TOF had completed the final closure of its fund in early 2013 with commitments of about USD 600 million from marquee global investors. Uber had earlier said it would invest USD 50 million in Hyderabad over the next five years to establish a facility that would be its biggest international office. Uber is piloting cash payments in Hyderabad, a first in its global operations and has also added auto rickshaws to its platform as part of its efforts to expand services in India. However, it has not been a smooth sailing for the US-based firm in the country. It has been embroiled in repeated controversies over alleged misconduct by its drivers with women passengers. Last December, it faced a temporary ban in the wake of a woman passenger alleging rape by one of its driver. It is also witnessing strong competition from local players like Ola in India, which is now Uber's largest market geographically outside the US.