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Uber launches UberOne to make ridesharing easier
MUMBAI: : How many times have you been left stranded waiting for another Uber driver to accept your request after the first has said yes and then cancelled at the last minute?
Almost all of us have fallen victim to this behaviour with Uber drivers at the end of a long day when we have wanted to get home after a tiring day at work or a long haul flight.
Well Uber has heard travelers’ painful complaints and launched UberOne, its first membership program in India. Its intent: bring unprecedented savings and exclusive benefits to millions of riders across the country. Uber’s global membership program offers discounts and exclusive experiences for rides, helping members navigate everyday life more easily.
Passengers can pick up one of two membership plans: Rs 149 per month or Rs 1499 annually. Uber will also offer exciting launch period discounts on the monthly plan. With UberOne, members can access exclusive savings and benefits, making it a smart choice for riders. Members can enjoy up to 10% UberOne credits on each ride, resulting in significant savings and valuable perks.
As a first-of-its-kind program in the Indian ridesharing market, UberOne reflects Uber’s commitment to understanding local preferences, ensuring that its tailored offerings cater to the needs of its riders in India.
Now here comes the clincher: preferential access to the highest-rated drivers. By prioritizing quality and reliability, members can expect an elevated experience every time they ride with Uber, ensuring their safety and convenience. Additionally, UberOne provides premium, round-the-clock customer support exclusively for members. This dedicated support team ensures quick and efficient resolutions to any issues, enhancing the overall experience for riders.
“Mobility is essential and affordability is paramount and with the launch of Uber One, we’re excited to bring a unique membership experience to our riders in India,” says Uber India & south Asia president Prabhjeet Singh. ” We understand the importance of value and convenience in everyday travel, and we’re committed to delivering a program that offers just that. Uber One is designed to enhance our riders’ experience and make every journey even more rewarding.”
The membership program is available across all Uber ride options, including UberGo, Premier, XL, Reserve, Auto, Moto, Intercity, Rental, Shuttle and Package – making it accessible for a wide range of travel preferences. Uber users can sign up directly from the latest version of the Uber app, gaining immediate access to the benefits.
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From mega bills to spontaneous dates: Swiggy Dineout Valentine’s report
From mega bills to last-minute plans, India celebrated love with flair
MUMBAI: Valentine’s Day 2026 was a feast for the senses and wallets alike, according to Swiggy Dineout. India’s on-demand dining platform revealed how the nation celebrated romance with big gestures, lively nights out, and plenty of spontaneous bookings.
Metropolitan hubs continued to rule the roost with Bengaluru, Delhi, and Hyderabad seeing the most reservations. Emerging cities aren’t far behind, with Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh joining the party. Growth was particularly striking in Surat (up 180 per cent), Vadodara (155 per cent) and Bhubaneswar (145.5 per cent) compared with the previous Saturday.
Mumbai stole the headlines with a single customer splashing out Rs 130,155 – the highest bill in the country. The city also hosted the largest single group booking, with 30 diners coming together to celebrate in style. Most Valentine’s transactions took place between 10pm and 11pm, proving love, and hunger, strike late.
Mumbai stole the spotlight with a mega-spender whose bill made everyone else blush, while savvy diners were cashing in on discounts, including a Pune customer saving 60% and another in Bengaluru saving 50 per cent. Fine dining was on fire, with bookings up 121 per cent year-on-year, though pubs, bars, and lounges remained the crowd favourites, accounting for 30.6 per cent of all reservations. Last-minute romance was the order of the day, with 66 per cent of diners booking within two hours of heading out. Together, India saved over Rs 6 crore, proving that love can be grand, yet thrifty.
Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi led the premium dining rush, showing a growing appetite for curated, high-end experiences. Meanwhile, spontaneous bookings reinforced modern lifestyles, where convenience and instant gratification rule the day.
Whether it was big spends, huge groups, or a last-minute romantic dash, Valentine’s Day 2026 proved love and dining go hand in hand – and sometimes, they go all out.
