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Operators of app-based cabs suspend strike in Mumbai for three days

The Maharashtra Gig Kamgar Manch on Saturday suspended the ongoing strike of drivers of app-based taxis in Mumbai and other cities of Maharashtra for three days. Keshav Nana Kshirsagar, president of the association, told PTI that the strike, which started on Wednesday, was being suspended till next Tuesday to give time to the Maharashtra government to respond to their demands. "We have only suspended the strike, not called it off. If our demands are not accepted by Tuesday, services will be shut again," he said. At a meeting with the association's representatives, transport department officials sought time till Tuesday, said Kshirsagar. In the meantime, app-based cabs will charge the rate fixed by the government for the conventional black-and-yellow taxis and not the rate appearing in the apps of cab aggregators (such as Ola or Uber), he said. He also urged commuters and drivers to use www.onlymeter.in, a fare calculation website based on official government rates, to avoid ...

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

Testing driver subscription model in India, says Uber's Dominic Taylor

One thing that I have learnt about India is that it doesn't stay still for long, it evolves and changes every time. India is an incredibly important country

Govt just made your cab rides costlier | Here’s what you need to know | Ola | Uber | Rapido

The government has revised its guidelines for cab aggregators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido, allowing them to double their fares during peak hours.

59% users say app taxi services still unfair despite new govt rules: Survey

A nationwide survey reveals 59% of app-based taxi users still face issues like ride cancellations, surge pricing, and poor driver behaviour, despite new government rules aimed at reforming the sector

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

Bengaluru chokes, gig workers struggle: What the bike taxi ban has triggered | Karnataka bike taxi

One week since Karnataka’s controversial bike taxi ban came into force, Bengaluru is choking under rising traffic, soaring auto fares, and a deepening commuter crisis. Daily riders are stranded, gig w

Taxi aggregators shift revenue model, but vehicle numbers a cause of worry

A zero-commission model relies on increasing numbers of taxis entering the market, but states' data shows that new taxis are growing at a slower rate than is required

EV cost no longer a top concern as Uber drivers worry about charging access

The challenge will be tackling the new No. 1 concern - charging difficulties - especially for a company that depends on drivers who typically lack access to home charging

Karnataka imposes ban on bike taxi service, Rapido launches bike parcel

The order came after the Karnataka government confirmed it had taken a policy decision not to permit such operations, even as other apps like Ola and Uber continued to show the bike taxi option

'No Ola, Uber in Goa', says CM Sawant as coastal MLAs seek policy pause

Goa CM Pramod Sawant rules out Ola and Uber's entry, assures locals that app cab guidelines are only drafts; coastal MLAs urge policy pause to protect local taxi operators' livelihood

Karnataka HC refuses to stay halt on bike taxis; services to stop June 16

The Division bench of the High Court declined to stay its April order halting bike taxi operations, after the government said it had decided not to legalise the service under existing rules

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

Uber, Noida Airport collaborate to improve airport-ground transport link

Uber will offer app-based taxi services with dedicated pickup zones, on-ground support, and 24X7 ride options at Noida International Airport for seamless last-mile travel

Rs 1 crore cigarette: How a fake Uber ride in London cost a US man everything | Scam

A cigarette, a fake Uber, and a crypto wipeout — Jacob Irwin-Cline’s London layover turned into a digital nightmare. Drugged and robbed, he lost over ₹1 crore in minutes. Here's how it happened.

Uber says Gen AI, agentic AI boost engineers' productivity, cut delays

Uber is using generative and agentic AI to speed up operations like driver onboarding, customer support and engineering development across its tech hubs

Uber gets CCPA notice for dark pattern; Rapido, Ola also under watch

CCPA issues notice to Uber for its advance tip feature as government widens probe into dark patterns in ride-hailing apps including Rapido and Ola

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

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

Uber joins ONDC to offer metro ticketing in Delhi, eyes B2B logistics

Uber plans to expand metro ticketing to three more cities by end-2025 and launch B2B logistics on ONDC, starting with food delivery and scaling to other sectors