San Francisco headquartered Uber Technologies Inc., introduced Uber Lite in India, claiming that the app would use five megabytes of data, the same amount of smartphone memory as “just 3 selfies.” The app will work on all Android phones, which account for 98 percent of the Indian market.
Uber also said that the new app will help riders with “spotty connectivity” or “limited data plans” by using a progress bar instead of a map to show how close the driver is. It will also show popular pickup points when it can’t detect a rider’s location. 
The app will soon add multiple language choices — a key feature in India with its many regional languages — and the ability to book rides offline.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
