Uber brings back surge pricing in Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal warns of strong action
8 years, 10 months ago

Uber brings back surge pricing in Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal warns of strong action

India TV News  

New Delhi: On a day the ban on diesel-run cabs came into effect, taxi aggregator Uber today brought back surge pricing in Delhi, prompting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to warn the operators of "strong action". A day after the second phase of odd-even ended, commuters across the city, who availed the services of the app-based cab firm today, found that surge pricing, where fares are raised when demand is higher than the available cabs, was back. They r warned that strong action will be taken against them," Kejriwal tweeted A senior Delhi government official said that action will be taken against these companies based on complaints. While an immediate confirmation could be obtained from Ola, another app-based service, its app displayed a message saying peak time charges may be applicable during high demand hours and will be conveyed during the booking which "enables us to make more cabs available to you".

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Delhi: Uber penalized Rs 54,100 for failing to provide timely cab service for a couple
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: Uber penalized Rs 54,100 for failing to provide timely cab service for a couple

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered cab aggregator Uber to pay Rs 54,000 for failing to provide a scheduled cab on time. The State Commission upheld a lower commission's decision, directing Uber India to compensate a customer for not providing a timely cab and also not addressing the issue properly, deeming it a clear "deficiency …

Uber asked to pay ₹54,000 to Delhi resident for failing to provide cab on time
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Uber asked to pay Rs 54,000 to Delhi man after failing to provide him cab on schedule time
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Uber asked to pay Rs 54,000 to Delhi man after failing to provide him cab on schedule time

India Today  

An Uber user from Delhi recently won a case against the ride-hailing app for failing to provide a cab on time, causing him to miss his flight. The case, addressed by the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, directed Uber to compensate the complainant Rs 54,000. The complaint was filed in 2022 after the user missed his flight because the …

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi-NCR launch 2-day strike; demand ban on Ola, Uber
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Cabs, delivery vehicles in Delhi to go electric by 2030, as LG notifies Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme
1 year, 4 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 …

Delhi has banned Uber and Ola cabs with some number plates, riders must be careful while booking their cabs
1 year, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Delhi bans entry of app-based cabs registered in other states after court remarks
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi bans entry of app-based cabs registered in other states after court remarks

India Today  

The Delhi government on Wednesday announced a ban on the entry of app-based cabs registered in other states after the Supreme Court’s remarks. He also noted that the Supreme Court was monitoring the pollution situation in Delhi very closely and cautioned that "any laxity in this regard may invite strictures". Speaking to India Today about the ban on app-based cabs, …

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 …

Delhi’s govt’s draft Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme to allow only e-bikes as bike taxis and delivery service providers
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi’s govt’s draft Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme to allow only e-bikes as bike taxis and delivery service providers

The Hindu  

The Delhi government on Tuesday announced a draft ‘Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023’ aimed at regulating cab aggregators and delivery service providers in the city. The proposed timeline in the draft scheme to replace vehicles running on conventional fuel with EVs Target for adoption of EVs in new fleet Timeline Two wheeler Three wheeler Four wheeler 6 months 10% 10% …

Electric push in draft Delhi policy for app-based cabs; bike taxis
1 year, 10 months ago

Electric push in draft Delhi policy for app-based cabs; bike taxis

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approved a draft policy that will make it mandatory for app-based cab services such as Uber and Ola and delivery businesses to switch to all-electric fleets in seven years, legalise the operation of bike-taxis and outline rules for bike rental services in the national capital, said officials aware of the matter. will make it …

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 …

Uber says Delhi's move to allow only e-bike taxis may affect over 1 lakh riders
2 years, 1 month ago

Uber says Delhi's move to allow only e-bike taxis may affect over 1 lakh riders

Hindustan Times  

Uber on Friday shared its reservations over the Delhi government’s decision to regulate bike taxis by allowing only electric vehicles. In a blog post, the company said the step could risk "finishing off the sector", affect the livelihood of over 100,000 drivers in the city and the mobility needs of at least a million commuters. The Delhi government’s transport department …

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 …

Ola, Uber, and Rapido bike taxi banned in Delhi with immediate effect, transport dept says rules not followed
2 years, 1 month 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, …

Auto, taxi fares hiked in Delhi; app-based cab charges stay same
2 years, 2 months ago

Auto, taxi fares hiked in Delhi; app-based cab charges stay same

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has hiked the fares of auto-rickshaws and taxis plying in the city, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday. The revision in fares is based on recommendations of a fare revision committee set up by the state government and approved by the Arvind Kejriwal cabinet, and fulfils the demands of various auto and taxi unions, who …

Delhi air pollution: Government lifts ban on plying of BS-3 petrol, BS-4 diesel four-wheelers
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi air pollution: Government lifts ban on plying of BS-3 petrol, BS-4 diesel four-wheelers

India TV News  

Highlights BS-4 diesel and BS-3 petrol vehicles will be able to run in Delhi from November 14 The curbs imposed on vehicles amid rising pollution levels ended on Nov 13 There is a meeting on Nov 14 to discuss what needs to be done, said Delhi govt official Delhi air pollution: Owners of BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel four-wheelers will …

Auto rickshaws, taxis fare hiked in Delhi. Check new rates
2 years, 5 months ago

Auto rickshaws, taxis fare hiked in Delhi. Check new rates

India TV News  

Highlights Auto, taxis fare have been revised in Delhi Metre down charge for initial 1.5 km for auto-rickshaws increased from Rs 25 to Rs 30 The last revision in the auto-rickshaw fares happened in 2020 The Delhi government on Friday approved revised fares for auto rickshaws and taxis in Delhi. According to the revised fares, the metre down charge for …

Delhi: Auto-rickshaw, taxi rides likely to get costlier in city | Check new rates
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Auto-rickshaw, taxi rides likely to get costlier in city | Check new rates

India TV News  

Delhi: Auto-rickshaw and taxi fares in the national capital are soon going to rise soon, officials said on Friday. The proposal to increase the three-wheeler charges for every kilometre will go up by Rs 1.50 while the base fare for travelling in taxis will rise by Rs 15, causing the probable hike. The committee had recommended a Re 1 hike …

Delhi trade associations in a huddle over diesel vehicles ban from October
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi trade associations in a huddle over diesel vehicles ban from October

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Several city-based trade associations will come together on Wednesday to deliberate on the impact of a five-month ban on the entry of diesel vehicles in the national capital from 1 October. Citing the phenomenon of severe pollution during winter, the Delhi government last week banned the entry of medium and heavy vehicles from 1 October 2022 to 28 …

Delhi traders to meet LG over 5-month ban on diesel vehicles from 1 Oct
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi traders to meet LG over 5-month ban on diesel vehicles from 1 Oct

Live Mint  

New Delhi: City-based traders plan to meet Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena over the state government’s decision to ban entry of diesel vehicles in the national capital for five months starting 1 October to control air pollution. Confederation of All India Traders secretary-general Praveen Khandelwal said that the Arvind Kejriwal government’s decision would affect businesses in the state …

Uber India announces plan to tackle ride cancellations - All you need to know
2 years, 10 months ago

Uber India announces plan to tackle ride cancellations - All you need to know

Firstpost  

Uber has highlighted a number of critical issues like ride cancellations, drivers not turning on the air conditioning during rides and refusal to accept online payments Just recently, cab hailing company Uber announced a number of changes to the policy revolving around the user and driver experience in India. In a blog post, Uber highlighted a number of critical issues …

Delhi struggles as auto, cab drivers' strike over fuel price hike| See pictures
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi struggles as auto, cab drivers' strike over fuel price hike| See pictures

Hindustan Times  

Delhi struggles as auto, cab drivers' strike over fuel price hike| See pictures Delhi auto, taxi and cab drivers' associations have called for a two-day strike Monday onwards over the surging fuel prices, causing a major inconvenience to the locals in the city. While the unions are demanding the government to increase the fare rates and reduce the fuel prices, …

Delhi: Auto, taxi unions go on strike to demand CNG subsidy, fare hike
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi: Auto, taxi unions go on strike to demand CNG subsidy, fare hike

Hindustan Times  

Delhi: Auto, taxi unions go on strike to demand CNG subsidy, fare hike Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh General Secretary Rajendra Soni said they will also hold a protest outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's. Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh General Secretary Rajendra Soni said they will also hold a protest outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence in Civil Lines later in the …

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi start two-day strike today over fuel price hike
2 years, 11 months ago

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi start two-day strike today over fuel price hike

Firstpost  

Several unions of auto and cab drivers are demanding that the fare rates be hiked and fuel prices be reduced To protest against the soaring fuel prices, auto and taxi drivers in Delhi have decided to go on a two-day strike from Monday. General secretary of the Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh, Rajendra Soni, said the “unprecedented” hike in rates of …

Petrol, CNG price hike: Auto, cab drivers Delhi to go on strike tomorrow
2 years, 11 months ago

Petrol, CNG price hike: Auto, cab drivers Delhi to go on strike tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Commuters in Delhi are likely to face problems as several unions of auto, taxi and mini bus drivers have decided to go on strike on Monday demanding a hike in fare rates and a cut in CNG prices. Hundreds of auto, taxi and cab drivers staged a protest at the Delhi Secretariat recently demanding subsidy on CNG prices. ) General …

Delhi panel to look at revising auto, cab fares as fuel prices rocket
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi panel to look at revising auto, cab fares as fuel prices rocket

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Friday announced that it will form a committee to consider revision of auto and taxi fare in the wake of rising fuel prices even as auto and taxi drivers have called for a strike on Monday. General secretary of Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh Rajendra Soni said the prices of CNG have almost doubled since 2019, making …

Auto, taxi fares to increase in Delhi? Transport Minister to submit report
2 years, 11 months ago

Auto, taxi fares to increase in Delhi? Transport Minister to submit report

India Today  

The effect of rising petrol, diesel and CNG prices will soon be visible on public transport as well in Delhi. While Ola and Uber have already increased their fares, auto-rickshaw and taxi unions in the national capital are also demanding a hike in fares from the government. The Transport Minister of Delhi, Kailash Gehlot, has said that soon the Transport …

Delhi govt says panel to consider revision of auto & taxi fares soon
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi govt says panel to consider revision of auto & taxi fares soon

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Friday announced the formation of a committee to consider autorickshaw and taxi fares revision, this ahead of a strike called by the unions seeking subsidy on Compressed Natural Gas. On April 11, hundreds of autorickshaw, taxi and cab drivers under the aegis of the Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh had staged a protest at the Delhi secretariat …

Delhi taxi, cab drivers' unions to observe 2-day chakka jam from 18 April to protest fuel, CNG price hike
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi taxi, cab drivers' unions to observe 2-day chakka jam from 18 April to protest fuel, CNG price hike

Firstpost  

Delhi drivers’ association and unions have give an ultimatum of six days to government after which they threatened to go on strike In Delhi, people traveling in taxis or want to take cab back home from airport, railway stations must start looking for an alternative mode of public transport. Slash CNG prices or revise fares: Delhi cab, auto drivers protest …

Uber cab prices hiked in Delhi due to rise in fuel prices
2 years, 11 months ago

Uber cab prices hiked in Delhi due to rise in fuel prices

India Today  

Commuting from one place to another in AC cabs may dig a huge hole in your pockets now, especially if you live in Delhi. The company announced that the fares would be increased by at least 12 per cent and the increasing fuel prices are solely to be blamed for this. Talking about the recent price hike in Delhi, Nitish …

Delhi: Cab, auto drivers to go on strike from 18 April over rising CNG prices
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi: Cab, auto drivers to go on strike from 18 April over rising CNG prices

Live Mint  

Hundreds of cab and auto drivers staged a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Friday against the steep hike in CNG prices and demanded a revision of fares. President of 'Sarvodaya Drivers Welfare Association' Ravi Rathor, who claims to have around 4 lakh drivers as members in Delhi-NCR, said that the government should either slash CNG prices or revise fares. …

Delhi cab, auto drivers threaten strike against CNG price hike, demand fare revision
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi cab, auto drivers threaten strike against CNG price hike, demand fare revision

The Hindu  

With a sharp hike in CNG prices, auto, cab, and taxi drivers in the city have threatened to go on an "indefinite strike" from April 18 if the government doesn’t provide subsidy on the fuel or decrease the fare. Sarvodaya Drivers Welfare Association Ravi Rathor, who claims to have around 4 lakh drivers as members in Delhi-NCR, said that his …

Delhi Govt Notifies Policy to Mandate EVs For Ride Aggregators, Delivery Services
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Govt Notifies Policy to Mandate EVs For Ride Aggregators, Delivery Services

News 18  

The Delhi government on Saturday notified a draft “aggregator’s policy" under which ride aggregators and delivery services will have to mandatorily adopt electric vehicles while procuring new fleet. “Ride aggregators and delivery services will have to mandatorily adopt electric vehicles in their new fleet. “Aggregators and delivery services would need to ensure 10 per cent of all new two-wheelers and …

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 …

Ola, Uber drivers threaten to go on strike from September 1 across Delhi-NCR
4 years, 7 months ago

Ola, Uber drivers threaten to go on strike from September 1 across Delhi-NCR

India TV News  

Drivers working with mobility platforms Ola and Uber have threatened to go on strike in Delhi-NCR from September 1 in support of their various demands like fare hike and extension of the moratorium on repayment of loans. Around 2 lakh drivers working with cab aggregators will take part in the strike if the government fails to solve our problems, said …

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 …

Delhi odd-even scheme 2019 starts today: Timings, rules, penalty explained
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi odd-even scheme 2019 starts today: Timings, rules, penalty explained

Live Mint  

The third edition of odd-even starts today as the pollution levels peaked to a three-year high in the national capital. Implemented by Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government, the odd-even scheme will apply to all non-transport four-wheeled vehicles plying on roads in Delhi. As the odd-even scheme kicks off today, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal urged every citizen to follow …

No surge pricing in Ola, Uber during odd-even in Delhi
5 years, 4 months ago

No surge pricing in Ola, Uber during odd-even in Delhi

India TV News  

Cab aggregators Ola and Uber have said that they will not resort to surge pricing during the 12-day odd-even road rationing scheme starting from November 4. Last month, Uber had announced to deactivate surge pricing during the implementation of odd-even scheme in the national capital. We wholeheartedly support Delhi government's move and wish it success," an Uber spokesperson told PTI …

Odd-even in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal announces rules, dates and fine
5 years, 5 months ago

Odd-even in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal announces rules, dates and fine

Live Mint  

As air pollution levels began to trouble people living in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today announced details of its odd-even traffic rule which would be implemented for a period of 12 days from next month. Last time when the odd-even scheme was implemented by the Delhi government in January and April 2016, the violation was punishable …

Uber to deactivate surge pricing during odd-even scheme in Delhi
5 years, 5 months ago

Uber to deactivate surge pricing during odd-even scheme in Delhi

Live Mint  

Cab aggregator Uber will deactivate surge pricing during November 4-15, when the odd-even scheme will be rolled out in Delhi. "We, at Uber, believe that the future of urban mobility is the seamless integration of public transport and various multi-modal transport options," the spokesperson said, adding multiple convenient, reliable and safe travel options will be made available for commuters including …

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 …

New Delhi: Auto unions differ on the demand of fare hike
6 years, 4 months ago

New Delhi: Auto unions differ on the demand of fare hike

India Today  

The Delhi government has constituted an 11-member committee to look into the demand of different autorickshaw unions for an increase in fare. According to the instructions of the Delhi transport minister, this committee will not only recommend an increase in auto fares but in the fare of mini-RTV buses, Metro feeder service, rural service, Maxi cabs, Fatafat service and eco-friendly …

Delhi air pollution: Ban on civil construction works, entry of trucks in national capital
7 years, 4 months ago

Delhi air pollution: Ban on civil construction works, entry of trucks in national capital

India TV News  

Authorities in Delhi today ordered an immediate halt on civil construction works and banned the entry of trucks, except those carrying essential commodities, in the city as the EPCA announced that pollution levels have hit 'severe plus'. The decisions were approved by Lt Governor Anil Baijal in a meeting which was also attended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and EPCA …

Delhi Assembly passes resolution against proposed metro fare hike
7 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Assembly passes resolution against proposed metro fare hike

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Delhi Assembly on Monday passed a resolution against the proposed metro fare hike set to come in force from Tuesday. The Aam Aadmi Party government has locked horns with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation over the proposed hike to be enforced from 10 October the second this year. The resolution moved on Wednesday by transport minister Kailash …

Uber, Ola services paralysed by drivers’ strike for fourth day in Delhi
8 years, 1 month ago

Uber, Ola services paralysed by drivers’ strike for fourth day in Delhi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A strike in Delhi by thousands of Uber and Ola drivers demanding better pay has paralysed the ride-hailing services that have grabbed business from the traditional taxi and rickshaw operators with their cheaper fares. Commuters faced delays for a fourth day even as the city-state’s government laid on extra buses to help them get to work, after drivers …

Delhi moves to ban app-based shared cab services such as UberPOOL, Ola Share
8 years, 1 month ago

Delhi moves to ban app-based shared cab services such as UberPOOL, Ola Share

Hindustan Times  

Shared rides through app-based cab aggregators could soon stop as the Delhi government is planning to prohibit such services. If an unforeseen incident happens during a shared ride, all fingers will be raised at the government,” an official working in transport minister Satyendar Jain’s office said. “While they have only ‘contract carriage permits’, cab aggregators are using liberties of what …

Auto unions say they don’t want any hike in fare
8 years, 5 months ago

Auto unions say they don’t want any hike in fare

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced that their fares would be revised on April 1 every year. He had also constituted a four-member fare-fixation committee which was supposed to come up with a formula that will be used every year to revise fares automatically. HT Image However, the All Delhi AutoTaxi Transport Congress Union also said that such …

'Surge pricing is looting the user': Indian Railways' latest move slammed on Twitter
8 years, 6 months ago

'Surge pricing is looting the user': Indian Railways' latest move slammed on Twitter

Firstpost  

Passengers travelling by Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains will have to shell out between 10 and 50 percent more under a dynamic surge pricing system to be introduced from 9 September, aimed at raking in Rs 500 crore more during the current financial year. Unbundling premium & non-premium trains into separate corps — Ashok Malik September 8, 2016 Surge pricing …

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 …

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