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Karnataka asks app-based cab aggregators to stop auto services

  •   Fri, Oct 07 2022 08:20:09 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS): Karnataka Transport Department on Friday issued notices to Ola, Uber and Rapido to immediately stop their auto services, and directed them to give explanation on complaint against exorbitant charges levied to customers.

The department has warned the app-based cab aggregators that if the explanation is not given and order is not complied, "they would face legal action".

T.H.M. Kumar, State Transport Department Commissioner has stated that they received a large number of complaints during last two to three days. The complaints were raised specifically against cab aggregators for charging double for auto services.

The cab aggregators have been issued notices and given three days' time for explanation. "A decision would be taken once we receive the response," he explained.

Sources explain that the minimum auto fare is Rs 30 and the waiting charge of Rs 5 for 5 minutes has been fixed officially. But, cab aggregators are allegedly charging Rs 100 as minimum fare and a large number of people have raised complaints against it.

Meanwhile, Bengaluru Autorickshaw Drivers Union (ARDU) plans to launch a mobile app - 'Namma Yatri App' - to compete with Ola, Uber, Rapido and other app-based service providers by November 1.

The app will be launched in partnership with entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani-backed Beckn Foundation.

D. Rudraswamy, President of ARDU had stated that app based service providers charge Rs 100 and give only Rs 60 to drivers, keeping the remaining amount as the commission.

 

 

 

 
  

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  • Rajen Gopi, Kolkata

    Mon, Oct 10 2022

    This move will inconvenience people. But it is WELCOME as this will reign in the operators and hopefully bring relief to the common man.

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  • Praveen, Mangalorean

    Sat, Oct 08 2022

    AUTO RICKSAW also going to be cashless ? ;0)

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  • C. John, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 08 2022

    We have major problems in Bangalore in public transportation. Auto rickshaws are notorious in refusing to take passengers. And most of them refuse to charge "as per meter". Authorities are just ignoring this menace. By banning Ola & Uber, the problem is going to be worse. Instead have a separate rate card for them and publish it. Maybe Authorities should give more "Permits" for all many type of vehicles in 2, 3, 4 wheeler category and ensure that the public transport menace is resolved. If we have excellent public transport, people will use less private vehicles and hence the traffic problem would reduce.

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