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Drivers have earned more than Rs 50,000 crore through Uber, and 300 crore trips were taken on the ride-hailing platform over the last 10 years in India.
Uber completes 10 years in India, operates in over 125 cities, helped drivers earn over ₹50,000 crores, introduced cash payments and regional language support, and has revolutionized travel in India.
According to Uber, its driver-partners have driven a total of 3,300 crore kilometers since the company launched in India in 2013. This is equivalent to travelling from Earth to the Moon about 86,000 times
According to a member of the association, in 2020 they had asked the transport department to fix the price of the meter charge of the vehicle. However, due to covid and later other engagements, it wasn’t confirmed. In March 2023, an order by the state government stated that the fixed charge of meters for every one km is Rs 16 and four km to be fixed at Rs 60. And the drivers have been following this.
Uber's new rule does not affect under-25s who are already signed up as drivers for the company. Only would-be recruits are impacted.