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Uber launches 0% commission model for India’s auto drivers

Uber has introduced a 0% commission model for auto drivers in India, effective Feb. 18.

The company will act solely as a technology platform connecting riders with independent drivers, without managing execution or quality of rides.

Fares will be suggested by the app but finalized through direct negotiation between the driver and the rider.

Uber also said it will not be liable for ride cancellations or for drivers refusing service.

This shift follows Uber’s April 2024 trial in six cities and comes a year after rival Rapido introduced a similar subscription-based model.

Recent Uber developments

Timeline
16-Feb-2025 ⚖️ Uber sues DoorDash over alleged anti-competitive tactics
  • Uber sues DoorDash for anti-competitive tactics.
  • Claims DoorDash pressures restaurants into exclusivity.
06-Feb-2025 📉 Uber Q4 2024 profit misses expectations, shares fall
  • Uber reports Q4 profit of 23 cents/share.
  • Total revenue rises 20% to $11.96 billion.
06-Feb-2025 🚖 Uber opens waitlist for Waymo driverless rides in Austin
  • Uber opens waitlist for driverless rides in Austin.
  • Service covers 37-square-mile area, launching soon.
24-Jan-2025 🚗 Uber denies charging different prices based on phone models
  • Uber denies charging different prices for phones.
  • CCPA raised concerns over unfair pricing practices.
21-Dec-2024 🇰🇷 Uber to fully acquire South Korean partner’s stake

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