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 other and. 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 other and thus amounts to price fixing by them in contravention of the provisions of Section 3 of the Act. "The rides offered by individual drivers, through Ola/Uber App constitute homogenous products where riders are indifferent between different drivers registered with a particular Cab Aggregators", it was held.

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Karnataka cab drivers back ‘Sahkar Taxi’ as alternative to private aggregators: Report
20 hours, 35 minutes ago

Karnataka cab drivers back ‘Sahkar Taxi’ as alternative to private aggregators: Report

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s cab drivers have largely welcomed the Central Government’s plan to introduce ‘Sahkar Taxi’, a cooperative ride-hailing service, as an alternative to private platforms like Ola and Uber, The Hindu reported. However, some drivers remain skeptical about its execution Many cab drivers’ unions believe the cooperative model will reduce dependency on private aggregators, which currently charge high commissions, cutting into …

Ola Electric deliveries delayed over price renegotiation with vehicle registration agencies: Report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ola Electric deliveries delayed over price renegotiation with vehicle registration agencies: Report

Hindustan Times  

Ola Electric's decision last month to renegotiate contracts with two of India’s largest vehicle registration agencies resulted in delayed deliveries. The waiting period ended up increasing to 20-45 days from 5-7 days before February, according to a Mint report which cited managers at seven Ola Electric stores across New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru as saying. Ola Electric also needs these …

Do Ola and Uber charge more from iPhone users?
2 months ago

Do Ola and Uber charge more from iPhone users?

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In the past two months, many iPhone users have shared screenshots on social media alleging that they were charged more on commercial platforms like cab-hailing apps Ola and Uber, or quick-commerce apps such as Zepto. Following several complaints and screenshots, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs issued notices to Ola and Uber, seeking clarification on reports of alleged differential …

Ola, Uber deny charging higher prices for Apple users than for Android in India after Centre's notice
2 months, 1 week ago

Ola, Uber deny charging higher prices for Apple users than for Android in India after Centre's notice

Hindustan Times  

Cab aggregating firms Ola and Uber on Friday denied the allegations of implementing a differential pricing model for their services that were availed through Android and Apple phones in India. The denial comes a day after Centre slapped notices over allegations that Apple users were being charged higher prices for rides of similar distances on the mere ground that consumers …

Ola and Uber respond to CCPA notice, deny claims of fare disparity for iPhone users
2 months, 1 week ago

Ola and Uber respond to CCPA notice, deny claims of fare disparity for iPhone users

Live Mint  

Ola Consumer and Uber have firmly denied allegations of fare discrepancies based on the type of mobile phone used, following reports suggesting Apple iPhone users were charged more than their Android counterparts for identical journeys. This action, directed by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, followed media reports and consumer complaints alleging pricing disparities between Android and iPhone users. The Minister …

Uber, Ola receives notices from union government over pricing disparity on Apple and Android phones
2 months, 1 week ago

Uber, Ola receives notices from union government over pricing disparity on Apple and Android phones

The Hindu  

A Union government body has sent notices to ride-hailing firms Ola and Uber over alleged differential pricing for Android and Apple phones, Consumer Affairs Minister, Pralhad Joshi, said in a post on X on Thursday. — Pralhad Joshi January 23, 2025 The Minister said he would direct the Central Consumer Protection Agency to also look into differential pricing strategies used …

Ola, Uber get notices over price disparities on iPhone, Android
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2 months, 1 week ago

Ola, Uber get notices over price disparities on iPhone, Android

Hindustan Times  

Cab aggregators Ola and Uber have both gotten a notice from the Consumer Protection Authority for allegedly charging customers different rates based on their mobile's operating system. Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi announced this in a post on X on Thursday, January 32, 2025. “As a follow-up to the earlier observation of apparent #DifferentialPricing based on the different models of …

'Zero Tolerance For Consumer Exploitation': CCPA Launches Probe Into Uber, Ola Over Alleged 'Differential Pricing' For Rides
2 months, 1 week ago

'Zero Tolerance For Consumer Exploitation': CCPA Launches Probe Into Uber, Ola Over Alleged 'Differential Pricing' For Rides

ABP News  

UPDATE : In response to the Central Consumer Protection Authority action, Uber claimed that the company does not "set prices based on a rider's phone manufacturer." The original report follows: The Central Consumer Protection Authority has launched an investigation into ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber over alleged "differential pricing" practices. If so, this is blatant dis-regard to Consumer’s right to …

Govt issues notice to Ola, Uber over price disparities on iPhone, Android
2 months, 1 week ago

Govt issues notice to Ola, Uber over price disparities on iPhone, Android

Live Mint  

The Department of Consumer Affairs has taken action against prominent cab aggregators Ola and Uber over concerns of differential pricing based on the type of mobile device used by consumers. The Minister wrote,“As a follow-up to the earlier observation of apparent #DifferentialPricing based on the different models of mobiles being used, Department of Consumer Affairs through the CCPA, has issued …

Government issues notice to Ola, Uber for showing differential pricing
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2 months, 1 week ago

Government issues notice to Ola, Uber for showing differential pricing

India TV News  

Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, announced that the Central Consumer Protection Authority had issued notices to major cab aggregators, Ola and Uber, regarding allegations of differential pricing based on the type of smartphone consumers were using. In a social media post, the minister indicated that this action followed earlier observations of apparent pricing disparities linked to different mobile …

Why auto-taxi drivers are furious with Uber and Ola but not Rapido
7 months, 1 week ago

Why auto-taxi drivers are furious with Uber and Ola but not Rapido

India Today  

If you’re living in Delhi or the NCR and struggling to book an Ola or Uber today, you’re not alone. Kishan Verma, president of the Delhi Auto Taxi Transport Congress Union, says the protest is driven by high commissions and allegations of unethical activities by private Ola and Uber bike taxi drivers, including involvement in alcohol, drug, and smuggling trades. …

Cab drivers urge for better commission from aggregators in Bengaluru
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cab drivers urge for better commission from aggregators in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

While getting your ride in time as you run late for work is a common occurrence in Bengaluru, the other side of the story too deserves attention as cab drivers often grapple with the commission rates imposed by different ride-hailing platforms. While Namma Yatri assures a zero commission charge, the larger clientele base lies in Ola and Uber, according to …

'Makes No Sense': Ola Leaves it on Customers to Negotiate Fares With Auto Drivers, Internet Irked
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Makes No Sense': Ola Leaves it on Customers to Negotiate Fares With Auto Drivers, Internet Irked

News 18  

Negotiating fares with auto rickshaw drivers can be a real pain, right? The Bengaluru-based user tweeted, “Now @Olacabs wants its users to negotiate the final amount with the drivers once the ride is complete.” This sparked a lively debate online. pic.twitter.com/xfJ1bUoUpj— Abhiek June 5, 2024 “This is such a useless feature because you and i know that auto drivers are …

Ola, Uber start subscription based plans for auto drivers: What changes for you? Will rides be cheaper?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ola, Uber start subscription based plans for auto drivers: What changes for you? Will rides be cheaper?

Hindustan Times  

Ride-hailing platforms Ola and Uber are offering subscription based plans for auto-rickshaw drivers on their platforms, This will replace charging a booking fee or commission on every transaction. Ola has rolled out the model in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad while Uber launched the same in six cities starting with Chennai, Kochi and Visakhapatnam, Economic Times reported citing people in …

Ola Auto’s Revised ‘Tariff’ Structure is Quite Baffling
1 year ago

Ola Auto’s Revised ‘Tariff’ Structure is Quite Baffling

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Ride sharing applications have become a staple for Indians with the ever growing demand for local travels. Handling nearly four lakh rides every day and more than 10 crore downloads on Google Play Store alone, it is among the favourite ride service providers. In the change of rules, they declared that they will display a fare range instead of …

Uber, Ola will have to fall in line as Karnataka govt fixes uniform fare for taxis
1 year, 1 month ago

Uber, Ola will have to fall in line as Karnataka govt fixes uniform fare for taxis

Hindustan Times  

City taxis and those operating through app-based aggregators like Uber and Ola will now have to follow the new fare structure announced by the Karnataka Transport Department. According to the new fare structure, cabs have been categorised into three classes based on the cost of the vehicle. With this new order released by the department on Saturday, fares for app-based …

Uber, Ola drivers to face fines for ride cancellations in THIS state
1 year, 7 months ago

Uber, Ola drivers to face fines for ride cancellations in THIS state

Live Mint  

A panel appointed by the Maharashtra government has recommended that drivers of aggregators like Uber and Ola should be fined ₹50-75 for each cancellation, and this rebate should be provided to the affected passenger. The committee, led by retired bureaucrat Sudhirkumar Shrivastava, also proposed that taxis be given a maximum of 20 minutes to reach the pickup point, with fines …

Boycott Ola and Uber services, Guwahati drivers association says
2 years, 2 months ago

Boycott Ola and Uber services, Guwahati drivers association says

Live Mint  

Online cab aggregators Ola and Uber will reportedly discontine their services in the city of Guwahati from February 1. According to a report by The Meghalayan, All Assam Cab Mazdoor Sangha has called out a boycott for the ride-hailing services in protest against the alleged harassment of cab drivers by the cab aggregators. This is not reasonable,” All Assam Cab …

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 …

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 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 …

‘Cab drivers go to highway and then extort money’: Netizen tells his story
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Cab drivers go to highway and then extort money’: Netizen tells his story

Hindustan Times  

Ayush Agrawal, a financial modeling and valuation analyst, booked an Ola cab Tuesday morning to go from a hotel to the Bengaluru airport. Ayush Agrawal: "There is maybe a bigger issue than cab drivers cancelling cabs and asking cash from customers that needs to be addressed." Agrawal narrated the incident in a nine-tweet thread, saying, "Ola drivers will accept trip, …

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’ …

Centre pulls up Ola, Uber for unfair trade practices
2 years, 10 months ago

Centre pulls up Ola, Uber for unfair trade practices

Live Mint  

The Centre has rebuked cab aggregators, including Ola and Uber, for alleged unfair trade practices and warned them of strict action in case they fail to improve their systems and redress rising consumer complaints. On Tuesday, the government met with the ride-hailing platforms as consumer complaints have increased significantly against them regarding unfair trade practices, including ride cancellation policy, drivers …

Ola and Uber are to be grilled by Central Consumer Protection Authority, but why?
2 years, 10 months ago

Ola and Uber are to be grilled by Central Consumer Protection Authority, but why?

India TV News  

Ola and Uber's drivers have faced massive backlash because of ride cancellations, cancellation charges, random surge pricing and long waiting times. Earlier also, the CCPA has received numerous complaints of unfair trading practices like cab drivers forcing riders to cancel trips after a long wait, which leads to paying the cancellation charge by the customers. Despite the Motor Vehicle Aggregator …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Meru Cab's Plea Alleging Anti-Competitive Practices By Ola
2 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Meru Cab's Plea Alleging Anti-Competitive Practices By Ola

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, issued notice in the appeal filed by Meru Cab assailing the order of the National Company Appellate Tribunal refusing to set aside the order passed by the Competition Commission of India exonerating Ola from allegations of abuse of dominant position. Senior Advocate, Mr. P. Chidambaram appearing on behalf of Meru Cabs submitted before the Bench, …

CCPA Gears Up to Address Surge in Customer Complaints against Ola, Uber; Meeting Next Week
2 years, 10 months ago

CCPA Gears Up to Address Surge in Customer Complaints against Ola, Uber; Meeting Next Week

News 18  

In response to an increase in customer complaints against cab aggregators, the Central Consumer Protection Authority has convened a meeting of ride-hailing platforms like Ola and Uber next week to learn more about their pricing and cancellation procedures. The survey also highlighted the fact that 45% of app-based taxi consumers stated they were charged more than 1.5 times in surge …

Cab shortage in Bengaluru? Why you are seeing fewer Ola, Ubers on the road
2 years, 10 months ago

Cab shortage in Bengaluru? Why you are seeing fewer Ola, Ubers on the road

Hindustan Times  

As more and more people shift to working from office, demand for the two biggest ride-hailing apps in Bengaluru, Ola and Uber, is growing everyday. India's biggest ride hailing apps Uber and Ola are facing a serious shortage in cabs that are now hitting its users too. Tanveer Pasha, the president of Ola and Uber drivers’ association in Bengaluru, told …

Have Ola & Uber hiked fare charges in Bengaluru?
2 years, 11 months ago

Have Ola & Uber hiked fare charges in Bengaluru?

Hindustan Times  

India's two most used ride-hailing apps Ola and Uber have reportedly raised trip fare charges in various cities across the country, including Bengaluru, amid soaring fuel prices. Several users from Bengaluru took their woes on to Twitter, with one user writing: “Cab fare charges are up by 1.5-2.5x yet Cab drivers refuse to switch on the ACs in Bangalore. What's …

Why Ola, Uber cab drivers are refusing to switch on their ACs in Bengaluru
2 years, 11 months ago

Why Ola, Uber cab drivers are refusing to switch on their ACs in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

After West Bengal, New Delhi, Noida and Telangana, Bengaluru's cab drivers have now started a ‘no AC’ policy to bring forward the difficulties faced by Ola and Uber drivers amid a fuel price hike and low commissions. Ola and Uber cab drivers adopt a ‘no AC’ policy amid fuel price hikes and low commissions. Cab drivers would avoid turning on …

Ride cancellation, surge pricing remain top concerns for Ola, Uber riders: Survey
2 years, 11 months ago

Ride cancellation, surge pricing remain top concerns for Ola, Uber riders: Survey

India Today  

Ola, Uber and other app-based taxi service users have said they faced issues such as "drivers cancelling the ride", "surge pricing", "long waiting times", and "cancellation charges" in the last 12 months, according to a survey. The survey conducted by citizen engagement platform LocalCircles shows 71 per cent of respondents complained of ride cancellation by drivers, 45 per cent said …

‘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, 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 License Revoked by London Transport Regulator After Safety Concerns
4 years, 5 months ago

Ola License Revoked by London Transport Regulator After Safety Concerns

News 18  

London’s public transport authority stripped Indian ride-hailing company Ola of its London operating licence, saying that the taxi app was not “fit and proper" to hold one, having put passenger safety at risk. Transport for London said in a statement that it refused to grant Ola, a Softbank-backed operator, a new London private hire vehicle operator’s licence as it “cannot …

Riding around in the age of Uber
5 years, 3 months ago

Riding around in the age of Uber

Deccan Chronicle  

Some prehistoric relics may recall those days when you booked a cab by making a call to a landline of a travel agency, sometimes a day in advance, for a typical first slab of eight hours or 80 kilometres, whichever earlier, signed the reading of starting and ending meter reading, and paid cash to settle the bill. In the next …

Uber’s licence lost, Ola starts hiring drive for London launch
5 years, 4 months ago

Uber’s licence lost, Ola starts hiring drive for London launch

Live Mint  

New Delhi/London: A day after Uber, the world’s largest ride-hailing company, lost its commercial licence in London, its Indian rival Ola Cabs began registering drivers on Tuesday, ahead of launching commercial operations in the city. An Ola spokesman declined to comment on whether the company’s decision was linked to Uber’s commercial licence cancellation in London. On 25 November, Uber’s commercial …

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 …

Delhi odd-even scheme: Ola waives off surge pricing from November 4-15
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi odd-even scheme: Ola waives off surge pricing from November 4-15

Live Mint  

Supporting the Government's efforts to combat the poor air quality in the Delhi-NCR region, ride-hailing company Ola on Saturday announced that there will be no peak pricing on rides during the period of the Odd-Even scheme in New Delhi between November 4-15, 2019. The company will also work closely with its driver-partners to ensure maximum availability of vehicles during peak …

Ola rolls out self-drive cab services in Bengaluru. Know fare, safety features
5 years, 5 months ago

Ola rolls out self-drive cab services in Bengaluru. Know fare, safety features

India TV News  

In a good news for those who do not own a car in Bengaluru, ride-hailing major Ola on Thursday launched its self-drive cab rental service "Ola Drive". A new option of Ola Drive will be seen on the Ola app and the service is being rolled out for users in Bengaluru through pick-up stations located across different residential and commercial …

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 …

Ola-Uber pushing auto slump? Statistics puncture Nirmala Sitharaman's theory
5 years, 6 months ago

Ola-Uber pushing auto slump? Statistics puncture Nirmala Sitharaman's theory

India Today  

Facts, numbers and economics they all belie finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's unique - if not bizarre - explanation to the slowdown in the country's automobile sector. For one, sales to all cab companies account for between 8-10 per cent of overall passenger vehicle sales across companies. Sales to the entire taxi segment at Maruti, India's largest carmaker, are between 5-6 …

Drivers canceling rides on Ola, Uber should be penalized: Consumers
5 years, 6 months ago

Drivers canceling rides on Ola, Uber should be penalized: Consumers

Live Mint  

Drivers canceling confirmed rides on app-based ride-hailing service such as Ola and Uber should be penalised on basis of the total ride fare, said a majority of the respondents surveyed by Local Circles, a social media and citizen engagement platform. The Madhya Pradesh government had recently announced a set of regulations for app-based taxi services operating in the state, which …

Ola is taking on Uber in its biggest market outside the Americas
5 years, 8 months ago

Ola is taking on Uber in its biggest market outside the Americas

CNN  

London CNN Business — Indian ride-sharing service Ola is preparing to go up against Uber in one of the company’s most lucrative markets: London. London is one of five global cities that account for nearly a quarter of Uber bookings, along with Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and São Paulo. While its fares will be comparable to Uber’s …

Ola and Uber could be asked to go electric by 2026, reveals leaked govt. documents
5 years, 9 months ago

Ola and Uber could be asked to go electric by 2026, reveals leaked govt. documents

Firstpost  

Uber, Ola would need to start converting their fleet by next year to achieve 2.5% electrification by 2021. India plans to order taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola to convert 40 percent of their fleet of cars to electric by April 2026, according to a source and records of government meetings to discuss new rules for clean mobility. Uber and …

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: …

Mumbai commuter woes continue; Ola, Uber strike enters Day 3
6 years, 5 months ago

Mumbai commuter woes continue; Ola, Uber strike enters Day 3

India Today  

Planning a trip to the mall ahead of Diwali? Michael Pinkowski October 23, 2018 @Uber_Mumbai @Olacabs @MumbaiPolice my cab has been mobbed twice in the last 14 hours in Chandivali area by Ola and Uber drivers. Nidhi October 23, 2018 @MumbaiPolice On strike Ola drivers are standing at Mahakali Caves Road and stopping cabs and threatening the drivers to ensure …

Ride-hailing app Ola ramps up rivalry with Uber as it prepares UK launch
6 years, 7 months ago

Ride-hailing app Ola ramps up rivalry with Uber as it prepares UK launch

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ride-hailing app Ola has unveiled …

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