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No Ride for Ola, Uber in Goa – CM Pramod Sawant Draws the Line
StartupTalky
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1m ago
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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that cab aggregators like Ola and Uber will not be allowed to operate in Goa, despite the state's draft Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines, 2025. This decision was influenced by pressure from MLAs, and the government will work with stakeholders to resolve local taxi concerns. The guidelines propose a licensing framework for aggregators based in Goa, and similar regulatory actions are occurring in other parts of India.
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GoM on GST meets to take up falling mop up, curb fraud
Economic Times
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11d ago
Medial
A Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST revenue analysis met to address falling collections in large states and curb input credit frauds and fake invoices, leading to significant revenue losses. Chaired by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the GoM aims to implement technology-based measures to tackle these issues. Recent trends show slowing GST collections growth in major states, prompting discussions on using AI tools to enhance monitoring ahead of the GST council meeting.
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Ride-hailing apps eye Goa entry as draft framework gets floated
YourStory
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1m ago
Medial
The Goa Transport Department released draft guidelines allowing ride-hailing firms like Uber, Ola, and Rapido to operate in Goa using vehicles registered or permitted in the state. This aims to protect local businesses and jobs while requiring drivers to have a Public Vehicle Service Badge. The guidelines mandate paying government-notified fares to prevent fare manipulation. Industry leaders view this as a progressive step for employment, with the draft open for public feedback for 30 days.
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Karnataka to launch ride-hailing app by February 2024 to take On Ola, Uber
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka government plans to launch a ride-hailing app by February 2024, similar to Ola and Uber. This move aims to address complaints from drivers about aggregators' high commissions and harassment. The app will prioritize fair treatment and compensation for drivers, with a nominal charge for maintenance and operations. Discussions with stakeholders and transport unions will determine whether the app should be managed by the transport department or a private firm. This initiative follows similar efforts by state governments in Kerala, Goa, West Bengal, and Assam to provide alternative ride-hailing options.
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Goa Government Files Police Complaint Against Uber, Accuses It Of Illegally Operating In State
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
Medial
The Goa government has filed a police complaint against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing company of operating illegally in the state. The complaint highlights concerns regarding Uber's operations and compliance with local regulations. The government's action indicates its efforts to address potential violations and enforce existing transportation policies in the state. Earlier last week, Uber announced its services in Goa, including airport pick-up and drop
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‘Very little activity on the ground,’ says Bhavish Aggarwal on Uber
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal responded to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's comments about Indian consumers, stating that Ola is ahead in the ride-sharing business in India. Aggarwal highlighted Ola's higher ride-sharing revenues compared to Uber and claimed that Uber is just talking without much activity on the ground. Meanwhile, Uber's Indian entity reported a rise in operating revenue but reduced losses in FY22. Ola Electric is also preparing for its IPO, although challenges such as competition and government policies may impact its future growth.
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How upstarts are challenging the dominance of ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The mobility-aggregator business is experiencing a resurgence, driven by new players challenging the dominance of Ola and Uber. These players include Rapido, Blu Smart, Drife, and Shoffr, offering attractive packages for drivers, lower prices, convenient booking options, and advanced ride booking features. The revival has also been observed in Ola and Uber, with Uber surpassing pre-pandemic volumes and Ola witnessing a 52% increase in overall rides. Newer entrants are filling the gap in markets where Uber and Ola are less strong, especially in airport and intercity service segments.
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Ola launches all-electric parcel services in Bengaluru
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Ride-hailing company Ola has introduced its parcel delivery service, 'Ola Parcel', in Bengaluru using electric scooters. The service will charge Rs 25 for 5km, Rs 50 for 10km, Rs 75 for 15km, and Rs 100 for 20km. Ola plans to expand the service across India in the coming months. The intra-city parcel delivery market already has players like Porter, Swiggy Genie, Uber, and Dunzo. Ola's rival, Uber, also launched its parcel delivery service called 'Uber Connect' last year.
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Ola, Uber most data-hungry taxi apps in India, Rapido least: Report
Business Today
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5m ago
Medial
A report reveals that Ola and Uber are the most data-intensive taxi apps in India, whereas Rapido collects the least data. Around 30% of ride-hailing apps, including Uber and Ola, use user data for third-party advertising. Globally, GrabTaxi and Yandex Go, along with Uber, rank as the most data-hungry, while apps like Rapido and TaxiEU gather less. Sensitive data such as race, sexual orientation, and biometrics are also collected by Uber and Lyft.
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Newly rebranded Ola Consumer resumes cab share rides
YourStory
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10m ago
Medial
Ola Consumer has reintroduced its ride-sharing feature on the Ola app, aiming to compete with rivals Uber and Rapido. The move was announced by Ola Co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal during the company's annual product launch event. Additionally, Ola Cabs will now be known as Ola Consumer, and a new loyalty program called Ola Coin has been introduced. The ride-sharing feature was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ola Electric, the company's electric vehicle manufacturing arm, recently listed on Indian stock exchanges and is set to launch new motorbike models.
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Rapido, Ola, Uber change bike taxi to parcel delivery service on app
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Ride-hailing platforms Rapido, Ola, and Uber have shifted their bike taxi services in Karnataka to courier services after a high court ban. Uber renamed its bike-taxi option to "moto courier," while Rapido and Ola introduced parcel delivery options. The move aims to comply with the directive and sustain operations. However, there are concerns about transparency and potential job risks for gig workers, impacting 50,000-60,000 individuals in the state.
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