery space of late, with investments in delivering fresh produce with UberFresh, as well as the recent launch of UberEats in Chicago and New York (already available in Los Angeles and Barcelona), letting users order curated meals for lunch and dinner that are delivered curbside by UberEats drivers.

The company also launched a program called UberEssentials that delivered household goods to a user’s home on-demand, but that service was run as a limited test and eventually shuttered.

The merchant program seems to target higher-end brands with an online retail presence, offering the ability to deliver inventory that is locally available on the same day that a customer places the order. For an added fee, of course.

According to Re/Code blog
The popular ride-hailing service is planning a partnership announcement this fall with big retailers and fashion brands that could number in the dozens, as it looks to make Uber an express delivery option for shoppers on a wide range of shopping websites and apps, according to three sources. Uber could announce the partnerships as soon as late September or early October, these people said.

Two people familiar with the rollout say it will start in New York City and include among its partnerships some flashy, luxury brands whose flagship stores are usually found on or around Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Partnerships with retailers in San Francisco will be announced at the same time or soon after, another source said. It’s not clear which specific retailers and brands will be included in the initial launch.

UberRUSH Program
With UberRUSH, your packages travel like a VIP. You get fast messenger pickups and immediate deliveries of the things you need to send.

UberRUSH

These services are on experimental basis and non of them are launched in India on scale except few on small scale in certain city except uberICECREAM.

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On-Demand Startups Consider Outsourcing Delivery With Uber
On-Demand Startups Consider Outsourcing Delivery With Uber
There are plenty of startups coming for on-demand service like Uber. There is a link which lists most of the Uber for X like services. People need things on demand where food is the first thing people want when they are hungry and they want it on time. Most of the startups are trying to figure out to meet this on-demand situation and some are already found solution in Uber itself and they are in talk with Uber for delivering services in the neighborhood.

On-Demand Companies Consider Outsourcing Delivery With Uber

What has not helped is the bidding war for drivers among the glut of on-demand startups that has driven up the cost of delivery — there’s Postmates, SpoonRocket, Washio, Uber, Lyft, Sidecar, Sprig, Doughbies, BloomThat, Shyp, DoorDash, Munchery and Instacart, among others. Some companies are offering driver bonuses and higher paychecks to lock up the market for drivers.

Re/Code compiles a post in details about the topic. Link

Three Tips For Worker Classification For The Next On-Demand Startup

When it comes to how their workers should be classified, entrepreneurs looking to build the next on-demand marketplace need to:

  • Start with a clear vision of what they want the end customer experience to be, and determine the degree of worker control that is needed from there;
  • Consider if differentiation comes from their technology or their workers; and
  • Build an open and flexible platform for their workers.

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What startups are working on "Uber for X?"


With the popularity and success of Uber, the mobile on demand industry is a gold rush, especially in Silicon Valley. Uber connects you with a driver at the tap of a button, but has experimented by delivering kittens, helicopter rides to the Hamptons, ice cream, deliveries, weddings, and christmas trees. They're crazy and want to own the world. I love it.

Quora Link

The problem with 'Uber for X'

Uber is nowhere close to turning a profit, according to financial information leaked to Gawker: In 2013, Uber’s fourth year in business, Uber lost $56 million on $104 million in revenue. Those losses nearly tripled in half the amount of time, while revenue growth only doubled: In the first half of 2014, Uber’s fifth year, the company lost $160 million on $101 million in revenue.

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3 Secrets to Successful On-Demand Startups

The on-demand economy is not new. Our villages have had them for hundreds of years, when the local hairdresser came home to give you a haircut. These were the opening remarks by VC Shervin Pishevar at the On-Demand 2015 conference in San Francisco. He added that these traditional economies were powered by “trust, reputation and a frictionless way of paying each other.” Trust and reputation are no doubt the building blocks of the on-demand economy, but what else is needed to thrive in today’s competitive market? Here are some lessons from investors and entrepreneurs who spoke at the event.

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Ola Store to Order Groceries and 20% Discount on first order
Ola Store to Order Groceries and 20% Discount on first order
OLA TAXI
Ola is expanding very fast and trying new domains of business. Started with taxi aggregation on website (ride later), moving into only app based taxi booking company like Uber, acquired TFS and integrated in its app.

New to Ola : Ola Sign up and get Rs 100 as Ola Money 

OLA Cafe
Ola stated delivering food in four Indian cities which are Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore in limited areas mention here.

Ola Money
Its a neat and clean feature of Ola to its users to move around city cashless. You can charge Ola money anytime then book you ride and pay with Ola money. Refund and adjustments are easy to get in Ola money rather then bank account.

Ola Store Offer

Starting from Gurgaon, Bangalore and Hyderabad, Ola begins delivering groceries instantly. More cities will be added soon.

Use code STORE20 and get upto Rs 100 OFF on your first Order

Note If you loaded your Ola Money account using the 20% extra promotion that was available earlier then your savings will be
Use Ola Money Rs 500 (effectively Rs 400), use STORE20 and get Rs 150 off. So pay Rs 250 and get stuff worth Rs 500 — 50% off effectively cool


I guess Ola Store is Bangalore and Hyderabad only.

Offer Terms:

  • This is a limited period offer, offer valid till 30th September, 2015.
  • To avail the offer the coupon code must be applied before confirming order through the app
  • Maximum discount amount is Rs 100.
  • For a multiple item order if refund is issued on any particular item, the difference between the discounted prices of current and previous basket will be refunded in the form of Ola Money.
  • Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other offer.
  • Delivery charge may apply if the order value is less than Rs 250. Discount is not applicable on Delivery charge.
  • Ola reserves the right to change the offer terms and conditions any time at its sole discretion.

Ola Store Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can you order via the Ola Store website?
A. No, we accept orders only through mobile phones. Shop smart from your smartphone!

Do you have a customer service number?
Of course. Give us a call at 080 4405 3355. We’ll be more than happy to help you.

Payments and Charges

Q.What are the different payment options?
A. Ola Money, Net banking, Cash On Delivery (COD), and credit/ debit card on delivery. Whether you want change or are short of it, we have all sorts of payment options!

Q. What is the minimum order value?
A. There is no minimum order value but hey! we do levy a charge of Rs.30 on orders below Rs.250

Q. How can I cancel my order?
A. You may call our customer care center (080 4405 3355) and cancel your order at any point of time. We will send you an sms confirming your cancellation.

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Set your location in your profile before referring anyone to get free rides in india

          You are here, it means you have already created your Uber account or you are about to create Uber account. This post explains about to set location and mobile country code before referring anyone, else you will get $20 worth ride which cannot be used in india.

Wrong Referral 

FREE UBER RIDE
A gift from me to you! Claim your first Uber ride free, up to $20. You'll never need a taxi again. Available on iPhone and Android.
GET.UBER.COM
Fix above referral , otherwise your free ride will not be usable in India.

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Traffline App : Choice Chance Change
Traffline App : Choice Chance Change
Hey Uber Users,

I hope you are reaching to your destination in time, thanks to Uber and its route guidance system and Drivers route knowledge but what will happen if you are new to city or driver don't know the optimal way then you fall back to google map and its traffic awareness system.

Here is an alternative, Traffline App , this app shows the optimal route based upon traffic at the moment to your destination.

Read on the full story to know in detail..

Such simple words- Choice, Chance & Change!! But the true meaning I understood then.

It was a week start Monday morning woke up with hangover of last night party and had a look towards the clock it was 8.45 am! Shit I was late again. I was running around the house, trying to gather my things for a very important client meeting. “Slow down, it’s not the end of the world because you are late” my friend said. “My boss will murder me if I lose the deal for being late”, I stated my feeling. “Good! It will teach you not to be late again” she said

Sometimes, I wonder how women can go 180 all of a sudden. But I already know, no one has ever being able to figure that out, so why to even waste my time thinking it.

God!! I am late. I just wish I don’t get much traffic and get easy road. But, living in Hyderabad city also means, literally mind blowing traffic, pollution, jammed roads and what not. I just grab my stuff and moved towards the main road. “Watch out for traffic route on Traffline App,” shouted my friend which I ignored.

I mean, come on, I have been born and brought up in this city. If people keep depending on this traffic Apps, none will reach anywhere in time. Started my journey and reached Board of Intermediate signal then there was jam packed traffic. God! You don’t have to punish for my tardiness like this, I thought. Unaware of the fact that the next few minutes, will change my day. I saw that the signal was green, but my vehicle is still standing on the same road. If I miss this signal, I have to wait for another 5-10 minutes. With this traffic, it can take longer also. I wish I could see how wrong I was thinking.

Then and there I realised, the Choice that I made to take a chance for changing my day to day traffic woes costed me again. On realization made another Choice to take a Chance and open the Traffline App and checked out for the best alternate route to reach my office on time.
Traffline App Interface
Traffline App Interface
As per Traffline app suggestion it saved my day. 

This time I don’t want to take a Chance and changed my route and chosen the suggested route given by the Traffline and reached office on time.

Life comes with lot of struggle but even then, it gives us (Humanity) a Choice, so we create a Chance, to bring a Change. Traffline App is giving the same Choice to make a Change.

NOW IT’S ON US IF WE WANT TO TAKE CHANCE TO MAKE A CHANGE
Download app Here 

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