Wednesday, September 16
Ride-hailing app Uber on Thursday said it has expanded its intercity offering by 50% to more than 3,000 routes across India, and expects to grow at the same rate during the next year. Uber also announced the launch of Uber Intercity Motorhomes -- a limited-period offering from August 7 to September 6, that can be booked for trips starting from Delhi-NCR. "At the end of CY 2024, Uber Intercity was present across 2,000 routes. Uber has increased the intercity routes by 50% to over 3,000, and hopes to grow at the same rate during the next year," said Shweta Mantri, Head of Rider Verticals, Uber India and South Asia. Each Intercity Motorhome will be assisted by a driver and a helper, seating 4-5 riders. The vehicles include entertainment and convenience amenities such as a television, lavatory
The European Union has confirmed that its digital border control mechanism, the Entry/Exit System (EES), will officially begin operations from 12 October 2025. The system, which has been in development for years, will record biometric and travel data of non-EU nationals entering and leaving the Schengen Area.The change is significant for Indian passport holders and other third-country nationals travelling to the EU on short-stay visas or under visa-waiver schemes. The EES rollout will take place over six months across all air, land, and sea border points.Launch timelineAccording to the official EU website, the Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin rolling out on October 12, 2025. The full system is expected to be operational across all borders by April 10, 2026.Phased implementation Starting
