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Following earlier union-backed apps like Namma Yatri and Nagara, the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations — which represents 65 transport associations across the state — is now launching its own ride-hailing app.

Bengaluru auto rickshaw fare revision likely as transport dept calls for meeting

Auto rickshaw drivers are demanding an increase in the minimum fare from Rs 30 to Rs 40 for the initial two kms and from Rs 15 to Rs 20 for each additional km

Uber to support Rs 36,000-crore economic activity in India in 2024, hits 1 million drivers milestone in 2023: Report

The report suggests the ride-hailing auto market could grow by 50 per cent over the next five years.

Gig workers union hails HC order on Ola driver harassment case, says it recognises drivers as employees

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a relationship of "employer and employee" exists between Ola and its "driver-partners".

Bengaluru drivers turn to Telegram, WhatsApp and zero-commission apps to beat Ola-Uber duopoly

 While cab drivers primarily use Telegram and WhatsApp groups, auto unions are relying on their apps as an alternative to Ola and Uber, which dominate the app-based cab and autorickshaw segments in the tech capital.

Rein in errant auto drivers first, then crack down on bike taxis in Bengaluru, netizens tell Karnataka govt

Many commuters criticised the Karnataka government's decision to crack down on bike taxis in Bengaluru, which offer faster and more economical rides

Bengaluru traffic police to book drivers exceeding 80 kmph limit on airport road

Speed trap cameras have been installed on the airport road to automatically detect and issue fines for speeding

Namma Yatri-backer Juspay launches Mana Yatri in Hyderabad, offers auto-rickshaw and cab services

Mana Yatri, a part of the ONDC Network, has already onboarded over 25,000 drivers in Hyderabad and aims to enroll 1 lakh drivers in the next three months.

MC Investigation: How a Bengaluru cab driver used a fake fare screenshot to scam airport passengers

An app-based cab driver charged passengers five times the normal fare to drop them in the city 40 km away, pocketing a cool Rs 5,000-plus each time.

Karnataka truck drivers on indefinite strike to protest new hit-and-run law

Protesters also halted trucks/tempos in places like Nagarbhavi and Nayandahalli in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Namma Yatri plans to induct 1,000 women autorickshaw drivers in six months

 Namma Yatri partners with Bengaluru city police for women auto driving programme

Bengaluru-based ride hailing startup viaDOTS plans to onboard 50,000 cab drivers

 The company claims zero onboarding fees for drivers and assures passengers of no surge pricing

Ola, Uber drivers go on strike demanding better remuneration, ban on bike taxis; commuters inconvenienced

The drivers staged an agitation here urging the state government to immediately intervene and regulate the app-based cab aggregators and to also resolve the issue of high commission charged by the aggregators from them.

Logistics start-up Porter violates rules, Karnataka transport department books drivers

Porter is operating without obtaining a goods carriage permit and is also displaying advertisements on their vehicles without proper permission: Transport department official.

Karnataka govt plans to launch Ola, Uber-like app for cabs and auto rickshaws

Karnataka transport minister said he received many complaints from drivers, who are facing exploitation by app-based aggregators

Uber, DoorDash sue New York City over minimum wage law

The companies filed separate complaints in New York state court claiming the law, which takes effect next week, is based on a misunderstanding of how the food delivery industry works.

Mandatory to provide accommodation, bathrooms for drivers: Tamil Nadu govt to hotels

This accomodation is required to be provided either within the premises or 250 metres from the hotel.

Rail strikes in Britain disrupt services amid wage dispute standoff

Many members of the drivers’ union Aslef commenced a 24-hour long strike on virtual platforms across all the big passenger operators in England which led to the stoppage of many major intercity and commuter services entirely.

Kosovo delays fining Serb drivers for 2 days after U.S. request

The dispute over licence plates has stoked tensions for almost two years between Serbia and its former breakaway province, which declared independence in 2008 and is home to a Serb minority in the north that is backed by Belgrade.

Lack of demand, virus scare keep Ola, Uber drivers off the road

Unless demand picks up, drivers will not come back on the platforms, say experts

Drivers beware! Govt is getting back a lot harder on you

The new-look Motor Vehicles Act is a stern reminder that there is zero-tolerance for road safety violations.  Implementation will make all the difference

Govt. to remove minimum education requirement for commercial driving licence

Under Rule 8 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, a transport vehicle driver needs to have passed class 8.

Now, an app for drivers to switch between cab aggregators

Government wants a conducive atmosphere for domestic cab aggregators with lean car fleet who find it difficult to enter the market dominated by bigger players like Ola and Uber

COMMENT: Uber CEO argument with cabbie in US reveals similar worries here

Uber CEO‘s argument with a cab driver in San Francisco echoes similar frustrations being felt by cabbies in a Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad or Bangalore. And there is no easy way out for lakhs of drivers attached with taxi apps.

Ola raises $350 million at valuation of $3.5 billion

Ola, India's home grown online cab aggregator, has raised a fresh bout of funding with its existing as well as new investors. The cab aggregator raised funds to the tune of USD 350 million at a lower valuation of USD 3.5 billion, down from the highs of USD 5 billion it enjoyed earlier.