Updated with Uber's reponse below US based online cab service Uber has forayed into India, by launching its services in Bangalore. The company however notes that it will be under "secret testing mode" in Bangalore for the next few weeks, during which the availability of cars will be limited. The launch was quite expected considering Uber had listed three job openings in Bangalore recently. At the time of writing this article, Uber offers only high end sedans called 'UberBLACK". Some of the cars available include Toyota Corolla Altis, Mercedes Benz S-Class and Honda Civic. Its not clear if this also includes a private driver like in the United States. Uber informed that other vehicles are in the works. It offers five types of vehicles in the US - UberBLACK, uberX, uberTAXI, UberSUV and UberLUX. Update: Uber has informed that the cars currently available include Mercedes E-Class, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Uber currently offers cab booking through its iPhone and Android apps. We tried the Android app and noticed that one needs to sign in or register for an account before making a cab booking. The app allows users to sign in through their Google account credentials or by filling up a form with requisite details like email address and mobile number. Credit Card Necessary: Following this, users need to link their credit card to their account, either by manually entering their credit card or scanning their credit card and there is no option to skip this step. While this approach works in the US due to high…
