Cab Aggregators

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

Goa govt files complaint against Uber, accuses it of operating illegally

The Goa government has filed a police complaint against Uber India Systems Private Limited accusing the company of illegally operating its services in the coastal state. Earlier last week, Uber announced its services in Goa, including airport pick-up and drop. State Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho told reporters on Tuesday that his department has filed a formal complaint against Uber for operating in the tourist state without taking any permission. He said that his department has asked the police to take action against the app-based taxi aggregator. We had sent an email to the cyber crime (cell) last week but on Monday, we gave a formal letter to the cyber crime cell, Godinho said. The minister said the government has already announced that Goa will not allow app-based taxi aggregators Ola and Uber to operate in the state. Assistant Director Transport Francisco Vaz has filed the complaint against Uber with the cyber crime cell. As per the complaint, Uber has been offering rides

Delhi CM approves draft policy for regulating cab, delivery aggregators

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved a policy on Wednesday for regulating cab aggregators and delivery service providers in the city. A draft of the scheme has now been sent to the lieutenant governor. It will then be put up for public feedback and comments by the transport department, before being given the final shape, according to an official statement. Kejriwal approved the draft of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023 that lays the foundation for regulating cab aggregators and delivery service providers in Delhi. "This scheme prioritises the safety of passengers and ensures timely grievance redressal, while also promoting the use of electric vehicles and reducing pollution levels in the city," the chief minister said. He explained that by transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) and promoting electric bike-taxis, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government will be able to reduce the pollution levels in Delhi and create new opportunities for employment and economic ...

Uber confident on profit as ride-sharing makes strong start to 2023

Uber is benefiting from its dominant position in key global markets as travel rebounds from a pandemic-induced lull

Uber, Ola act on SC directive, apply for aggregator licence in Maharashtra

Ride-hailing service providers Ola and Uber have applied to the Maharashtra government for aggregator licences, a Regional Transport Office (RTO) official said here on Friday. Sets of guidelines brought out by the Centre and the Maharashtra government mandate such app-based companies to obtain a licence. Currently, the government cannot efficiently take action in case of violations by these operators and a licence could change that situation. Acting on a directive of the Supreme Court, the ride-hailing service firms have applied for aggregator licences at Mumbai's Tardeo RTO, which has jurisdiction over the entire island city, the official said. Bharat Kalaskar, regional transport officer from Tardeo RTO, told PTI that they received applications from Ola and Uber for aggregator licences 3-4 days ago. The applications are under scrutiny and will be subsequently put up to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) for a final decision about granting the licence, he ..

Cab aggregators navigate a regulatory maze, face troublesome issues

States are yet to follow central licensing guidelines, with which companies have problems anyway, adding to the confusion in this booming business

After Bombay HC rap, Rapido shuts down bike taxi services in Maharashtra

The court has asked the Maharashtra government to seriously consider a proposal for licensing bike taxis

Uber introduces rear seatbelt reminder, SOS integration with cops in India

Uber announced a slew of new technology-led safety features like audio rear seatbelt reminder, proactively detecting trip anomalies, customer SOS integration with local police and more

Karnataka govt meet with Uber, Ola; auto-rickshaw union calls it eye wash

The Karnataka government on Saturday held a meeting with the representatives of cab aggregators Uber, Ola and Rapido over high auto-rickshaw prices

Karnataka HC gives 15 days to fix fare for app-based auto hailing services

The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the state government to fix the fare for app-based auto-rickshaw hailing services within 15 days. The authorities last week ordered online aggregators like Uber, Rapido, and Ola to immediately stop their services for auto-rickshaws. The aggregators were also warned that action would be initiated if autos were found violating the order. The government had contended that auto-rickshaws were not covered under the license issued under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Technology Aggregator Rules in 2016. ANI Technologies Private Limited, which is offering service through Ola app, and Uber India Systems Private Limited had challenged this before the HC in two separate petitions. Justice M G S Kamal, who heard the petitions on Thursday, suggested that the authorities and the companies arrive at a compromise and make a common submission. The government had agreed to talk to the aggregators. On Friday, the HC directed that the government

HC wants Karnataka govt, ride-hailing firms to arrive at common ground

The High Court of Karnataka has suggested that the State government and autorickshaw-hiring aggregators to arrive at a common ground. The court was hearing petitions by Uber India Systems Private Limited and ANI Technologies Private Limited following the directions of the State to aggregators to stop their operations. The aggregators had also been warned that they would be fined for every autorickshaw found plying on the online demand platforms. The government had issued the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Technology Aggregator (KODTTA) rules in 2016. Based on them, the online aggregator companies like Ola, Uber and Rapido obtained permission to launch online cab hiring facilities through mobile apps. On October 6 this year, the authorities after a meeting issued an order stating that autorickshaw cab service available under the online apps violated the rules and licence. It was held that taxi service was only for cars and not autorickshaws. The petition by the aggregator Uber ..

Uber, Ola auto services 'banned' in Bengaluru; aggregators slash fares

Action after complaints of overcharging

Karnataka govt bans Ola, Uber, Rapido auto services; terms them 'illegal'

Karnataka state govt has given three days to the companies to file their reply to the charges and a compliance report