App-based Taxi Service

CCPA imposes ₹10 lakh fine on Rapido for misleading auto service claims

The CCPA stated that Rapido made misleading claims in its promotional campaigns, including "Guaranteed Auto" and "AUTO IN 5 MIN OR GET ₹50", which were not substantiated

Uber, Ola drivers strike in Mumbai, commuters face tough second day

Drivers demand fixed fares and lower commissions as strike affects bookings on Uber and Ola, while Rapido and kali-peeli cabs continue partial operations in the city

Cooperative taxi platform aims to offer fair pricing and social security

Backed by eight major cooperatives including Amul and IFFCO, Sahakar Taxi will launch in December 2025, starting with Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra under a driver-owned model

We're the largest gig worker employer in the country: Rapido cofounders

We're currently in over 35 cities with taxis and aim to be present in every district headquarters, says Rapido

Uber Reserve sees 200% rise in bookings; airport drop-offs primary use case

Uber Reserve rides jump across cities with airport travel emerging as the dominant use case; bookings also spike during festivals, weddings, and long weekends

Amid financial crisis, BluSmart reaches 25 million trips milestone

Despite the company's challenges, BluSmart has assured that its ride-hailing operations will remain unaffected and also denied its sale to any competitor business

Karnataka HC directs taxi firms to stop bike taxis within six weeks

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday directed taxi aggregators to stop bike taxi services in the state within six weeks. It stated that bike taxis cannot operate until the state government notifies proper guidelines under the Motor Vehicle Act. The single-judge bench of Justice B M Shyam Prasad directed the state government to ensure that bike taxi operations are halted within the stipulated time. This direction came after ride-hailing apps such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido, which also operate bike taxis, approached the High Court seeking necessary directives for the state government to formulate a policy for running bike taxis. While ordering the bike taxi operators to cease operations by six weeks, the court instructed the state government to formulate guidelines in this regard.

8 in 10 app taxi users report dark patterns like bait-and-switch, others

4 in 10 app taxi users also confirm experiencing drip pricing, according to the survey, which said price manipulation based on user information was experienced by the consumers

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi takes a bus ride during his India visit

Khosrowshahi explored the Uber Shuttle in Bengaluru along with members of the Uber Tech team that is building the product for India and the world

BluSmart seeking to challenge Uber, Ola with an all-electric taxi fleet

A confidential BluSmart investor deck from March, reviewed by Reuters, stated "Uber is losing drivers, riders and market share in India"

Dabolim airport to shut if app-based transport not supported: Goa Minister

Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Wednesday expressed the fear that Dabolim airport may shut down if local taxi operators fail to support app-based taxi services

'Kerala Savari' rolls out with promise of low service charge, better wages

India's first government-owned online taxi service 'Kerala Savaari' launched

Goa govt to introduce app-based taxi services: Transport Minister

Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho has said the state government will introduce app-based taxi services in the state

Bike-taxi firm Rapido gives shields to captains for social distancing

Rapido Shield will cover the captain's back and will make for a safety shield between the customer and the driver-partner.

Hail a ride now! Uber, Ola to resume services in key cities from today

With further relaxation of lockdown regulations and more powers given to states, Ola will be restarting services in over 60 cities across the country from Tuesday.

Uber cuts 3,000 more jobs, closes offices amid coronavirus outbreak

Combined with the 3,700 employees in customer support and human resources, Uber dismissed earlier this month, the cuts now total about 25% of the total workforce. A spokesman said more cuts could come

Mobility start-ups mull future biz models in first-ever summit on wheels

TiE, in collaboration with travel tech firms Ixigo and Gogobus, took a bunch of start-up founders, investors and journalist on a bus tour, with panel talk planned on board the vehicle

Maharashtra releases draft rules for app-based cabs

Draft regulations come amid calls by kali pilee taxi and auto rikshaw drivers to go on strike

Delhi auto, taxi unions to protest against app-based services

There are around 13,000 black-yellow taxis and 81,000 auto rickshaws plying on the streets of the national capital

Strictly enforcing rules on auto, cab fares: AAP to HC

Magic Sewa, an app-based taxi service, has alleged that authorities were not implementing the fare notification