- In October 2024, Uber Technologies Inc., a prominent company in the ride-sharing industry, launched Uber Pet in Bengaluru, one of the prime cities in the Indian market. This novel offering for pet parents seeking hassle-free transportation options for their pets is exclusively available for pre-booking in Bengaluru through the company’s smartphone app
- In September 2024, Uber announced the launch of Uber Safari, one of its latest offerings under its ‘Go Anywhere’ series product portfolio. The limited-edition experience is available for consumers in Cape Town, South Africa, till January 2025
- In July 2024, Spacer Technologies Pty Ltd, a key company in technology applications, acquired Scoop Commute, a workstation carpooling platform, to further its business expansion strategy of becoming a mobility company
- In February 2024, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the launch of an autonomous vehicle ride-share service within Japan in the coming three years. Nissan aspires to fulfill the transportation needs of urban residents by integrating autonomous vehicles into the ride-sharing market
- In February 2024, Uber commenced electric auto rickshaw service in Ayodhya under ride-sharing Uber Auto. It also plans to launch Uber Go and Uber Intercity for growth in shared mobility needs in the area
- In January 2024, Uber Japan announced the launch of ride-sharing services by April, as the Japanese government decided to lift a ban on ride-sharing services partially. Uber Japan’s new services will only be available in certain areas and at certain times when taxis are deemed in short supply. The central government will decide the parameters in the near future. The company aims to expand such services across Japan
