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Surge pricing: Govt allows cab aggregators to charge 2X base fare during peak hours

July 02, 2025 12:38 pm

Earlier, the vehicle aggregators could charge 1.5 times the base fare as surge price or dynamic fare during peak hours.

Ola, Uber not coming to Goa: CM Sawant

June 13, 2025 10:19 pm

Last month, the Goa government published draft guidelines — Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines, 2025 — outlining a regulatory framework for app-based taxi and bike taxi operators

Now, taking an Uber or Ola from Delhi Airport will be costlier. Here’s why

May 08, 2025 8:43 pm

An Uber spokesperson confirmed the development, saying pickup fees for Uber rides have been revised by the airport operator.

Karnataka may drop plan to have state-run aggregator app for cabs and autorickshaws

April 03, 2025 7:02 pm

A government-run aggregator app has been a demand of several autorickshaw and cab drivers in Karnataka who have complained of ‘high commissions’ that big aggregators would charge.

Soon, cooperative taxis compete with private aggregators: Govt

March 29, 2025 2:02 am

Amit Shah had told Lok Sabha that a ‘Sahkar Taxi’ on the lines of Ola and Uber will be rolled out in the near future. Two-wheelers, taxis, rickshaws and four-wheelers can register and the profit will go directly to the driver, Shah had said.

From market leader to laggard: Can Ola Electric regain its lead?

March 07, 2025 1:45 pm

Once the undisputed leader in India’s electric two-wheeler market, Ola Electric is now battling plummeting sales, quality concerns, and stiff competition from legacy players. Is its dominance slipping away for good?

Ride apps switch to subscription model amid conflicting rulings on GST liability

February 27, 2025 11:00 pm

Under the subscription model, Uber provides an estimated fare based on its algorithm, which can be further negotiated by the driver and the passenger.

'True luxury in life': Thyrocare founder opts for Ola to return after dinner at 5-star hotel, leaves others 'shocked'

January 28, 2025 6:39 pm

Thyrocare founder Dr Arokiaswamy Velumani is known for his practical approach to travel and promoting public transport.

Does Uber/Ola charge more on iPhones than on Android devices? The answer’s complicated...

January 25, 2025 11:53 am

With the pricing system of mobile cab hailing services like Uber and Ola under a scanner, here is what goes into algorithmic pricing

App-cab refusals continue to plague flyers at Pune airport in New Year, ride acceptance rate a lowly 30%

January 23, 2025 9:12 pm

Passengers of app-based cabs are now required to share a six-digit PIN with the driver, without needing to disclose the drop-off location upfront.

Ola, Uber Summoned By Delhi High Court Over ‘Excess Fares’

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm