Cab Aggregators

Ola, Uber, Rapido rides set to get expensive during peak hours as Centre revises rules

The move is likely to hike the cost of travel at a time when some states are enforcing a strict fuel ban on old vehicles, adding to anxiety over rising cost pressures

Amid soaring temperatures, Telangana cab union announces 'No AC Campaign'

The campaign was launched in protest against the “declining per kilometer fares” offered by cab aggregators Ola, Uber and Rapido

LEX: Lyft — fare cuts bring little cheer for Uber peer

Increase in riders comes at expense of revenue and profit for ride-hailing platform

Delhi CM Kejriwal approves draft policy for regulating cab aggregators, delivery service providers

Kejriwal approved the draft of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023 that lays the foundation for regulating cab aggregators and delivery service providers in Delhi.

Cab aggregators need to set transparent policy on surge price revenue sharing: CCI

On description and calculation of fares, CCI has recommended that companies publish the break-up of total fare so as to appropriately reflect the surge component in the invoice generated on the App and sent to the riders and drivers.

Delhi govt asks cab aggregators to come forward to share cost to train women as drivers

To provide employment opportunities to women in the public transportation sector, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had announced on July 18 that it will bear 50 per cent of the cost to train them as commercial drivers.

Consumer-rights watchdog issues notices to Ola, Uber for unfair trade practices

In a meeting held on May 10 with cab aggregators, the government had warned of strict action unless they improve their systems and redress rising consumer complaints.

Govt warns cab aggregators of strict action for unfair trade practices

The government held a meeting on Tuesday with the ride-hailing platforms amid a rise in consumer complaints of alleged unfair trade practices by them, including ride cancellation policy, as drivers force customers to cancel trips after accepting bookings, which results in customers paying cancellation penalties.

Govt to meet cab aggregators on May 10 amid rise in consumer complaints

The meeting has been called amid rise in consumer complaints of alleged unfair trade practices by these platforms, including ride cancellation policy as drivers force customers to cancel trips after accepting bookings, which results in customers paying cancellation penalties.

Supreme Court agrees to hear Meru's appeal in Ola 'predatory pricing' case

NCLAT had in January upheld CCI's finding which said Ola was not in a dominant position to abuse its position in Bengaluru as claimed by Meru

Shared Mobility | CCI questions Hyundai-Kia’s proposed $300-million investment in Ola. What next?

If CCI blocks Hyundai-Kia’s investment in Ola, M&M’s acquisition of 55 percent stake in Meru may hit the walls of the antitrust watchdog.

Ola eyes foray into Australia & New Zealand: Report

The firm is already in the works of setting up operations in Dhaka and Colombo, making it their first overseas expansion - where Uber, the US ride-hailing app, is already present.

UK regulator says Uber data breach concealment raises 'huge concerns'

The maximum penalty is 500,000 pounds (USD 662,350.00) under current British law for organisations that fail to notify affected users and regulators when data breaches occur.

No plans to launch app-based taxi service, clarifies Reliance

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has no plans to launch an app-based taxi service as the company sees no logic in diversifying into unrelated sectors.

Delhi Ola, Uber drivers' strike in a deadlock

Mediated by the state government, the meeting between representatives of Rajdhani Tourist Driver Union and the managements of Ola and Uber saw no headway being made. However, the state has asked the companies to look into driver demands for reasonable compensation and other welfare measures.

New regulations by government are progressive: Uber India

A committee floated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has backed the idea of three times surge pricing for economy cabs. The proposal also mentions that cab aggregators can charge upto four times the usual fare between midnight to 5 AM.

Ola, Uber likely to get govt clearance soon, say sources

The new policy may skip issues like discounting and surge pricing. The government will only be verifying the software that calculates fares on cabs that run on ANI Technologies' Ola and Uber.

Bringing cab aggregators on par with city taxis: Will it fly?

Last month, the Maharashtra Transport authority released a draft of the Mahrashtra City Taxi Rules, 2016 that aims to put cab aggregators under the ambit of local taxi licence in the state. If proposals are accepted then life will change for cab aggregators.