Uber and Rapido held talks in May 2026 to combine their India ride-hailing businesses, and the discussions ended once the two sides split over who would control the combined company. Uber proposed a combination run by Rapido's management, while Rapido countered by offering to buy Uber's India operations for cash and stock. Rapido has denied the account.

Happy Friday! Uber and Rapido explored combining their India ride-hailing operations in May, sources told us. This and more in todays ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Uber and Rapido held talks in May 2026 to combine their India ride-hailing businesses, and the discussions ended once the two sides split over who would control the combined…