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Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kerala government has launched stern action after three taxi drivers in Munnar allegedly harassed a woman tourist from Mumbai for using an online cab service. Following widespread public outrage and a viral social media post by the victim, Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar on Tuesday ordered the immediate cancellation of the licenses of the three drivers arrested in the case. "The licenses of the drivers involved will be cancelled without delay ...Read More >
Idukki (Kerala), Nov 3 (PTI) A case has been registered against a group of taxi drivers after a Mumbai-based tourist alleged that she was harassed by them during her recent visit to Munnar here, officials said on Monday. The tourist, identified as Janvi, an assistant professor, posted a three-minute video on her social media account detailing how she was allegedly harassed by local taxi drivers when she tried to travel by an online cab. She said her trip to Munnar was "absolutely breathtaking" ...Read More >
His Reddit post highlighted the issue, catching attention online. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * A Hyderabad resident reported high cab fares for early morning airport trips on Reddit * Drivers demanded cash payments up to Rs 5,000 despite app fare showing lower prices * Several drivers quoted fares between Rs 2,000 and Rs 6,000, causing passenger frustration Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode A Hyderabad resident shared his frustrati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 24 : App-based ride services provider Uber on Wednesday announced a slew of partnerships to ... New Delhi [India], May 24 : App-based ride services provider Uber on Wednesday announced a slew of partnerships to electrify its services in India for transition to sustainable mobility. It will deploy 25,000 electric vehicles across Uber's top seven cities with support from its fleet partners. As part of the sustainability push, the mobility major announced the rollout of Ube ...Read More >
The government-backed cooperative taxi service, which will charge the drivers only a small membership fee and no commission, is set to give private ride-hailing companies like Ola and Uber a run for their money. India has launched Bharat Taxi, the country's first government-backed cooperative taxi service, which could rival private ride-hailing companies like Ola and Uber and shake up the domestic market by offering drivers a commission-free model. What is Bharat Taxi? Bharat Taxi is India's ...Read More >
Bangalore : After a highly successful pilot in Delhi NCR, Uber today announced the expansion of its limited-edition Intercity Motorhomes campaign to Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune. The offering, which lets riders book custom-designed, caravan-styled Motorhomes for outstation road trips, will also continue in Delhi NCR till December 31, 2025. Riders in Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune will be able to book Intercity Motorhome trips starting October 15, with bookings opening on October 13. The product cont ...Read More >
PUNE: Uber today announced the expansion of its limited-edition Intercity Motorhomes campaign to Pune, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The offering, which lets riders book custom-designed, caravan-styled Motorhomes for outstation road trips, will also continue in Delhi NCR till December.Riders in Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune will be able to book Intercity Motorhome trips starting October 15, with bookings opening on October 13. The product continues to be live in Delhi-NCR with bookings open.The one-month p ...Read More >
The Indian Gig Workers Forum, which represents thousands of drivers, has accused the transport minister and senior officials of colluding with private app-based companies such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido. Keshav Kshirsagar, president of the forum, alleged, "Ola, Uber, and Rapido have been allowed to operate arbitrarily across the state. Instead of taking action against these companies for violating fare guidelines, the minister is accepting sponsorships from them and supporting their operations. C ...Read More >
WeWork India IPO: The stock's grey market premium has dropped sharply, now at only 0.77% above the issue price compared with 2.76% earlier. Though GMP provides a rough hint of potential listing performance, it remains unofficial and highly volatile. WeWork India's Rs 3,000-crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) has entered its second day of subscription on Monday. By the end of Day 1, the IPO saw a subdued response, with just 4% of the total issue subscribed. Bids were received for 11.12 lakh shar ...Read More >
Drivers are demanding that aggregators implement the new fare structure under the Maharashtra Aggregator Policy, 2025, announced by the Maharashtra government on September 16. They also want the state to set up a welfare board for drivers. Their primary complaint, however, is that the aggregator companies such as Uber, Ola and Rapido have refused to implement the new fare structure. Under the new policy, the base fare for aggregator cabs will be ₹22.72 per km, while the fare for aggregator aut ...Read More >
This action has sparked protests from commuters who insist on paying only the app-mandated fares. With their demands not fulfilled, a section of aggregator cab drivers, including from Uber and Ola, began demanding "revised fares" from passengers on Monday night and Tuesday. They used a mobile link, OnlyMeter, to calculate fares as high as ₹28-33 per km depending on the category of vehicle. For a hatchback or Wagon-R, they demanded ₹28 per km, while it was ₹31-32 for a sedan and ₹34 for an ...Read More >
Mumbai: State transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday issued a media statement, warning of a crackdown on aggregator cabs, autos, and bikes in Mumbai if they fail to comply with rules as per the state transport department orders. This came a day after the transport commissioner's office issued directives to aggregator firms such as Uber, Ola, and Rapido to implement MMRTA-approved AC Kaali Peeli taxi and auto fares on their app and have provisions for surge pricing and a drop in fares during ...Read More >
The licences were given to ANI Technologies (Ola), Uber India Systems, and Roppen Transportation Services (Rapido). The firms must now apply for permanent approvals within a month after meeting all compliance conditions. The State Transport Authority (STA) of Maharashtra has granted provisional licences to the parent firms of Ola, Uber, and Rapido to run bike taxi services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The decision, taken under the newly notified Maharashtra Bike Taxi Rules 2025, is ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The state transport authority has approved a minimum bike taxi fare of Rs 15 for the first 1.5 km, and Rs 10.27 for each subsequent km. Bike taxis may start by month end or early Oct by aggregators Ola, Uber and Rapido, whose applications were approved among four received. Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik said all three can start operations on a pilot basis across MMR from Tuesday. The aggregators have been given a provisional licence; the minister said, "They will have nearly a month t ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 16: Maruti Suzuki Victoris is launched in India with an introductory price of INR 10,49,900 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model offers a premium design with an advanced in-car audio system, a large touchscreen infotainment system, and more. It also comes with dual-tone interiors and a panoramic sunroof. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales of Maruti Suzuki India said, "The Victoris is powered by high-end technologies such as Strong Hybrid, ALLGRIP Se ...Read More >
Palwal (Haryana) [India], September 16 (ANI): Two children, aged 9 and 13 years, died and a third child aged 7 years, sustained injuries after a speeding car driven by a police constable ploughed into them in Haryana's Palwal, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday afternoon and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mohinder Verma confirmed that the head constable Narender was driving the speeding car. Also Read | Kerala Horror: 2 Men Hung From Wooden Pole, Private Parts Sta ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 16: Ola, Uber, and Rapido are reportedly preparing to roll out their bike taxi services across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Major ride-hailing companies have reportedly received provisional licences to operate bike taxi services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Reports suggest that Maharashtra's State Transport Authority (STA) has set the minimum fare at INR 15 for the first 1.5 km. As per a report of PTI, Maharashtra's State Transport Authority has given provisi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): The Australian High Commission to India on Sunday extended warm greetings on the occasion of Hindi Diwas and underscored how the language is a bridge of friendship. The High Commission uniquely celebrated Hindi Day by saying out loud popular Hindi tongue-twisters and shared the video in a post on X. Also Read | Sushila Karki Assumes Charge As Nepal's Interim PM, Declares Gen Z Protest Victims As 'Martyrs'. "Hindi is not just a language; it is a bridge of ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, holding its 10th session of the 17th Parliament in Dharamshala, is set to formalise standards for the Tibetan National Flag, an essential symbol of the Tibetan freedom movement. A committee formed by the exile parliament will present proposals on the flag's dimensions, colours, and design during the next parliamentary session. Also Read | US Shocker: Law Student Stabbed 120 Times, Skull Pierced After E ...Read More >
"A total of 24 Indian professionals will get a chance to compete with all these top players. USD 4 million is the prize money and if you look at that, the winner will get something like about USD 600,000 to USD 700,000," said the PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl. "We expect (five-time major champion and former world No.1) Rory McIlroy. He has already confirmed and so has (seven-time winner on the European your) Tommy Fleetwood," said Johl. He said the Delhi golf course would be closed earlier than sched ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) on Friday announced the appointment of former CEO of Niti Aayog and India G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant as its newest member on the governing body, according to a press release from PGTI. Amitabh Kant is one of India most distinguished bureaucrats and policy architects, known for his transformative contributions to national governance. Amitabh Kant legacy combines grassroots innovation, policy reform, strategic diplomac ...Read More >
The Karnataka High Court on August 22 clarified that it had not passed an order allowing bike-taxi aggregators to operate and that the state was free to act, without harassing bike owners Days after they resumed plying bike taxis in Karnataka, Rapido has rolled out "Bike Direct" to continue operations, while Uber and Ola are no longer offering the service, two days after the Karnataka High Court clarified that it had not issued an order permitting them to operate again. Moneycontrol found that ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
New Delhi: These days, Rajesh, who used to be a bike-taxi rider with Rapido, no longer ferries passengers across Bengaluru. With the two-wheeler service being declared illegal, he like other Rapido riders, has switched to food-delivery, a play Rapido is testing with its newly launched Ownly service. "I do this at night while attending college in the morning," Rajesh adds. "I use the same bike -- it's convenient, and the extra cash helps cover my expenses." He is unsure if Rapido will be able t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has said that India is the company's third-largest mobility market with over 1.4 million drivers and is a "must-win" for the company. In a podcast with the co-founder of Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, the Uber CEO said that the growth in the Indian market is 'spectacular', adding, "India is an absolute must-win for Uber, not just tomorrow, but 10 years from now." Khosrowshahi said that Ola used to be Uber's main competition, but Rapido is currently the more formi ...Read More >
The Karnataka High Court adjourned a hearing on the ban until September 22, urging the government to consider the impact on livelihoods. Ride hailing apps Uber and Rapido have resumed bike taxi services in Bengaluru after gap of two months. The state govt had imposed a ban on bike taxi operations from June 16, leading aggregators to halt services following the seizure of bikes and heavy penalties by RTOs in the city. Aggregators had also approached the Karnataka High Court against the blanket b ...Read More >
Happy Thursday! International semiconductor companies are vying to cash in on the India opportunity. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch. Also in the letter: ■ Rapido dishes out Ownly ■ BlueStone IPO closes ■ Startup IPOs' returns Global semiconductor firms reeling from financial pressure are actively exploring strategic partnerships in India, drawn by the country's expanding digital economy and generous government subsidies. Driving the news: India's semiconductor push - ...Read More >
NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday as investors weighed the impact of tariffs after Yum Brands (YUM.N), opens new tab and other companies cited trade duties in their results or outlooks. In addition, U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. could impose a "small tariff" on pharmaceutical imports before increasing the rate subsequently. He also signaled an announcement on tariffs on semiconductors and chips in the "next week or so." Shares of KFC parent Yum Brands ( ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Around 60 per cent of India's Uber rich wealth is still parked in real estate and gold, according to a report by Bernstein. Uber rich individuals includes Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNI), High Net Worth Individuals (HNI), and the Affluent class. The report stated 'Uber Rich own approx. USD 2.7 Tn in serviceable assets, approx. 60 per cent wealth still parked in real-estate & gold'. As per the report, India's total household assets are valued at USD 19 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) 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 Fer ...Read More >
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