Ola seeks level playing field to ward off Uber attack in Karnataka

Seeks curbs on Uber's practice of allowing private car users to charge for ferrying passengers in violation of India's transport rules

Ola says it wants the Karnataka High Court to impose restrictions on rival Uber's practice of allowing private car users to charge a fare for ferrying passengers in violation of India's transport rules.

Ola, India's largest taxi aggregator had submitted its petition on Monday to the Karnataka High Court accusing rival Uber of not following local laws, says it has done so to seek a level playing field . The court on Tuesday heard the plea of Ola and posted the arguments for July 4.

The initial petition filed by Uber on June 1 that challenges the authority of the Karnataka government to form rules to govern it has drawn a lot of criticism. The Radio Taxi Association, Taxi Drivers Association, Ola and others have come forward to support the government, as they look at the rules as a way to curb Uber's growth in the state.

Ola has been granted a license under the new On-Demand Transportation Technology Rules framed by the state government that came into effect in April. The company in its plea had accused Uber, a multinational company of violating local lawsand being interested solely in making profits.