Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh steps down after 11 years
New Delhi, June 26
Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh has stepped down from his role after an 11-year association with the ride-hailing company to pursue another leadership opportunity, the company said on Friday.
Confirming the development, an Uber spokesperson told IANS that the company remains committed to expanding its presence in India, which continues to be one of its most important markets globally.
"India is one of Uber's most important markets globally, an important driver of innovation and long-term growth. The strength of our business today reflects the incredible team and foundation built over the years," the spokesperson stated.
"We thank Prabhjeet for his leadership and lasting contributions in his decade-long journey with Uber - we remain deeply committed to our next phase of growth in India," the spokesperson added.
Singh joined Uber more than a decade ago and played a significant role in shaping the company's operations across India and South Asia.
His tenure coincided with a period of rapid growth for the ride-hailing industry, marked by evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements and intense competition.
During his leadership, Uber expanded its footprint across several Indian cities and diversified its services beyond conventional cab-hailing operations. The company increased its focus on technology-driven mobility solutions, strengthened driver partnerships and introduced initiatives aimed at enhancing customer experience.
Singh oversaw Uber's operations during a transformative phase for the mobility sector, as the company adapted to changing market dynamics and sought to deepen its presence in India. The country has consistently been identified by Uber as a key growth market within its global business strategy.
His departure comes at a time when Uber is continuing to invest in expanding its offerings and strengthening its position in the Indian mobility ecosystem.
The company has not yet announced a successor to Singh or shared details regarding the leadership transition.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good riddance! Uber has been charging exorbitant surge pricing and the driver earnings have only decreased over the years. Maybe this leadership change could bring some fresh perspective and actually focus on driver welfare instead of just shareholder value. The company talks about India being their 'most important market' but they treat their drivers like second-class citizens.
From what I've seen in the business press, India is still a tough market for Uber — regulatory hurdles, intense competition from Ola, and the two-wheeler segment. Dara Khosrowshahi must be planning some big leadership changes. The successor choice will tell us a lot about Uber's strategy: do they want a local Indian leader or a global exec parachuted in? 🧐
I remember when Uber started in India and it was such a game-changer! Prabhjeet was there from the early days when they were fighting Ola for market share. His journey is inspiring. But now Uber's charm has worn off — the app is buggy, customer support is non-existent, and the pricing structure has become opaque. Someone needs to shake things up from the ground. 🚗
Personally, I think Uber's focus on premium services and airport rides has alienated the mass market in India. While they've expanded to smaller cities, the reliability is poor — sometimes you wait 20 mins only for the driver to cancel. The next leader should focus on the basics: driver availability, fair pricing, and actually answering customer complaints. Not some fancy AI features. 😤
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