Here are the top headlines from startup space this week.
Uber to allow users book rides via WhatsApp in India
Ride-hailing platform Uber will soon allow users in India to book a ride via WhatsApp, the company said, announcing a partnership with the Meta Platforms-owned messaging service.
A global first for the ride-hailing giant, users can book an Uber ride by sending a message to the Uber WhatsApp chatbot, instead of downloading the app.
This partnership will allow users to register on Uber, book a ride, and get a trip receipt, all within WhatsApp. This service is currently available for Uber riders in Lucknow as a part of a pilot, a press release said.
PhonePe starts Rs 999 health insurance aimed at young first-time buyers
Digital payments and financial services company PhonePe has introduced a new health insurance plan that starts at Rs 999 to cater to young first-time health insurance buyers.
The plan offers coverage for hospitalisation expenses including in-patient and ICU…
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