The private taxi operators have been opposing the app-based cab services, claiming it will destabilise their business. Godinho said the taxi operators were opposing the government’s decision every time (it plans to introduce the app-based service).
The National Tourism and Transport Cooperative Federation Ltd (NFTC) will shortly start 'Sahakar Taxi,' a new transportation service similar to Ola and Uber that aims to create lakhs of jobs.
The company is developing an app-based electric vehicle cab service called ‘EVERA’
A Transport Ministry panel has recommended allowing up to four-time surge in fares during night and three times during peak hours of the day to ensure adequate availability of taxis.