Cab Aggregators

Uber to pilot women-only ride option in the US for safer travel experience

Uber has launched a women-only ride option in the US, starting in Los Angeles, allowing women riders and drivers to choose each other for a safer travel experience

Govt permits surge fares of up to 2x base rate for cab aggregators

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways also announced that 10 per cent of the fare, not exceeding ₹100, to be imposed on the driver if a ride is cancelled without any specific reason

Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola rolls out nationwide zero-commission model

Phased rollout across autos, bikes and cabs lets over one million drivers retain 100 per cent of fares as Ola shifts away from traditional commission-based model

Airports become key battleground for cab companies after BluSmart closure

With BluSmart suspending metro operations, Uber, Rapido, and others are intensifying their push into high-growth airport routes, driven by a steady rise in domestic air passenger traffic

Uber gets CCPA notice for asking users to tip in advance for quicker rides

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi slammed Uber's practice as unethical and exploitative, while the consumer protection body issued a notice to the cab aggregator over the move

Bengaluru residents in a fix as cab, auto prices skyrocket amid heavy rains

The cab fares from Banaswadi to the Kempegowda International Airport (35 km) were reportedly hovering between ₹1,300 and ₹1,700 on aggregator platforms

Cab segment drives up to 25% of Rapido's total bookings: Aravind Sanka

We are working with fleet operators and charging networks to make sure both of them work in tandem, says Sanka

BluSmart stops cab bookings: Wallet woes leave users in the lurch

Early investors who exited firm say they saw signs of chaos

Consumer protection: Aggregator liable for driver's failure to turn up

The State Commission held that though Uber functions as a cab aggregator, it should ensure timely and reliable delivery of services offered through its platform

Rapido aims to onboard 200,000 women bike captains in three years

The ride-hailing Unicorn said the move was part of its 'Pink Mobility' initiative to create employment opportunities for women

Best of BS Opinion: A lighter touch makes things easier all around

From the sight of chained and cuffed Indians to electoral campaign, to the regulatory space, our articles today argue that a light touch, firmly enforced, can go a long way

CCPA issues notices to Ola and Uber over differential pricing practices

CCPA seeks response from Apple regarding iPhone's alleged performance issues

Top EV ride-hailer BluSmart seeks $300 million in 3 yrs to expand car fleet

Part of the funding it raises will go toward the company's expansion beyond Delhi and the southern Indian city of Bengaluru. BluSmart will launch in Dubai next month with about 100 Audi EVs

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

'Expectation of consumers for more services with lower spend a challenge'

After cabs, Rapido extends SaaS-based zero-commission model to auto drivers

This model is different from most of Rapido's competitors like Ola and Uber where the drivers pay a commission per ride

Ride-hailing app Namma Yatri begins operations in Chennai, plans expansion

With nearly 10,000 drivers already on board, Namma Yatri plans to add 100,000 drivers in the next six months, the company said

Switzerland-based responsAbility to invest up to $25 million in BluSmart

The announcement said that the investment will help BluSmart expand its EV charging infrastructure across the country

BluSmart raises $24 mn in new equity round, will expand charging infra

Ride-hailing company says it aims to have a fleet of 8,000 EVs in Delhi and Bangalore by next year

Ride-hailing firm Yaary launches on ONDC for Hyderabad auto, taxi drivers

"Yaary facilitates peer-to-peer transactions between customers and service providers with 0% commission, charging only a nominal SaaS fee to service providers," the ONDC-backed firm said

Delhi govt notifies motor vehicle scheme, surge pricing not dealt with

The AAP government has notified the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023, paving the way for electric-only bike taxis to ply in the national capital and targeting a transition to electric mobility by 2030, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said on Wednesday. Gahlot said that as of now the government has not dealt with the issue of "surge pricing" imposed by the app-based cab aggregators but if complaints are received from people, rules will be framed. Addressing a press conference, the minister said it is for the first time in India that aggregator guidelines have also defined phase-wise electrification targets for these operators. "There has been a long need for licensing and regulating the aggregators in Delhi for smoother operations for Delhiites. India has set a target to achieve net zero (emissions) by 2070. This scheme is an initiative by the capital city towards the same. It is also the first time that we are allowing bike taxis to run in t