Bringing order to cab aggregators in Bengaluru
9 years, 2 months ago

Bringing order to cab aggregators in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

If the State government has its way, all cabs in Bengaluru, including the ones with cab aggregators, will soon have to fix digital meters and operate within a maximum fare limit. While fares less than the set fare can be considered, the total fare cannot cross the upper limit set by the department.” The Transport Department’s move to regulate taxi fares and introduce digital meters instead of GPS-enabled phones will bring order to an arbitrary pricing system. As of now, aggregators use cabs with tourist taxi or luxury cab permits, which allows them to use the ‘surge pricing’ model. Highlights Aggregators to register under Section 93 of Motor Vehicle Act Compulsory verification of drivers Aggregator has to set up and operate a control room Pay licence fee and security deposit to the government Stiff opposition expected After the notification is issued, stakeholders and citizens can file comments and objections within 30 days.

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Bengaluru gets metered taxis with no surge or peak-hour pricing, app launch soon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru gets metered taxis with no surge or peak-hour pricing, app launch soon

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru residents now have a new alternative to app-based cabs, as metered taxis have been introduced in the city. The Nagara Metered Taxis promise fair pricing with no peak-hour charges, hidden fees, or inflated fares during rain—a welcome relief for daily travelers. Unlike app-based ride services, Nagara taxis will strictly follow metered fares, ensuring passengers are charged fairly. X users …

Commuters fume as pvt buses jack up fares in Bengaluru
3 months ago

Commuters fume as pvt buses jack up fares in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Just ahead of the New Year, private bus operators have hiked their fares to cash in on people heading to their home towns, or tourist and pilgrimage destinations. This time, the fare has increased by over 30 per cent.” “During New Year, Sankranti, Ugadi, Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturti, Ayudha Pooja, Deepavali and on long week ends, private travel operators …

Bengaluru auto rickshaw fares may rise as unions demand revision, RTA meeting soon: Report
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru auto rickshaw fares may rise as unions demand revision, RTA meeting soon: Report

Hindustan Times  

Auto-rickshaw fares in Bengaluru could soon go up, as the Regional Transport Authority is set to meet with auto unions on December 23 to discuss a fare revision. The last fare adjustment was made in December 2021 According to a Moneycontrol report, drivers are pushing for an increase in the minimum fare from ₹30 to ₹40 for the first two …

Uber keen on launching shuttle services in Bengaluru after Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad. What's stopping them?
4 months, 1 week ago

Uber keen on launching shuttle services in Bengaluru after Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad. What's stopping them?

Hindustan Times  

The cab aggregator Uber aims to launch bus shuttle services in Bengaluru to improve the mobility conditions in the tech capital. After launching the idea in Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad, Uber is now looking to enter Bengaluru with a similar idea of ferrying large numbers of people from one place to another. In an announcement, Uber said, “The mass-transit mobility …

As fleet shrinks, commuters complain that getting a cab in Bengaluru feels impossible
4 months, 1 week ago

As fleet shrinks, commuters complain that getting a cab in Bengaluru feels impossible

The Hindu  

“I rely on cabs to commute nearly 30 km to my office every day, but booking one has become increasingly challenging, especially during peak hours or when it rains,” said Shruthi N., a marketing executive from Marathahalli in Bengaluru. It’s incredibly frustrating to deal with such unpredictability on a daily basis.” Shruthi’s struggle mirrors the plight of many Bengalureans as …

Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month: Report

Hindustan Times  

After Namma Yatri’s resounding success, another local mobility app, especially tailored for auto rickshaws, made an entry into Bengaluru. The app Nagara Metered Auto roped in a few auto drivers from the city and promised its customers that they would operate with meter fares. Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month According to a report …

Bengaluru user shocked by Uber’s exorbitant prices for short city trip!
1 year ago

Bengaluru user shocked by Uber’s exorbitant prices for short city trip!

Live Mint  

Bengaluru, known for its notorious traffic, has once again made headlines as an Uber user expressed shock at the exorbitant prices for a short trip within the city. The incident unfolded when a user named Rajesh Bhattad shared a screenshot on a microblogging site, revealing that Uber was showcasing prices nearly ₹2,000 for a ride from Kempegowda International Airport to …

Uber, Ola will have to fall in line as Karnataka govt fixes uniform fare for taxis
1 year, 1 month ago

Uber, Ola will have to fall in line as Karnataka govt fixes uniform fare for taxis

Hindustan Times  

City taxis and those operating through app-based aggregators like Uber and Ola will now have to follow the new fare structure announced by the Karnataka Transport Department. According to the new fare structure, cabs have been categorised into three classes based on the cost of the vehicle. With this new order released by the department on Saturday, fares for app-based …

Karnataka fixes uniform fare for taxis including Uber, Ola: Check new fares
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka fixes uniform fare for taxis including Uber, Ola: Check new fares

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Transport Department announced new fare structure for city taxis and those operating through app-based aggregators like Uber and Ola on Saturday. As per the new order released by the department, fares for app-based cab aggregators, as well as city taxis, would be uniform. Karnataka: What's new fare structure for taxis According to the new fare structure, cabs have …

Karnataka transport department revises cab fares, brings in uniform structure
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka transport department revises cab fares, brings in uniform structure

Hindustan Times  

After more than two years, the Karnataka transport department has revised the uniform cab fares for cab aggregators and other private services in the state. Karnataka transport department revises cab fares, brings in uniform structure According to the transport department, the minimum cab fare for up to the first four kilometers has increased to ₹100 from ₹75. Last time, the …

Cabs, delivery vehicles in Delhi to go electric by 2030, as LG notifies Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme
1 year, 3 months ago

Cabs, delivery vehicles in Delhi to go electric by 2030, as LG notifies Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme

Firstpost  

Delhi’s LG VK Saxena has approved the ‘Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023’. This mandates a swift transition of commercial vehicle fleets used by aggregators, delivery services, and e-commerce companies to electric vehicles after 2030 In a significant move towards promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable mobility, the Delhi government has unveiled the ‘Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator …

Policy to run cab-like buses in Delhi notified
1 year, 4 months ago

Policy to run cab-like buses in Delhi notified

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Interested aggregators can now apply for their license by submitting details to the transport department. The Delhi government has notified the premium bus aggregator scheme paving the way for people to avail “cab-like” services on buses, wherein they can reserve seats in premium air-conditioned buses remotely through mobile apps, according to officials aware of the matter. The new …

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Government announced a ban on car pooling in the state's capital city Bengaluru, in keeping with the demands of taxi driver associations. Karnataka Government's transport department advised residents of Bengaluru not to take rides from the carpooling apps like BlaBla car, Quick Ride among others. Ride-hailing apps like BlaBla Car, Quickride, Rideshare, Commute Easy, and Carpool Adda have …

Bengaluru: Private Transporters' Bandh on Monday, Likely to Affect Commuters
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengaluru: Private Transporters' Bandh on Monday, Likely to Affect Commuters

News 18  

Lakhs of private vehicles including autos, taxis, maxi cabs, goods vehicles and corporate buses could stay off the roads on Monday, making commuting difficult for school students and office-goers, among others, as the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations has called for a ’bandh’. As private maxi cabs are one of the main modes of transport for several …

Explained | Will Karnataka Govt’s ride-hailing app help drivers and commuters?
1 year, 7 months ago

Explained | Will Karnataka Govt’s ride-hailing app help drivers and commuters?

The Hindu  

Story so far With a surge in grievances voiced by taxi and auto drivers against private ride-hailing platforms, Karnataka’s Minister of Transport Ramalinga Reddy recently announced a plan by the State Transport Department to create its own taxi and auto booking application, similar to that of private cab aggregators. Mr. Reddy told The Hindu, “We have decided to develop an …

Activists, commuters give thumbs up to Karnataka government’s taxi and auto booking app proposal
1 year, 7 months ago

Activists, commuters give thumbs up to Karnataka government’s taxi and auto booking app proposal

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government's plan to create a taxi and auto booking app has garnered positive responses from activists and commuters. Vinay Sreenivasa, member of Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike, suggested that while the idea holds promise, the government must consult with auto drivers to ensure a smooth implementation. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy had earlier said that the government had decided to …

Karnataka government will develop cab and auto aggregator app: Transport Minister
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka government will develop cab and auto aggregator app: Transport Minister

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday announced that the State Transport Department will develop a taxi and auto booking app similar to private cab aggregators like Ola and Uber. “We have decided to develop an app similar to private cab aggregators since auto and cab drivers have been facing many issues. Especially, the commission paid to the cab aggregators …

Delhi govt approves cab aggregator scheme; mandates panic button, only electric bike taxis permitted I DETAILS
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi govt approves cab aggregator scheme; mandates panic button, only electric bike taxis permitted I DETAILS

India TV News  

New cab aggregator scheme: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approved the new Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023 wherein it mandated compulsory panic buttons in taxis, integration with emergency response number '112', and phase-wise transition to EVs. "This scheme prioritises the safety of passengers and ensures timely grievance redressal, while also promoting the use of electric vehicles and reducing …

Bengaluru: Officer who was responsible for auto fare slash transferred
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru: Officer who was responsible for auto fare slash transferred

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Thursday transferred transport commissioner THM Kumar, who made headlines recently banned app-based cab aggregators from offering auto-rickshaw rides. The state government's Department of Administrative Reforms appointed posted N Siddaramappa, the managing director of the Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited, with immediate effect. In October, the state's Transport Department had issued an order asking app-based cab …

After HC cap: Uber may restrict auto services in parts of Bengaluru
2 years, 4 months ago

After HC cap: Uber may restrict auto services in parts of Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Uber India is considering limiting the auto services in some parts of Bengaluru as running the business may turn unviable due to the Karnataka high court’s temporary orders to cap the commission charged by the aggregator at 10%, an Uber spokesperson said on Tuesday. Uber said the commission it charges is used to cover costs of value-added services On October …

Uber plans to limit auto services to select areas in Bengaluru citing non-viability
2 years, 4 months ago

Uber plans to limit auto services to select areas in Bengaluru citing non-viability

The Hindu  

Citing that 10% commission cap is not financially sustainable, taxi aggregator Uber is contemplating to limit auto services in selected parts of Bengaluru where the service is viable. In the face of these commission caps, we may have to make the difficult decision to limit Uber Auto to select parts of Bengaluru where the service is viable. This will hurt …

Try for Consensus on Autorickshaw Fares, Karnataka HC Tells State Govt, Cab Aggregators
2 years, 5 months ago

Try for Consensus on Autorickshaw Fares, Karnataka HC Tells State Govt, Cab Aggregators

News 18  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the state government and cab aggregator services to explore the possibility of working out a consensus on autorickshaw fares to be charged through Ola and Uber. The state Transport Department had banned the cab aggregator services from providing autorickshaw services to the public, citing the high fares being charged. The state government and …

Taxi aggregators in Bengaluru continue auto services overlooking Transport Department order
2 years, 5 months ago

Taxi aggregators in Bengaluru continue auto services overlooking Transport Department order

The Hindu  

Taxi aggregators in Bengaluru have yet again overlooked the order of the Transport Department by continuing auto services via their mobile apps. Following written responses from them, the department held a meeting on Tuesday and again notices were issued to stop the auto services with effect from Wednesday and apply for licences. The commissioner said among the aggregators, Uber has …

Bengaluru: Auto-Rickshaw Services Not Discontinued by Ola and Uber Despite Govt Order
2 years, 5 months ago

Bengaluru: Auto-Rickshaw Services Not Discontinued by Ola and Uber Despite Govt Order

News 18  

The mobile app-based cab aggregators Ola and Uber have continued to show auto-rickshaw services on their mobile applications in Bengaluru, despite the state government’s order to ban them. The Transport Department officials, too, remained tight-lipped on why these companies were showing auto-rickshaw services on their applications and not paying heed to the government order. Meanwhile, auto-rickshaw drivers turned up to …

This Bengaluru cab service welcomes ban on autorickshaws by cab aggregators
2 years, 5 months ago

This Bengaluru cab service welcomes ban on autorickshaws by cab aggregators

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has barred app-based cab aggregators from offering auto rickshaw services after allegations drivers were overcharging customers by crossing the state's fare cap. MYn management also wrote to the state government and thanked it for launching an inquiry into the alleged overcharging. On Thursday the Karnataka transport department issued an order that said regulations had been violated by …

K\'taka warns cab aggregators of action if autorickshaw services not dropped by Monday
2 years, 5 months ago

K\'taka warns cab aggregators of action if autorickshaw services not dropped by Monday

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: With taxi aggregators including Ola and Uber unrelenting to the Karnataka government's direction to stop autorickshaw services under its domain with immediate effect, the state transport department has warned that the enforcement will start from Monday. The state government had on Thursday issued a notice to Ola, Uber and other taxi aggregators for violating the Karnataka On-demand Transportation Technology …

Karnataka govt directs Ola, Uber to stop auto-rickshaw services
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka govt directs Ola, Uber to stop auto-rickshaw services

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has directed the app-based cab aggregators to stop their ‘illegal' autorickshaw hailing services in the city with immediate effect, citing violation of norms. The Karnataka State Road Transport Authority issued a notice to the companies on Thursday, in which it stated that the cab aggregators have been allowed to run the internet-based application taxi aggregator services …

Karnataka Govt Could Ban Ola, Uber and Rapido Over Exorbitant Fares, Issues Notice
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Govt Could Ban Ola, Uber and Rapido Over Exorbitant Fares, Issues Notice

News 18  

Karnataka Transport Department has issued notices to Ola, Uber and Rapido to immediately stop their auto services on complaint against exorbitant charges levied to customers. But, cab aggregators are allegedly charging Rs 100 as minimum fare and a large number of people have raised complaints against it. Meanwhile, Bengaluru Autorickshaw Drivers Union plans to launch a mobile app – ‘Namma …

Ola, Uber, Rapido autos 'illegal' in Bengaluru: Here's why their services will stop in three days
2 years, 5 months ago

Ola, Uber, Rapido autos 'illegal' in Bengaluru: Here's why their services will stop in three days

Firstpost  

The decision has been taken by the Karnataka transport department after several commuters registered complaints with them over Ola and Uber charging a minimum of Rs 100 even if the distance is below two kilometres Bengaluru: Karnataka transport department on Thursday, 6 October, issued notices to ride-hailing platform Ola’s parent company, ANI Technologies, along with Uber and Rapido, calling their …

Ola, Uber slapped with 292 cases in Bengaluru for charging excess fare: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

Ola, Uber slapped with 292 cases in Bengaluru for charging excess fare: Report

Hindustan Times  

Cab aggregators Ola, Uber and others have come under the radar of the Karnataka Transport Department officials after several complaints poured in from commuters in Bengaluru on high fares. Transport department officials in Karnataka have taken cab aggregators to task by booking them under 292 cases for charging excess fares. A report by The Hindu said the transport department has …

‘Surge prices’ for cab services hit commuters hard
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Surge prices’ for cab services hit commuters hard

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Surge pricing levied by cab aggregators whenever it rains in the city is not only hurting commuters, but also making more and more people opt for personal vehicles. Satyanarayana Mathala, president, Telangana Facilities Management Council, says the surge pricing of cabs will naturally push more and more people towards using their personal vehicles to commute to work. We do …

Crypto firm director joins online rant on Bengaluru's cab problem; See post here
2 years, 9 months ago

Crypto firm director joins online rant on Bengaluru's cab problem; See post here

Hindustan Times  

Ankit Vengurlekar, the Director and Editor-in-Chief of CoinSwitch Kuber, a cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2017 in Bengaluru, joined the online rant on the city's ongoing ride-hailing problems, and the post is going viral. To help us get to the bottom of this issue at the earliest, please share your CRN number via Direct Message.” However, not all Twitterati were …

Indian government issues fresh guidelines for cab aggregators like Uber, Ola putting a cap on surge pricing
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian government issues fresh guidelines for cab aggregators like Uber, Ola putting a cap on surge pricing

Firstpost  

Prices of cab availing services likely to get lower as the government issues new guidelines to cab aggregators. The ministry of road and Transport highways, India announced new guidelines for cab aggregators through a notification released on 26 November. “The city taxi fare indexed by WPI for the current year shall be the base fare chargeable to customers availing aggregator …

No more surge pricing: Maharashtra fixes upper limit for fares of app-based cabs
5 years ago

No more surge pricing: Maharashtra fixes upper limit for fares of app-based cabs

Live Mint  

Mumbai: In a significant development, the Maharashtra government on Monday decided to set the upper cap for the fares of app-based cabs of aggregators by approving the report of the Khatua Committee. In its report, the Khatua panel had recommended to fix the base fare between ₹14 and ₹16 per km for three categories of aggregator cabs regular, mid-sized and …

Government mulls cap on surge pricing, penalty against drivers of cab aggregators
5 years, 4 months ago

Government mulls cap on surge pricing, penalty against drivers of cab aggregators

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Centre is likely to cap surge pricing charged by taxi aggregators such as Ola and Uber. In what may improve women safety and consumer experience, the government may also mandate taxi aggregators to have a 24x7 helpline. While a broad framework is expected to improve customer experience, it is also likely to increase the compliance burden, along …

RSS affiliate wants to curb surge pricing of Uber, Ola
5 years, 6 months ago

RSS affiliate wants to curb surge pricing of Uber, Ola

India TV News  

Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, a key RSS affiliate, has declared war on 'surge pricing' by cab aggregators like Uber and Ola. In a letter to Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, the SJM has demanded regulation of surge pricing limits for taxi aggregators under Motor Vehicles Act 2019. SJM's Ashwini Mahajan wrote, "It has been observed that the taxi …

RSS’s Swadeshi Jagaran Manch asks Gadkari to better regulate surge pricing
5 years, 6 months ago

RSS’s Swadeshi Jagaran Manch asks Gadkari to better regulate surge pricing

Live Mint  

Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, a sister organization of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has written to the road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari that there is a need to better regulate surge pricing limits for taxi aggregators. Ashwani Mahajan, All India Co-convener of Swadeshi Jagaran Manch told Mint that he has requested the minister that the taxi aggregator rules, under the …

How app-based cab rides are set to get smoother
5 years, 7 months ago

How app-based cab rides are set to get smoother

Live Mint  

Ola and Uber are now an integral part of our daily routine. Mint looks at how The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, will impact these cab aggregators. What does the motor vehicles bill say about cab aggregators? It’s the first time cab aggregators have got statutory recognition as “digital intermediaries” or “transport aggregators”. There are also complaints about drivers not following …

UP government mulls legal framework to regulate app-based cabs, bike taxis
6 years, 6 months ago

UP government mulls legal framework to regulate app-based cabs, bike taxis

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government may soon come out with a comprehensive policy to regulate the operation of app-based cabs and bike taxis, as operated by aggregators like Ola and Uber, in various cities. Under the rules, the app-based transport companies may also be asked to share their data regarding drivers with the transport department for analysis and verification. The rules …

In Bengaluru, driver-partners of cab aggregators resorting to cab distress sale
7 years, 8 months ago

In Bengaluru, driver-partners of cab aggregators resorting to cab distress sale

The Hindu  

The cab-aggregator model, which for a brief time brought smiles to the faces of both customers and driver-partners, seems to be headed for a decline in Bengaluru. While there are no official figures on how many drivers are registered with the two biggest aggregators in the city, many drivers said they are planning an exit from the aggregator-based model. “Every …

Bengaluru: Monsoon blues Cabbies can rain on your parade
7 years, 9 months ago

Bengaluru: Monsoon blues Cabbies can rain on your parade

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: With the full-fledged monsoon hitting Bengaluru, commuting from a crowded Indiranagar or even a deserted Bhartiya City in Hebbal has become difficult. Though cab aggregators claim to offer services 24x7, we often find refreshing the mobile app repeatedly to book a cab, either finding none or getting cancelled by the driver. Three Uber drivers cancelled on me, Ola autos …

Surge pricing: Here’s how Maharashtra will regulate Ola and Uber cabs
8 years ago

Surge pricing: Here’s how Maharashtra will regulate Ola and Uber cabs

Hindustan Times  

App-based cabs will no longer be able to get away with surge pricing, with the Maharashtra government announcing a set of rules meant to regulate aggregators like Ola and Uber and put a cap on fares. Addressing the commuters’ top woe of surge pricing — where demand and supply dictate the fares — the government has decided to fix the …

Centre approves surge pricing with conditions
8 years, 3 months ago

Centre approves surge pricing with conditions

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: With the ministry of road transport and highways issuing Taxi Policy guidelines, the government is set to bring Uber, Ola and other App based taxi aggregators under government control. Though the government decided to approve surge pricing, Uber and Ola should validate algorithms used for distance and fare calculation. Aggregators should preserve and provide on demand the data regarding …

Karnataka HC Upholds Govt Rules To Regulate Ola, Uber; Supports Ban On Surge Pricing [Read Judgment]
8 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka HC Upholds Govt Rules To Regulate Ola, Uber; Supports Ban On Surge Pricing [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday upheld rules framed by the state government to regulate fares by taxi aggregators such as Ola and Uber, which includes a ban on surge pricing by these platforms.Dismissing Uber India’s challenge to constitutionality of the rules governing its operation, the high court declared the Karnataka On-demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016,. Justice Raghvendra S. …

Hyderabad: Uber cab charges Rs 3,566 for ride on rainy day
8 years, 6 months ago

Hyderabad: Uber cab charges Rs 3,566 for ride on rainy day

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: When Mr Sandeep Kumar booked a Uber cab from Vanasthalipuram to Raheja Mind Space IT Park at Hitec City on Wednesday morning, the fare displayed was Rs 3,566, which led him to Tweet sarcastically: “Check out the cheap cost from Vanasthalipuram to Hitec City”. Many citizens complained that Uber and Ola cabs on Wednesday, in the name of surge …

Is surge pricing by Uber and Ola legal in India?
8 years, 8 months ago

Is surge pricing by Uber and Ola legal in India?

Firstpost  

Taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola revolutionised the taxi service system through technology. While these services are extremely popular, their surge pricing systems have invited controversy around the world By Asheeta Regidi Taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola revolutionised the taxi service system through technology. In India, the Karnataka Transport Department recently issued a show-cause notice to Ola for using …

Ola gets notice from Karnataka govt on complaints over peak hour charges
8 years, 8 months ago

Ola gets notice from Karnataka govt on complaints over peak hour charges

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Barely a month after cab aggregator Ola received a permit under the Karnataka On-demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules 2016, the state transport department has issued a show cause notice to the company over complaints of charging customers over the prescribed fares under ‘peak hour charges’ and operating shuttle services. The letter comes at a time when the Karnataka High …

Uber unveils upfront fare
8 years, 9 months ago

Uber unveils upfront fare

Business Standard  

New name Taxi-hailing app Uber is giving a new name to surge pricing — upfront fare Out of sight Taxi-hailing app Uber is giving a new name to surge pricing — upfront fare.Uber hopes that by showing fares to customers before booking a ride, a practice it follows for shared rides on its platform, it can be more successful.Uber says …

Six setbacks to Uber’s expansion in India
8 years, 9 months ago

Six setbacks to Uber’s expansion in India

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: For Uber Inc., the world’s most valuable start-up, India is a market it cannot afford to lose, especially considering Didi Kuaidi’s dominance in China. RBI’s two-factor authentication rule for credit card payments Uber’s proposition of a seamless ride depended to a great extent on cashless payments. The Karnataka government, which fixed an upper limit for the fare charged by …

Bengaluru: Parking permit to cab aggregators at KIA opposed
8 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru: Parking permit to cab aggregators at KIA opposed

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Members of the Bengaluru Tourist Taxi Owners Association have raised objection to allowing of bay parking facility at the Kempegowda International Airport to cab aggregators. K. Radhakrishna Holla, President, Bengaluru Tourist Taxi Owners Association, told Deccan Chronicle that the BTTOA has submitted complaints to the Transport Department and the Kempegowda International Airport Authority regarding the unhealthy permission for bay …

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