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Uber has introduced the in-app tips feature here. It is not visible on the app but can be seen by logging on to your Uber account from its website.

This is the story of most cab drivers — tough days in Bengaluru’s insane traffic, racing to meet targets, poor quality of life and uncertainty about income.

Driver earnings have dipped sharply as ride hailing companies adopt an aggressive pricing model, pump more cars on the roads and slash driver incentives.

Looking out for the interests of drivers, Uber India is rolling out an update in its driver app to investigate false complaints better. It will ban mischievous riders who file false complaints to get a refund on their ride

The rules try to over-regulate most aspects of cab aggregator services — from pricing to licenses — but fail to make sufficient provisions for safety. According to the draft, the transport department will set the minimum and maximum fares for cab aggregators. This rule strikes at the heart of cab aggregators’ business model.

Maps have been neglected when it comes to localization efforts by governments and private bodies