Bombay High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Implementation Of Guidelines Regulating Motor Vehicle Aggregators Like Ola, Uber
3 months ago

Bombay High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Implementation Of Guidelines Regulating Motor Vehicle Aggregators Like Ola, Uber

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking directions to the State for implementing the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 and for ensuring the safety of passengers travelling in transport aggregators vehicles. As defined by the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, an 'aggregator' is a “digital intermediary or market place for a passenger to connect with a driver for the purpose of transportation.” Thus, transport aggregators connect passengers with drivers for rides. The petitioner argues that the State has not implemented the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 issued in pursuance of the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019. The petitioner states that though the Central Government has framed Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, the safety of passengers travelling in such vehicles is still at risk in the State.

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Bombay High Court Issues Notice On PIL For Installation Of Tracking Device And Emergency Button In Public Vehicles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Issues Notice On PIL For Installation Of Tracking Device And Emergency Button In Public Vehicles

Live Law  

A PIL has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking the installation of vehicle location tracking devices for old and existing public vehicles in the State to ensure the security of women and children. The petition filed by an NGO seeks to direct the State government to install location tracking devices and emergency buttons in public vehicles. The petition …

Bombay HC directs Centre, State to submit affidavit on implementation of cab aggregator rules
3 months ago

Bombay HC directs Centre, State to submit affidavit on implementation of cab aggregator rules

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Central government and the Maharashtra government to file an affidavit within three weeks pointing out the steps taken by the government in implementing the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 for the safety of passengers commuting in aggregators vehicles such as Ola and Uber. Claiming he sustained injuries, and that the …

HC asks state to submit steps taken to license aggregator apps
3 months ago

HC asks state to submit steps taken to license aggregator apps

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Wednesday asked the State government to file an affidavit disclosing the steps taken to implement the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 throughout Maharashtra. HC asks state to submit steps taken to license aggregator apps A cab aggregator app user filed a public interest litigation after he was assaulted by a driver of the cab …

'Sometimes Social Activists Are Pushed By Business Interests": Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking Regulation Of Cab Aggregators
1 year, 3 months ago

'Sometimes Social Activists Are Pushed By Business Interests": Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking Regulation Of Cab Aggregators

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking for the Union of India and State Governments to establish rules for app-based cab services. As per the PIL, till date the State Governments have not succeeded in formulating regulations for aggregators in alignment with the amended Section 93 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The petitioner contended …

Big Blow to Cab Aggregators As Supreme Court Says No to Bike Taxis in Delhi, Stays HC’s Order
1 year, 9 months ago

Big Blow to Cab Aggregators As Supreme Court Says No to Bike Taxis in Delhi, Stays HC’s Order

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a Delhi High Court order staying a notice of the city government to bike-taxi aggregators, Rapido and Uber, and allowing them to operate without aggregator licenses till the final policy has been notified. The AAP government has challenged in the Supreme Court the May 26 order of the Delhi High Court asking …

Ola, Rapido, Uber bike taxi services are banned in Delhi by government. 5 points
2 years, 1 month ago

Ola, Rapido, Uber bike taxi services are banned in Delhi by government. 5 points

Live Mint  

Delhi government in a decision has decided to ban bike taxi services provided by Ola,Uber and Rapido in the national capital stating that it was a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which would make aggregators liable for a fine of ₹1 lakh. Here is why the government decided to ban bike taxi services in Delhi: The Delhi Transport …

Delhi transport dept warns bike taxis against plying in national capital
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi transport dept warns bike taxis against plying in national capital

Live Mint  

The Delhi transport department has cautioned bike taxis against plying on the roads of the national capital, warning that it is a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, that would make aggregators liable for a fine of ₹1 lakh. The first offence could lead to a fine of ₹5,000 while a second offence could incur a ₹10,000 fine and …

Motor Vehicles Act | Aggregators License -States May Keep In Mind Centre's Guidelines While Framing Rules : Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Motor Vehicles Act | Aggregators License -States May Keep In Mind Centre's Guidelines While Framing Rules : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India has held that when the State Government formulates rules in pursuance of its power under Section 96 of the Motor Vehicles Act, it may also bear in mind the Guidelines which have been framed by the Union Government in 2020. Thus, the court in its order stated– "When the State Government formulates rules in pursuance …

License Necessary To Operate As Cab Aggregator : Supreme Court Asks Uber To Apply For License From Maharashtra Govt
2 years, 1 month ago

License Necessary To Operate As Cab Aggregator : Supreme Court Asks Uber To Apply For License From Maharashtra Govt

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday, directed Uber to apply for a license as per Section 93 of the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2019 within a period of 3 weeks, to continue its services as an aggregator in the State of Maharashtra. The bench was hearing Uber's challenge to March 7, 2022 order of the Bombay High Court which directed that …

Maharashtra govt pulled up by Bombay HC for uncertainty over permit for bike taxis
2 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra govt pulled up by Bombay HC for uncertainty over permit for bike taxis

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday rapped the Maharashtra government for its uncertainty on framing a policy permitting bike taxis in the state, and said it has to clarify its stand one way or the other. “The government has in fact issued a show cause notice to one such aggregator company for plying bike taxis without licence. The court, however, …

'Serious Prejudice To Safety Of Passengers': PIL In Calcutta High Court Against Public Buses Plying Without Valid Registration, Fitness Certificate
2 years, 10 months ago

'Serious Prejudice To Safety Of Passengers': PIL In Calcutta High Court Against Public Buses Plying Without Valid Registration, Fitness Certificate

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation petition has been filed in the Calcutta High Court seeking directions to ensure that State-owned public transport buses are not allowed to operate in the State without proper documentation such as certificate of registration, certificate of fitness, insurance policy and others. The PIL filed by petitioner Anindya Sundar Das also made reference to a recent incident …

‘Complete lawlessness’: Bombay HC orders Ola, Uber to apply for valid licences by 16 March
3 years ago

‘Complete lawlessness’: Bombay HC orders Ola, Uber to apply for valid licences by 16 March

Firstpost  

The bench passed the directions while hearing a public interest litigation filed by advocate Savina Crasto highlighting the lack of an effective grievance redressal mechanism for customers using the Uber India app Mumbai: Observing that app-based taxi firms such as Ola and Uber operating in Maharashtra without valid licenses was an instance of “complete lawlessness,” the Bombay High Court on …

Indian government issues fresh guidelines for cab aggregators like Uber, Ola putting a cap on surge pricing
4 years, 3 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 …

Government mulls cap on surge pricing, penalty against drivers of cab aggregators
5 years, 3 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 …

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha: Steep hike in penalties for errant drivers, taxi aggregators to fall under ambit of proposed law
5 years, 7 months ago

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha: Steep hike in penalties for errant drivers, taxi aggregators to fall under ambit of proposed law

Firstpost  

The amendment bill will bring a lot of changes in how Indian roads and vehicular transportation are governed and will ensure more discipline on roads by tightening rules and increasing penalties. It bill proposes cashless treatment for victims in the first hour of a fatal accident; higher penalties for drunk driving and imprisonment and/or penalty for non-compliance with production standards …

Motor Vehicles Bill gives govt power to regulate Uber, Ola
5 years, 7 months ago

Motor Vehicles Bill gives govt power to regulate Uber, Ola

Live Mint  

The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, cleared by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday gives power to the Centre to regulate app-based taxi hailing services to make customer’s cab ride experience smooth and hassle free. In a first, the government has recognized and defined aggregators as digital intermediaries or marketplaces which can be used by passengers to connect with a driver for …

New policy proposes a fine of Rs 25,000 if your Ola, Uber driver refuses you a ride
6 years, 5 months ago

New policy proposes a fine of Rs 25,000 if your Ola, Uber driver refuses you a ride

India Today  

Cab aggregators refusing a ride to commuters at the last moment is a common scenario in Delhi. But this is about to change as a new policy proposes to levy a fine of Rs 25,000 on cab aggregators for such violations. In addition to this, the draft policy also levy a fine on the cab aggregator if a driver refuses …

UP government mulls legal framework to regulate app-based cabs, bike taxis
6 years, 5 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 …

How the Motor Vehicles Bill affects Ola, Uber
6 years, 7 months ago

How the Motor Vehicles Bill affects Ola, Uber

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Cleared by the Lok Sabha, the Motor Vehicles Bill is now being debated upon in the Rajya Sabha. Seeking 68 amendments and insertion of 28 new sections in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Bill touches upon various issues related to standards for motor vehicles, road accidents, insurance and driver licences. What the Motor Vehicles Bill says about …

Frame rules for Uber, Ola on women's security: Supreme Court
7 years, 5 months ago

Frame rules for Uber, Ola on women's security: Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday decided to put in place a regulatory regime for making public transport authorities, including app-based taxi services like Uber and Ola accountable for breach of women safety. A bench of Justices Madan B. Lokur and Deepak Gupta accepted the suggestions of amicus curiae and senior advocate Indira Jaising for creating such a regime …

Delhi court summons Ola, Uber over fares violation
7 years, 7 months ago

Delhi court summons Ola, Uber over fares violation

India TV News  

Delhi court summons Ola, Uber over fares violation The complainant, an NGO, has sought recovery of a whopping Rs 91,000 crore from cab service providers for allegedly not adhering to rules relating to fares and not operating by metres A court here on Monday issued summons to app-based cab service providers, including Ola and Uber, for allegedly not adhering to …

Uber, Ola face policy challenge: Maharashtra state govt draft policy hostile to app-based aggregators
8 years, 3 months ago

Uber, Ola face policy challenge: Maharashtra state govt draft policy hostile to app-based aggregators

Firstpost  

The State and Centre are not seeing eye-to-eye on the policy on taxis in Mumbai. A committee appointed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed a number of policy changes for the Maharashtra state government’s draft policy on taxi services in Mumbai. The state government’s proposed rules will directly impact app-based taxi services and aggregators like Uber …

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. …

Karnataka HC bans surge pricing, uphold rules to regulate Ola, Uber
8 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka HC bans surge pricing, uphold rules to regulate Ola, Uber

Business Standard  

The ruling is a setback to both Uber and Ola as several states, including Maharashtra, Delhi and West Bengal have framed similar rules to regulate these aggregators. In June, Uber had filed a petition seeking quashing of new rules by the state government that mandate licenses and ban surge pricing. Ola and the Radio Taxi Operators Association with members such …

'Law-abiding' Ola alleges Uber doesn't respect Indian rules
8 years, 8 months ago

'Law-abiding' Ola alleges Uber doesn't respect Indian rules

Firstpost  

Ola Cabs on Monday submitted in the Karnataka High Court that it has complied with all requirements of government rules for its operations Even as the Karnataka High Court later today will be hearing a petition filed by the US-based taxi aggregator Uber asking for the removal of new rules by the state government, its rival Ola is quietly playing …

India drafts rules to regulate Uber, Ola and other ride-hailing firms
9 years, 5 months ago

India drafts rules to regulate Uber, Ola and other ride-hailing firms

Firstpost  

India has drafted guidelines to regulate ride-hailing companies, including US based Uber and its domestic rival Ola India has drafted guidelines to regulate ride-hailing companies, including US based Uber and its domestic rival Ola, for the first time laying down federal rules that could end months of uncertainty on how they operate in the country. The federal transportation ministry has …

Delhi govt issues warning to Uber, Ola Cabs on licence issue |IndiaTV News
9 years, 9 months ago

Delhi govt issues warning to Uber, Ola Cabs on licence issue |IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a stern warning, Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai here today said the government will not consider applications for licence from app-based taxi operators Uber and Ola Cabs unless they comply with the existing ban imposed on them. "We will not issue licences to Uber and Ola Cabs to operate their taxis in the capital unless they follow …

Centre to issue advisory to states on Ola, Uber and other taxi apps
9 years, 10 months ago

Centre to issue advisory to states on Ola, Uber and other taxi apps

Firstpost  

The Centre will issue an advisory to the states with regard to the functioning of app-based taxi hailing services such as Uber and Ola. The Centre will issue an advisory to the states with regard to the functioning of app-based taxi hailing services such as Uber and Ola, a senior Road Ministry official said on Thursday. In an official statement …

Taxi booking apps need to be bought under Motor Vehicles Act: Gadkari
10 years, 1 month ago

Taxi booking apps need to be bought under Motor Vehicles Act: Gadkari

Firstpost  

Taxi booking apps like Uber and Olacabs need to be regulated and brought under the Motor Vehicles Act, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said. New Delhi: Taxi booking apps like Uber and Olacabs need to be regulated and brought under the Motor Vehicles Act, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said. “Taxi booking service providers through mobile apps also come under transportation business …

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