Uber Apologizes and Reinstates Account of Woman Named Swastika Chandra

Swastika Chandra's Uber account was reinstated after a cultural misunderstanding regarding her name, which means 'good luck' in Sanskrit.

Swastika Chandra, an Australian resident with Fijian roots, faced a ban from Uber due to her first name being flagged as offensive.
Her name, which has cultural significance and means 'good luck' in Sanskrit, was mistaken for its association with Nazi symbolism.
The issue, which persisted for five months, was resolved with the help of the Hindu Council of Australia and the NSW Attorney-General.
Uber acknowledged the cultural nuances of names and apologized for the inconvenience caused to Chandra.
Support from the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies highlighted the difference between innocent use of a name and the promotion of hate.