Nearly a year on, Karnataka government’s ride-hailing app still in the works
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nearly a year on, Karnataka government’s ride-hailing app still in the works

The Hindu  

It has been almost a year since the Karnataka government announced plans to launch its own ride-hailing app, similar to Ola and Uber. Exorbitant commissions The dissatisfaction among cab and auto drivers with private ride-hailing apps has been a driving force behind the government’s decision. As part of their preparatory efforts, Transport Department officials planned a visit to Kerala to study the government-operated Kerala Savari app model. Launched in 2022, Kerala Savari is the country’s first online taxi service owned by a State Government.

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Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month: Report
5 months, 2 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 …

Another union-backed ride-hailing app, Nagara Metered Auto, launched in Bengaluru: Report
6 months, 1 week ago

Another union-backed ride-hailing app, Nagara Metered Auto, launched in Bengaluru: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru city is all set to get yet another union-backed auto-rickshaw app after the success of Namma Yatri, with the Karnataka Rajya Chalakara Parishath, in collaboration with Agnibhu Technologies launching the 'Nagara Metered Auto' app today, i.e., Monday, available for download on the Google Play Store, Moneycontrol reported. The move comes amid the union's opposition to bike taxis, ride-hailing giants …

Decision on carpooling apps in 10 days; until then they can continue unhindered: Karnataka Transport Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

Decision on carpooling apps in 10 days; until then they can continue unhindered: Karnataka Transport Minister

The Hindu  

Amidst the confusion surrounding carpooling apps, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Tuesday, October 3, clarified that there was currently no ban on carpooling in Bengaluru. However, in commercial carpooling, the drivers actively look for people to ride in their cars,” said K.N.M. Meanwhile, carpooling apps can continue their operations without interruption in the city.” Opposition by auto, taxi drivers Autorickshaw …

Explained | Will Karnataka Govt’s ride-hailing app help drivers and commuters?
1 year, 4 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 …

Government-run ride-hailing app: Karnataka Transport Department to collaborate with e-Governance Department to develop app
1 year, 4 months ago

Government-run ride-hailing app: Karnataka Transport Department to collaborate with e-Governance Department to develop app

The Hindu  

Bengaluru: The State government’s ride-hailing app plan is gaining momentum, with the Transport Department asking the e-Governance Department to initiate the development of the mobile application and launch it in six months. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, after meeting auto and cab drivers association members in Bengaluru recently, announced that the Transport Department will develop a taxi and auto booking app, …

Activists, commuters give thumbs up to Karnataka government’s taxi and auto booking app proposal
1 year, 4 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, 4 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 …

Auto drivers’ unions demand that Karnataka Transport Department launch its own app
2 years, 2 months ago

Auto drivers’ unions demand that Karnataka Transport Department launch its own app

The Hindu  

Amidst the ongoing tussle between the Transport Department and app-based transport aggregator companies, auto drivers on Tuesday expressed a united stand against the app-based auto aggregators for allegedly exploiting the customers as well as drivers. Under the umbrella organisation of the Bengaluru Auto Drivers’ Unions and the Welfare Associations’ Federation, they demanded that the Transport Department should blacklist illegal apps …

Kerala Savaari: State govt to launch first of its kind alternative to private online auto-taxi services in August
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Savaari: State govt to launch first of its kind alternative to private online auto-taxi services in August

The Hindu  

Kerala Savaari, the State government’s online auto-taxi service, will be rolled out on Chingam 1, the first day of the Malayalam almanac. The first online auto-taxi service by a government in the country, the service would link the auto-taxi service in the State, the Minister said. 8% service charge Mr. Sivankutty said besides the rates recognised by the government, only …

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