Uber claims it can make a dent in Bangkok’s traffic woes, but is this true?

Uber has long claimed it can help decrease traffic and help the environment but...


Captain’s Log, November 6: Uber suspends surge pricing in Penang, Oz sees its largest ever ICO

Also, iflix launches in Bangladesh and Grab crosses 1 billion rides Uber...


Factory operations manager Polymer spins out from Dandelion Chocolate

 Not every startup journey starts as sweetly as the road co-founders Ishita...


Captain’s Log, Oct 12: Ratan Tata says Indian startups not disruptive enough; Meru Cabs accuses Ola, Uber of distorting market

Also in the news is CEO Annabelle Kwok’s resignation from SmartCow, a...


It is official: Ola announces US$1.1B led by Tencent to add AI and Machine Learning capabilities

Ola is currently in advanced talks with other investors to close an...


Angry riders flame Uber for implementing wait-time charges for tardy passengers

After the first three minutes, riders will be charged an additional 20 cents per...


Captain’s Log, Oct 3: Uber loses its Vietnam CEO but inks a partnership with Tokopedia

Also, URwork launches in Los Angeles, Drivemate raises funding, and more...


Ola secures US$2B funding from SoftBank, Tencent to catch up with Uber in India: Report

RNT Associates, a VC fund jointly run by Ratan Tata and the...


Uber’s first employee in Asia, Vidit Agrawal, joins Singapore car marketplace Carro as COO

Vidit Agrawal said that he wants to “go back to building companies”...


Travis Kalanick appoints Ursula Burns, John Thain to Uber’s board

 Former Uber chief Travis Kalanick has appointed two more people to the...