Taxi

Sahkar Taxi Cooperative begins soft launch of Bharat Taxi in Delhi, Gujarat

Sahkar Taxi Cooperative has started beta consumer trials of its Bharat Taxi ride-hailing app in Delhi and parts of Gujarat, pitching a driver-owned model with Metro integration and safety tie-ups.

Drivers of app-based taxis in Maharashtra implement govt-notified fare

Cab drivers in Maharashtra affiliated to ride-hailing platforms such as Ola, Uber and Rapido from Tuesday started charging passengers as per the new government-notified fares, which are quite higher than regular fares, their union claimed. Dr Keshav Nana Kshirsagar, president of the Bharatiya Gig Kamgar Manch, said the cab drivers decided to implement the official tariff on their own, as aggregator companies failed to comply with the directive issued by assistant transport commissioner Bharat Kalaskar, secretary of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA). Drivers of hatchbacks like WagonR are now charging Rs 28 per kilometre, those of sedans like Swift Dzire are charging Rs 31 per kilometre, and drivers of SUVs like Ertiga are charging Rs 34 per kilometre, Kshirsagar said. To ensure transparency, they have launched a website -- www.onlymeter.in -- where the official fare table has been displayed, he said. The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) for Mumbai ...

Evera Cabs secures $4 mn from Mufin Green Finance to speed up EV expansion

Homegrown EV cab firm Evera secures funding from Mufin Green Finance to double airport reach, scale operations with BluSmart fleet acquisition and new growth targets

Commuters feel pinch as bike-taxi firms halt ops after Karnataka HC order

Not just the customers, bike-taxi drivers are also left stranded as many depended on the service for their livelihood

Beleaguered ride-hailing firm BluSmart eyes climate funds for reboot

BluSmart looking to restart operations next month

BluSmart's shock exit leaves India's green mobility market up for grabs

According to data from brokerage firm Motilal Oswal published in January, Uber leads the country's cab-hailing market on average daily rides and monthly active users

Flying commutes: Air taxis set for takeoff, but challenges remain

Air taxis could become a reality in India by 2026, but challenges in public acceptance and cost remain

Electric ride-hailing startup BluSmart may opt for hybrid model of ops

Services likely to be offered on Uber as well

Govt to launch 'Sahkar' taxi to benefit cab drivers: All you need to know

Amit Shah said the profits from this cooperative society will not go to businessmen but directly to the drivers

Flying taxi startup secures $10 mn in Series A1 funding led by Accel

The funding will be used to scale operations, establish a research and development (R&D) centre, expand the workforce, and launch the company's flying taxi prototype

Accel, Binny Bansal, Majety back flying taxi venture Sarla Aviation

As urbanisation accelerates and traffic congestion worsens in Indian cities, Sarla envisions a future where Indians can bypass road-bound infrastructure and seamlessly live, work, and thrive

Noida Airport partners Mahindra Logistics Mobility for e-taxi service

The upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) on Thursday said it has partnered with Mahindra Logistics Mobility to provide a premium, all-electric taxi service for passengers flying to and from the facility. The round-the-clock and seven days-a-week service will feature premium pick-up and drop-off facilities located at the arrival and departure kerbs, minimising walking distance, NIA said. Passengers will be able to book rides through various channels, including a dedicated mobile app, website, call centre, airline alliances, and airport kiosks. This multi-channel approach will guarantee accessibility and ease of booking for travellers, it said. The fleet will be managed with a focus on real-time dynamic adjustments based on passenger demand and flight schedules, reducing wait times, and extending service availability, NIA said. "We have partnered with Mahindra Logistics Mobility to offer a premium, all-electric taxi service, to provide a seamless and environment-friendly ride .

Air taxi startup ePlane Co raises $14 million; eyes testing in mid-2025

The global air taxi market was valued at $2.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to be worth $14 billion by end-2032, a study by Global Market Insights showed

CCPA orders Ola to offer refund choices, provide auto ride receipts

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed ride-hailing platform Ola to implement consumer-friendly changes, including offering refund options and providing receipts for auto rides, the regulator said on Sunday. The CCPA, led by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare, observed that Ola's no-questions-asked refund policy only provided coupon codes for future rides, without giving consumers a choice for bank account refunds. "This (practice) violates consumer rights," the CCPA said in a statement. "The no-question-asked refund policy cannot mean that the company incentivises people to simply use this facility for taking another ride." The regulator also mandated Ola to issue bills or invoices for all auto rides booked through its platform, citing the absence of such documentation as an "unfair trade practice" under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Following the CCPA's intervention, Ola has implemented several changes, including displaying contact details of grievance an

Toyota Motor plans to invest $500 mn in electric air taxi company

The Japanese automaker's new funding is on top of $394 million in prior investments it made in Joby and is part of a strategic alliance on commercial manufacturing

Auto, taxi drivers call 2-day strike in Delhi against app-based cab cos

The strike, which began on Thursday, has caused inconvenience to commuters, with many drivers refusing to accept rides

How automated taxis are causing a stir among ride-hailing drivers in China

Currently, at least 19 cities across China are testing robotaxis and robobuses, with seven cities allowing trials without human-driver monitors

China's Apollo Go sparks debate on low-cost robotaxi service and job impact

Apollo Go, a subsidiary of the Chinese tech giant Baidu (BIDU), operates a fleet of 500 robotaxis in Wuhan, covering roughly half the city's population

Musk proposed to launch robotaxis in China during April visit: Reports

Musk on the trip intended to discuss the rollout of FSD and whether Tesla could secure government approvals to transfer data overseas that could prove pivotal in its development of autonomous vehicles

Rapido to offer free rides to differently-abled voters in Karnataka

Ride-hailing platform Rapido on Wednesday pledged to offer free bike taxi, auto, and cab rides to differently-abled and senior citizen voters in Karnataka as part of its "SawaariZimmedariKi" initiative. Voters in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru would be able to avail free rides to and fro voting points on April 26 by using the code VOTENOW'. "In collaboration with the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Rapido sets forth to champion civic engagement during the General Elections 2024 by extending free auto and cab rides to differently-abled and senior citizen voters in Bengaluru," Rapido said in a statement. Rapido's Co-founder Pavan Guntupalli said the move is to ensure that differently-abled, and senior citizen voters have equitable access to exercise their democratic rights.