Uber's plans for the city, where it is also testing cash payments with its first such pilot program, are the result of an interesting coming together with local authorities. Yes, Uber — a company known for taking on regulators and its foes directly; as we saw in France very recently — is working in tandem with authorities, who are no doubt excited by the financial commitment and potential jobs that will be created. "Hyderabad was always the preferred choice," Uber said in a statement.