Meta to launch Uber ride-booking via WhatsApp in India

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3 years ago

December 3, 2021

Ride-sharing giant Uber wants to make booking a ride in India as easy as sending a message via WhatsApp.

The US-based company has partnered up with Meta, the recently rebranded parent company of Facebook, to launch a ride booking feature in its WhatsApp service within India.

The integration is set to become the first of its kind for the ride-hailing giant and will allow people to book an Uber ride without having to download the official Uber app.

Everything from user registration and ride-booking to getting a trip receipt will be managed within the WhatsApp chat interface.

The service is being rolled out first in the northern city of Lucknow, and will be expanded to other Indian cities soon according an official statement.

“We want to make it as easy as possible for all Indians to take an Uber trip, and to do that we need to meet them on platforms they are comfortable with,”
said Nandini Maheshwari, senior director of business development for Uber APAC, in the statement.

India is the biggest market for WhatsApp with nearly half a billion users.

Brazil bans X in a sign of politics and tech colliding

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5 days ago

September 2, 2024

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Brazil top court justices to vote on a total ban of Elon Musk’s X social media platform in the region.

X was taken down in Brazil, one of its largest markets, following a decision by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been locked in a months-long feud with Elon Musk. #featured #trending

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Experts provide key strategies to safeguard businesses in the face of cyber threats

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1 week ago

August 30, 2024

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Exploring the causes of the Crowdstrike outage, the potential for exploitation, and strategies for strengthening your corporate security posture.

The Tech Edge is a captivating business IT talk show delving into the latest industry trends and their significance in today’s landscape.

Hosted by Director of Information Management of AvePoint, Alyssa Blackburn.

In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Dan Weis, Practice Lead at Nexon. #tech edge

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Nvidia loses $200 billion in market value, AI interest drops

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1 week ago

August 29, 2024

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Nvidia’s latest financial forecast has sent ripples through the tech industry, particularly impacting AI-related stocks.

The company’s projections, which fell short of analysts’ expectations, reflect broader concerns about the future growth of AI technologies.

Investors, previously optimistic about Nvidia’s pivotal role in AI development, are now cautious amidst signs of potential slowdown in demand. #featured #trending