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App-based cab, auto drivers strike over fare policy, 'illegal' bike taxis

Drivers of app-based taxis and autorickshaws on Saturday observed a day-long strike in Maharashtra and other parts of the country to draw the government's attention to various demands, including a ban on "illegal" bike taxis and action against "arbitrary" fare policy. The protest affected commuters to some extent as most of the cabs and rickshaws linked to aggregator apps remained off roads. State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik warned of taking action against the ride aggregator companies if they behave unfairly with the drivers and indulge in "injustice" against them. He said the government was ready to support the drivers on their genuine issues. Maharashtra Kamgar Sabha (MKS), a union that had given the strike call, claimed the protest was "successful" as most of the drivers "spontaneously" participated in the strike in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Aurangabad and other regions in the state. It warned to intensify the agitation if their demands were ignored. MKS' head Dr Kesh

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Ride-hailing services may be disrupted on February 7 as Ola, Uber and Rapido drivers plan a nationwide strike over minimum fares, fare regulation, and better working conditions

Bharat Taxi set to launch today: Govt-backed model to take on Ola, Uber

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EV startup Evera Cabs to deploy 4,000 BluSmart cars on its platform

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Study finds widespread 'dark patterns' in India's ride-hailing apps

Forced cancellations, hidden fees and manipulative prompts plague users as survey shows eight in ten riders report deceptive design practices

Cooperative cab service 'Bharat Taxi' to pilot test in first week of Nov

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Rapido cofounder: Subscription model has halved customer acquisition cost

Ride-hailing company aims to become profitable in a year, says cofounder

Eight cooperatives to launch Bharat taxi service, onboard 200 drivers

India's cooperative sector is set to challenge ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber with the launch of a taxi service under the brand Bharat by the end of this year, backed by Rs 300 crore authorised capital and having already onboarded 200 drivers across four states. The Multi-State Sahakari Taxi Cooperative Ltd, registered on June 6, represents a consortium of eight prominent cooperatives, including the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO), and Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF). Last month, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah had indicated that a cooperative taxi service will be launched by the end of 2025, while unveiling a comprehensive cooperative policy for the sector. "The key objective is to ensure better returns to drivers and provide quality, safe and affordable services to passengers," NCDC Deputy Managing Director Rohit Gupta told PTI. The venture operates without any government stake, being ..

BluSmart files for insolvency amid corporate governance crisis, debt woes

BluSmart enters insolvency after a regulatory probe accused a co-founder of misappropriating funds intended for vehicle purchases

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

Will be present across India over next 3-5 years: Namma Yatri's Shan M S

Namma Yatri recently crossed 100 million rides but the traction is largely from Bengaluru and some Southern and Eastern regions

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

CCPA issues notice to Uber over unethical 'advance tip' feature

Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi says tipping must be voluntary and post-service; Uber's advance tip feature nudges users to pay before ride begins

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

Evera Cabs to acquire 500 BluSmart EVs, expand Delhi airport services

Brand to absorb 500 BluSmart vehicles through lenders, with plans to expand EV cab fleet to 1,000 and step up presence across NCR's high-demand airport corridors

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Unlike in the past where founders have been pulled up for their role in such cases, Goyal has been spared the criticism. As if he was unaware of what was happening at BluSmart

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Electric vehicle (EV) only ride-hailing platform BluSmart on Wednesday temporarily suspended bookings in major cities, including Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, following the financial turmoil

Gensol's Jaggi brothers: The rise and fall of serial entrepreneurs

The web of companies they created has now come to haunt them, especially when their latest creation BluSmart was just catching the public eye and the Jaggis were walking into stardom

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Early investors who exited firm say they saw signs of chaos

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