Uber Announces 24×7 On-Trip Safety Helpline

by Fintech Desk - November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

Riders will now be able to speak directly to Uber’s safety team during their trip In an effort to keep safety at heart and to continuously improve the experience of riders, Uber today announced the launch of a 24x7 safety helpline in Bangladesh. The safety line is in addition to the in-app SOS 999

US charges former Uber security chief in hack cover-up

by Fintech Desk - August 23, 2020August 22, 2020

US prosecutors on Thursday charged Uber’s former security chief with covering up a hack that compromised the personal information of 57 million users and drivers. A criminal complaint accused Joseph Sullivan of trying to hide the hack from the Federal Trade Commission. He faces a maximum sentence of eight years in prison

Uber and bKash partner to provide contactless payment options for Bangladeshi riders

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by Fintech Desk - August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Uber and bKash today announced a partnership which will allow Uber riders to pay for their trips using bKash, the largest mobile financial service provider in Bangladesh. The long-awaited partnership aims to enhance rider experience and safety by making the payment process contactless, convenient and secure as riders resume travel

Safety precautions Uber offering during ‘new normal’

by Fintech Desk - August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

As people are getting accustomed to the new normal, some of the office spaces, super shops, shopping malls are reopening. As many of them have to move for their daily activities, to prevent the spread of the virus, safety is the first priority. The government has extended limited transportation till

BRTA enlists more than 5000 vehicles of ride sharing platforms

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by Fintech Desk - July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

In a bid to expand ride sharing service amid pandemic the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has provided enlistment certificates to over 5,000 vehicles of different companies. The regulatory body on July 15 updated the number of enlisted vehicles with some 11 ride-sharing companies totaling the number to 5,417, reports the

Uber introduces ‘Rentals’ service in Bangladesh

by Fintech Desk - July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

Uber Rentals provides a personalized rider experience with affordable multi-hour, multi-stop options Uber’s new service now live in Dhaka; prices start at BDT 899 for a 2 hour/ 20 km package Strict safety guidelines and best hygiene standards observed in all Uber cars Uber on July 7 became the first

‘Uber Connect’ as package delivery service starts rolling in city

by Anonno Razzak - June 17, 2020June 16, 2020

Uber on June 16 announced the launch of a new package delivery service ‘Uber Connect’ that will allow Dhaka's residents to send and receive parcels from each other and also order items from shops within city limits while staying within the safety of their homes. Uber Connect allows users to send

Uber Eats to end its operation in Bangladesh from Wednesday

by Anonno Razzak - June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

Uber Eats, an affiliate of US multinational ride sharing company Uber has announced completing its last day of operation in Bangladesh on Tuesday. Launched its journey as the first international ride-sharing platform entering Bangladesh in 2016, Uber Eats announced on May 19 to discontinue its online food delivery services in Bangladesh from

Uber Eats to discontinue its services in Bangladesh

by Anonno Razzak - May 19, 2020May 19, 2020

Uber Eats, an affiliate of ride sharing company Uber, is going to shut its operation will be effective from June 2. The information came from a press release of Uber's public relation company Benchmark PR. “We have made the decision to discontinue Uber Eats in Bangladesh from June 2nd, 2020. This