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 as Meru Cabs have supported the government rules, while Uber, which opposes the new rules has called it anti-constitutional. Karnataka, whose capital Bengaluru is one of the largest markets for both Uber and Ola, had brought out Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, that mandated these aggregators to comply with physical meters, taxi boards, emergency buttons and GPS on 100 cabs. 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.

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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 …

HC directs Ola to pay Rs 5Lakh to victim of sexual harassment in cab
5 months, 2 weeks ago

HC directs Ola to pay Rs 5Lakh to victim of sexual harassment in cab

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court directed ANI Technologies and its Internal Complaints Committee to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation and Rs 50,000 towards litigation expenses to the petitioner, a victim of sexual harassment by a cab driver, for inaction on her complaint. The court directed the additional commissioner for transport and secretary of the Karnataka State Transport Authority to pay …

Transport Department initiates crackdown on bike taxis in Bengaluru
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Transport Department initiates crackdown on bike taxis in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

After autorickshaw and cab drivers in Bengaluru staged a protest, the Karnataka Transport Department on Thursday mandated Regional Transport Offices to create special investigation teams to tackle unauthorized bike taxis, including electric bike taxis. High Court order However, the Transport Department’s directive lacks clarity on the enforcement measures, given that the High Court has already directed action against those hindering …

'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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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, 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, …

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 …

Karnataka High Court allows Ola, Uber, Rapido to offer autorickshaw services by collecting 10% additional charge on fares fixed by government
2 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka High Court allows Ola, Uber, Rapido to offer autorickshaw services by collecting 10% additional charge on fares fixed by government

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka allowed app-based transport technology aggregators — Ola, Uber and Rapido — to levy 10% additional charge over and above the fares fixed by the State Government, and the applicable GST, for offering autorickshaw services through their platforms till the government fixes fares as as per the law. Also, the court directed the State Government not …

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 …

Auto drivers’ unions demand that Karnataka Transport Department launch its own app
2 years, 5 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 …

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 …

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 …

Rapido, Ola, and Uber Autos Illegal in Bengaluru – Services To Discontinue Soon
2 years, 5 months ago

Rapido, Ola, and Uber Autos Illegal in Bengaluru – Services To Discontinue Soon

The Quint  

Karnataka Transport Department has declared the Ola, Uber, and Rapido auto services illegal, following which the services will be discontinued soon in Bengaluru. According to the Transport Department of Karnataka, the auto services provided by Rapido, Uber, and Ola are illegal under On-Demand Transportation Technology Act 2016 and must be stopped with immediate effect. According to people, the auto drivers …

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 …

Excess fare: Transport Department officials file 292 cases against Ola, Uber in Bengaluru
2 years, 6 months ago

Excess fare: Transport Department officials file 292 cases against Ola, Uber in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Amidst complaints of taxi aggregators charging exorbitant fares, the Transport Department on Friday carried out a drive against Ola, Uber and other operators. The drive was carried out at various places such as Anand Rao Circle, Majestic, KSR-Bengaluru railway station, Jayanagar bus stand, Hennur cross road, Devanahalli road near Kempegowda International Airport and others. Long distance travel to airport and …

As photo of ₹20 ticket goes viral, Bengaluru commuters debate on Ola, Uber
2 years, 8 months ago

As photo of ₹20 ticket goes viral, Bengaluru commuters debate on Ola, Uber

Hindustan Times  

As more and more people shift to working from offices in Bengaluru, demand for the two biggest ride-hailing apps, Ola and Uber, is growing every day. Read: Why Ola, Uber cab drivers are refusing to switch on their ACs in Bengaluru The tweet set off a fresh debate on the viability of cab aggregators in traffic-stricken metros like Bengaluru, with …

Govt to look into “unfair practices” of Ola and Uber
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt to look into “unfair practices” of Ola and Uber

Hindustan Times  

As voices of dissent grow among the public against India's two biggest ride-hailing apps Ola and Uber over a few alleged unfair practices, the government announced today that it is all set to meet the cab aggregators and quiz them over the issues. Cab aggregators Ola and Uber have also come under fire as cab drivers adopted a ‘no AC’ …

Karnataka High Court Passes Interim Order Restraining Govt From Taking Coercive Steps Against 'Ola Bike'
3 years ago

Karnataka High Court Passes Interim Order Restraining Govt From Taking Coercive Steps Against 'Ola Bike'

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has restrained the state government from taking any coercive steps against ANI Technologies, which operates Ola Cabs, for operating bike taxis in the State. A single judge bench of Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur in its order passed on February 18 said, "It is needless to mention and it is apparent on the face of the record …

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 …

Karnataka govt nixes suspension of Ola Cabs licence after company agrees to pay fine
5 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka govt nixes suspension of Ola Cabs licence after company agrees to pay fine

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Sunday revoked the suspension on mobile application-based taxi aggregator Ola Cabs after it agreed to pay a fine for the operation of bike taxis ‘illegally’. The state government had on 22 March suspended the licence of Ola Cabs for the next six months with immediate effect saying that it was running bike taxis without permission. …

Ola cabs back on Bengaluru roads as Karnataka govt lifts ban
5 years, 11 months ago

Ola cabs back on Bengaluru roads as Karnataka govt lifts ban

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Sunday announced that it had revoked the suspension handed to Ola, two days after it issued a notice banning the cab-hailing service from operating in the state for six months. The company reached out to Kharge on Friday after its licence was suspended for six months, a decision which apparently was taken by the Karnataka …

Karnataka open for talks with Ola to avoid ban and allowing Uber an advantage
5 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka open for talks with Ola to avoid ban and allowing Uber an advantage

Firstpost  

Karnataka issued a notice to suspend Ola’s license for six months for violating government rules. Karnataka kept the door open on Saturday to talks with local ride-hailing service Ola to avoid a ban that could help rival Uber build market share. Karnataka earlier this week issued a notice to suspend Ola’s license for six months for violating government rules by …

Ola banned for six months in Karnataka for violating government rules
5 years, 11 months ago

Ola banned for six months in Karnataka for violating government rules

Firstpost  

Ola banned for running motorcycle taxis in Karnataka, misusing the license granted by the authorities. Karnataka has banned taxi-hailing service Ola Cabs for six months for violating government rules by running motorcycle taxis. “So the decision was taken to suspend its license for six months.” Several users in Bengaluru reported that they were still able to book an auto-rickshaw or …

Karnataka govt suspends Ola’s permit for 6 months
6 years ago

Karnataka govt suspends Ola’s permit for 6 months

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has suspended the licence of Ola Cabs for six months with immediate effect, alleging that the ride-hailing company had been running two- wheeler taxis in violation of the law. “There is a violation of rules as bike taxis are not part of the licence issued to them,” said an official at the state transport department, requesting …

Karnataka govt suspends Ola's licence across state for six months as company flouts cab aggregators norms
6 years ago

Karnataka govt suspends Ola's licence across state for six months as company flouts cab aggregators norms

Firstpost  

In February last year, the state transport department had asked Ola to stop its bike taxi services with immediate effect after a complaint. The Karnataka government has suspended the licence of Ola Cabs on Friday for six months across the state for allegedly flouting the norms set for cab aggregators, said media reports. According to Section 11 the Karnataka On …

Ola services suspended in Bengaluru, company says working to find a solution
6 years ago

Ola services suspended in Bengaluru, company says working to find a solution

India TV News  

App-based ride-hailing service Ola has been suspended from operating in Bengaluru for the next six months by the Regional Transport Office for violating its license conditions, an official notice said. The action is being taken after the cab aggregator operated illegal bike taxis, as per the Karnataka On Demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules 2016. Reacting to the suspension, Ola said: …

Ola, Uber Not Fixing Prices In Violation Of Competition Act : Competition Commission [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Ola, Uber Not Fixing Prices In Violation Of Competition Act : Competition Commission [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Competition Commission of India has held that cab aggregators Ola and Uber are not indulging in price fixing in contravention of the Competition Act.On November 6, the CCI dismissed a complaint filed by Samir Agrawal, a legal practitioner, alleging that the the algorithmic pricing adopted by the aggregators takes away the liberty of individual drivers to compete with each …

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 …

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 …

OlaShare, UberPool ride-sharing services are illegal in Karnataka from 3 February; Uber open to talks
8 years, 1 month ago

OlaShare, UberPool ride-sharing services are illegal in Karnataka from 3 February; Uber open to talks

Firstpost  

The Karnataka Transport minister had ordered Uber and Ola to stop ride-sharing services in the state by 3 February. In a statement issued to The Economic Times, Karnataka’s Commissioner for Transport and Road Safety, MK Aiyappa stated that ride-sharing taxi services are not allowed to charge customers. The transport ministry is “not against carpooling by private car-owners.” He promised “to …

UberPool, Ola Share ride-sharing services to be banned in Karnataka from Monday
8 years, 1 month ago

UberPool, Ola Share ride-sharing services to be banned in Karnataka from Monday

Firstpost  

Ride-sharing services from Ola and Uber are now facing a ban in Karnataka. Karnataka Transport Minister M K Ayyappa has informed Ola and Uber that Ola Share and UberPool services will have to be halted from Monday. However, we’d like to point out that Maharashtra’s draft proposal on taxi services is openly hostile to app-based cab-aggregator services and is pending …

Karnataka wants Supreme Court to modify liquor ban on highways
8 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka wants Supreme Court to modify liquor ban on highways

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The state government is likely to seek modification of the Supreme Court order on the ban of liquor vends on national and state highways with effect from April 1, 2017, an official source told this newspaper. Excise Commissioner Manjunath Naik had held a meeting with all the licensees, during which they had voiced their concern of losing their livelihoods …

Centre approves surge pricing with conditions
8 years, 2 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 …

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 …

Uber case: Karnataka HC questions state govt on stifling start-up business
8 years, 7 months ago

Uber case: Karnataka HC questions state govt on stifling start-up business

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court on Wednesday questioned the state government on “stifling” the start-up business through regulatory norms that create an “unviable” environment while wanting to encourage startups. “On the one hand, you want to encourage start-ups in the state and, on the other, you want to stifle its business by framing rules like the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Aggregators’ …

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 …

'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 …

Uber unveils upfront fare
8 years, 8 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 …

Uber surge pricing ban on cards in Kerala soon
8 years, 10 months ago

Uber surge pricing ban on cards in Kerala soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: In the wake of complaints against ‘surge pricing’ by the online tax service provider Uber, the state government has mooted plans to ban such pricing in the state. “We have received several complaints against surge pricing by Uber drivers in Kochi. Uber passengers complained that trips to airport or longer trips are causing problems for them because of the …

Ola, Uber violating govt notification on fares: Magic Sewa
8 years, 11 months ago

Ola, Uber violating govt notification on fares: Magic Sewa

Firstpost  

With a radio cab company alleging inaction on part of the authorities to implement the rules with regard to fares to be charged by taxis, Delhi High Court today sought a status report from the city government. Magic Sewa Pvt Ltd has alleged in its plea that certain unlicensed taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola, “have been disdainfully violating” the …

Karnataka government says seized 62 Uber bike taxis
9 years ago

Karnataka government says seized 62 Uber bike taxis

Firstpost  

The Karnataka government on Friday seized 62 two-wheeler taxis belonging to app-based cab aggregator Uber for violating the Motor Vehicles Act and continuing to operate without requisite permission. According to media reports, Uber’s rival Ola stopped its version of two-wheeler taxis Ola Bike which was also confirmed by Gowda leading to only Uber two-wheeler taxis being seized on Friday. On …

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