February 20, 2023 05:04 PM IST

Delhi Govt bans Ola, Uber and Rapido bike taxi services

The transport department also highlighted that violation of this will result in a punishment of first offense of Rs 5,000 and second or subsequent offenses will attract a fine of Rs 10,000 and imprisonment.

Delhi auto, taxi drivers asked to wear uniform, warned of heavy fines upon violation

The autos and taxi unions said they were ready to follow the order, but also urged the government to lower the Rs 10,000 fine.

Delhi auto, taxi fares hiked as govt issues new notification; check details

The minimum auto fare has been hiked by Rs 5, as the meter will now be down from Rs 30, instead of Rs 25 at present, as per the notification.

The last trip: Mumbai’s kaali-peeli Fiats will vanish soon... But will live on forever

In 2023, the once-ubiquitous Fiat taxi will permanently go off Mumbai’s roads. The owners of the last few such cars share tales about the black-and-yellow cabs.

In Mumbai, taxi and auto fares to go up by Rs 3 and Rs 2 from October 1

The minimum fare for a distance of 1.5 km for kaali-peeli taxis has been hiked to Rs 28 from Rs 25 and the same to Rs 23 from Rs 21 for auto-rickshaws.

Maha: Over 2.5 lakh auto, taxi operators to go on indefinite strike from July 31 midnight

The Konkan division comprises Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts.

Auto-rickshaw, taxi rides likely to get costlier in Delhi

The proposal to hike the fares has been approved in principle and is likely to come up for cabinet approval in the next meeting, they added.

Mumbai's kaali-peeli taxis make a comeback on Uber

In India, taxi drivers have been unhappy with the emergence of ride-sharing and many unions over the years have gone on strike to protest against the loss of income.

Driverless taxi pods in consideration for Noida Airport connectivity

The hi-tech pod taxis, which are used in several western countries, are cost-effective, pro-environment and convenient, Singh said, a day after meeting with representatives of Ultra PRT, a company that specialises in taxi pods.

Base fare for auto, taxi hiked by Rs 3 in Mumbai

The minimum fare for autos has been hiked to Rs 21 from Rs 18 while, for Kaali Peeli taxi, it has been hiked from Rs 22 to Rs 25, The Times of India reported.

Coronavirus lockdown | Goa taxi trade demands Rs 12k per month compensation

Taxi associations in Goa have demanded compensation for loss of income due to the lockdown in place for the novel coronavirus outbreak, an official said on Sunday.

Quick Take | Why Ola wants to hail an NBFC license

Cab aggregators are looking to diversify as business growth is slowing down. Softbank-backed Ola already does transactions and an NBFC licence will help it diversify into allied segments for growth.

London's black cabs soon to be seen on the streets of Paris

London Electric Vehicle Co., which makes plug-in electric taxis that look like traditional black cabs, has put about 600 vehicles on the streets of London and has already expanded to Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg and Oslo.

Private cabs to be brought under Maharashtra's city taxi norms: Minister

The minister said the government would make it mandatory for autorickshaw and taxi drivers to paste stickers displaying toll free complaint numbers 1800220110 and 62426666 in their vehicles for passengers to report grievances.

Taxi or app? Uber faces big EU court decision

The case is yet another thorn in the side for scandal- rocked Uber, which has drawn the fury of local taxi drivers and officials for flouting local regulations.

Uber partners with Hyderabad Metro for connectivity

According to a press release, Uber has set up its first kiosk at Miyapur Metro Station and will soon expand to other stations across the city.

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

"TfL considers that Uber's approach and conduct demonstrate a lack of corporate responsibility in relation to a number of issues which have potential public safety and security implications," Transport for London said on Friday.

Full-fledged electric fleet to hit roads by December: Nitin Gadkari

"By the end of this year, we will have electric buses, taxis, autorickshaws... We are very serious about it and the automobile industry is also very serious about it," Gadkari, who holds the portfolio of road transport and highways, said at an event to mark the rollout of a fleet at Gurgaon here.

China's Didi Chuxing invests in Uber's Middle East rival Careem

In the past, China's Didi Chuxing invested in in taxi aggregators including Lyft, Ola, Grab, '99' and Taxify.

Maharashtra trying to discriminate between cab services: High Court

A division bench of Justices R M Sawant and Sadhana Jadhav was hearing petitions filed by Uber India Ltd, Ola Ltd and six drivers plying cabs with these two companies challenging the Maharashtra city taxi rules implemented by the state government this year.

Why these are taxing times for the Taxi Industry in India

Traditionally, in India, the taxi Industry has been predominantly an unorganised sector. The founder of Meru Cabs talks about why cab aggregators are destroying taxi market and causing traffic on Indian roads by dumping capital.

No major impact of Ola, Uber drivers' strike in Delhi

Sarvodaya Drivers Association of Delhi (SDAD), which has given a call for the strike, claimed that more drivers will join the protest from afternoon onwards against "low fares"

Maharashtra government developing app for black and yellow taxis

Raising the issue during the Question Hour, Takle said that after app-based cab aggregators came into the picture, the business of black and yellow taxi drivers has gone down considerably and he questioned if the government will take steps to ensure they survive the fierce competition.

Soon, cab aggregators will have to ensure apps are verified

To ensure passenger safety in the wake of a number of cases of security violation from different parts of the country the government had constituted a committee to look into the issues last year.

Unhappy with company's strategies, Uber President Jeff Jones steps down