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    • Punjabi trucking community in the US reels as English test disqualifies thousands

      A surge in enforcement of English-proficiency rules has sidelined thousands of truckers, disproportionately affecting Indian-origin drivers amid mounting safety and labour-shortage concerns.

    • Frustrated by Karnataka govt’s delay, transport federation to launch own app for auto, taxi and bus drivers

      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

    • Mind your own language, Formula One drivers tell FIA boss in swearing row

      Formula One drivers have responded to the governing body's clampdown on swearing by asking FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to treat them like adults and mind his own language.

    • 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.

    • Auto Drivers' Protest In Karnataka Leads To Seizure Of Bike Taxis In Bangalore; Residents Unhappy

      The Karnataka government's decision to crack down on bike taxis has not gone down well with Bengaluru citizens. Many demanded that the state government first rein in errant auto drivers, who often demand exorbitant fares and refuse to ply. Some argued that taking action against. innovative mobility solutions like bike taxis would tarnish the image of the start-up capital. But why did govt did that? Watch to find out

    • 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 cab driver's daily earnings of Rs 3,000-4,000 shocks Reddit user. Internet reacts

      'The driver added that even after deducting petrol costs, he still has enough money. Plus, he has another cab attached to Ola, which brings in additional income. He proudly mentioned that his kids go to a good school,' the Reddit user wrote.

    • 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

    • Truck drivers' protest turns violent in Surat; policeman thrashed, 23 held

      In a video that went viral on social media platforms, angry protesters can be seen chasing the helpless constable and thrashing him in full public view.

    • Drivers will not face stringent provision of new law if they inform police about accidents: Official

      The new provision of the hit-and-run cases where punishment has been extended to 10 years has been framed following the observation of the Supreme Court.

    • 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

    • Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union in Bengaluru breaks up with Namma Yatri

      A Namma Yatri spokesperson has said that the app represents the entire driver community and is not exclusively affiliated with any single union.

    • MSRTC bans drivers from using mobile phones while operating buses

      In a circular issued during the day, the state-run entity said the ban covers drivers of buses of its fleet as well as those leased from private operators, and includes use of headphones and Bluetooth devices.

    • From hardships of auto drivers to child labour, Kolkata Durga puja committees focus on social issues

      At Hazra Park Sarbojonin Durgotsav, one of the oldest pujas in the city, the hand-to-mouth survival tales of autorickshaw drivers have been narrated using replicas of the green and yellow three-wheelers adorning the marquee.

    • 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

    • After Namma Yatri app, Bengaluru auto drivers to launch MetroMitra on ONDC platform

      The Autorickshaw Drivers Union is all set to launch MetroMitra as a seller app on the Open Network for Digital Commerce by the end of August 2023.

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