'Delhi me daaru pe ban nahi fir bike taxi pe kyun?' ask thousands of Ola, Rapido, Uber bike taxi drivers
1 year, 9 months ago

'Delhi me daaru pe ban nahi fir bike taxi pe kyun?' ask thousands of Ola, Rapido, Uber bike taxi drivers

India TV News  

Bike taxis ban: Delhi is not only the national capital but a "dream capital" for millions of those who land in the city with boundless hopes of getting better employment opportunities and eventually a better life. His sharp remarks came as the Delhi Transport Department issued a public notice to Ola, Uber and Rapido to stop their bike taxi services in the capital effective immediately, citing the violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Singh, who came from neighbouring Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district, is not aware of the laws that the Delhi government imposed on thousands of "bike taxi" drivers. Singh, who is in his 40s and is living with his two kids and wife in a 400-metre square rented house in Noida Sector 82, said, "The government has imposed a ban on the taxi aggregators like Ola, Uber and Rapido, despite knowing the fact the companies are providing jobs to more than 20,000-30,000 in Delhi and the neighbouring Noida region."

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Uber asked to pay ₹54,000 to Delhi resident for failing to provide cab on time
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Uber asked to pay ₹54,000 to Delhi resident for failing to provide cab on time

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has upheld a district commission ruling that ordered cab service aggregator Uber to compensate a complainant for not providing a cab on time and its failure to address the issue by merely classifying it as a “deficiency in service”. In October 2023, the district commission asked the company to pay ₹24,100 as compensation …

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi-NCR launch 2-day strike; demand ban on Ola, Uber
4 months ago

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi-NCR launch 2-day strike; demand ban on Ola, Uber

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The transportation services in parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region were affected on Thursday following a two-day strike launched by the unions of auto and taxi drivers. Kishan Verma, president of the Delhi Auto Taxi Transport Congress Union, said that cab aggregators such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido are affecting their livelihoods and eating up their …

Are inDrive, Uber, Ola, Rapido bike taxis really safe? Women share horror stories
4 months, 1 week ago

Are inDrive, Uber, Ola, Rapido bike taxis really safe? Women share horror stories

India Today  

“Location shared” “Keep the maps open” “Ask the driver to avoid unfamiliar routes” “Ask the driver to leave us 2 minutes before our home so they can’t know our exact location” You might have taken these precautions if you’re a woman who has taken a public vehicle or booked a vehicle through an aggregator app like Ola, Uber, Rapido, or …

Delhi has banned Uber and Ola cabs with some number plates, riders must be careful while booking their cabs
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi has banned Uber and Ola cabs with some number plates, riders must be careful while booking their cabs

India Today  

It's that time of year again when the Delhi NCR region is grappling with dense smoke and pollution caused by agricultural waste burning and other sources. In an effort to tackle the worsening air quality, the Delhi government on Wednesday banned the entry of non-Delhi registered commercial cabs booked through Ola, Uber, and other taxi aggregator apps into the national …

Delhi bans entry of app-based taxis from other cities in means to curb air pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi bans entry of app-based taxis from other cities in means to curb air pollution

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Wednesday ordered a ban on app-based taxi services in the city. The decision was taken after the Supreme Court asked the Delhi government to consider banning app-based taxis in the national capital as a means to control air pollution. READ | Odd-even mere optics, says SC; Delhi govt waits for order to spell scheme rules The …

Karnataka auto union seeks ban on bike taxis, accuses govt of neglect
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka auto union seeks ban on bike taxis, accuses govt of neglect

Hindustan Times  

The autorickshaw drivers’ union in Bengaluru on Thursday alleged that the Congress-led state government neglected them in the recent budget, and put forward various demands, including ban on bike taxis and compensation for the losses incurred due to the implementation of the ‘Shakti’ scheme. The autorickshaw drivers’ union in Bengaluru alleged the Congress-led state government neglected them in the recent …

40 bike taxi drivers approach Delhi minister seeking relief from ban
1 year, 6 months ago

40 bike taxi drivers approach Delhi minister seeking relief from ban

Business Standard  

A group of 40 bike taxi drivers have sought Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot's intervention against any enforcement or action by the city government against them. The memorandum also said that while the delivery services continued unabated, the bike taxi drivers were being "targeted". The Supreme Court had on Monday stayed a Delhi High Court order that essentially allowed Rapido …

Big Blow to Cab Aggregators As Supreme Court Says No to Bike Taxis in Delhi, Stays HC’s Order
1 year, 6 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 …

Delhi govt approves cab aggregator scheme; mandates panic button, only electric bike taxis permitted I DETAILS
1 year, 7 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 …

On two wheels and a prayer, bike taxis have bumpy ride
1 year, 8 months ago

On two wheels and a prayer, bike taxis have bumpy ride

The Hindu  

Shreyaa Shyam, 25, stands at Bengaluru’s Malleshwaram, waiting for a ride she has just booked on an app. In Bengaluru, they have not had an easy run of it, with the Transport Department impounding vehicles and imposing heavy penalties on bike owners for running bike taxi services without obtaining a license. Urban mobility expert Prof. Ashish Verma, convenor of Sustainable …

Confusion prevails over bike taxi services after government’s order
1 year, 10 months ago

Confusion prevails over bike taxi services after government’s order

The Hindu  

: Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over the Delhi government’s notice against the operations of bike taxis in the city, with various aggregator platforms stating that the companies had not received any official communication from the authorities. The Transport Department of the Delhi Government issued a public notice on Sunday stating that two-wheelers with private registration numbers being used for commercial …

Go electric, get badges, install GPS: Delhi’s rules for bike taxi operators
1 year, 10 months ago

Go electric, get badges, install GPS: Delhi’s rules for bike taxi operators

Hindustan Times  

From permits to police verification of drivers, commercial registration of vehicles to GPS fitted two-wheelers, the Delhi government has proposed several measures to regulate the operation of bike taxis in the Capital, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. “According to industry estimates, 500,000 to 750,000 trips take place on bike taxis every week across ride-sharing platforms in Delhi. …

Ola, Rapido, Uber bike taxi services are banned in Delhi by government. 5 points
1 year, 10 months 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
1 year, 10 months 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 …

'Heavy fine on violators': Transport department cautions bike taxis against plying on Delhi roads
1 year, 10 months ago

'Heavy fine on violators': Transport department cautions bike taxis against plying on Delhi roads

India TV News  

The Delhi transport department is all set to take action against bike taxi operators in the national capital. Authorities issued a notice cautioning bike taxis against plying on the roads of Delhi. The first offence could lead to a fine of Rs 5,000 while a second offence could incur a Rs 10,000 fine and imprisonment of up to a year, …

Ola, Uber, and Rapido bike taxi banned in Delhi with immediate effect, transport dept says rules not followed
1 year, 10 months ago

Ola, Uber, and Rapido bike taxi banned in Delhi with immediate effect, transport dept says rules not followed

India Today  

Uber, Ola and Rapido bike taxi services have now been banned in Delhi, which might come as a big surprise to many. The Delhi Transport Department has issued a public notice to these ride sharing companies to put a stop to bike taxi services with immediate effect. It has come to light that that bike taxi service provided by Uber, …

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