The government has revised its guidelines for cab aggregators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido, allowing them to double their fares during peak hours. The new Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2025 also introduce penalties for unjustified ride cancellations and mandate insurance cover for drivers. Here's what the new rules mean for passengers, drivers, and the aggregators. Watch!


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

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

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

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In its pre-Budget recommendations to the government, NATHEALTH said it outlined a roadmap to strengthen healthcare delivery, foster innovation, and expand insurance and preventive coverage.
The recommendations call for a balanced mix of fiscal support, structural reforms, and public-private collaboration to build a robust, future-ready health system, it said in a statement.
In its recommendations, NATHEALTH asked the sector to be declared 'core infrastructure' and create a healthcare infrastructure fund of Rs 50,000 crore, saying currently there is limited access to long-term, lower-cost capital for hospitals and diagnostic networks.
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