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Taxi, auto rickshaw disruption in Delhi as drivers go on two-day strike
Economic Times
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10m ago
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Cabs and auto rickshaw drivers in New Delhi went on a two-day strike to protest against decreasing earnings from ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Ola. The drivers, represented by 15 unions, are demanding better commissions and incentives. They have also expressed concerns about the competition from bike taxis and e-rickshaws. The strike could have a significant impact on Ola and Uber's business in the national capital, where they have a large customer base.
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Delhi NCR Auto & Taxi Drivers Launch Two-Day Strike Against Ola, Uber
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
Auto and taxi drivers in Delhi NCR went on a two-day strike today to protest against app-based cab services such as Ola and Uber. The drivers claim that these services have negatively impacted their income and customer base. Demonstrations against these services have been ongoing since 2016, with unions calling for indefinite strikes.
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Mumbai Auto Union Launches Ride-Hailing App ‘Yatri Mitra’
Inc42
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14d ago
Medial
Mumbai's Seva Sarathi Autorickshaw Taxi & Transport Union (SSATTU) and Metazen Labs have introduced 'Yatri Mitra,' a meter-based ride-hailing app for auto-rickshaw services in Mumbai and Thane. Launched in beta on June 27, the app operates on a zero-commission model. Auto drivers pay INR 25 per day to receive rides through the platform. SSATTU acts as a community partner, connecting drivers to the app, which focuses on fair pricing for commuters.
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Karnataka Brings Curtains Down On E-Bike Taxi Scheme After Auto Unions Outcry
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka government has withdrawn its electric bike taxi scheme due to its misuse and protests from auto-rickshaw unions. The scheme, implemented in July 2021, aimed to improve first and last-mile connectivity and create employment opportunities. However, the government has cited violations of the scheme, incidents of clashes between bike taxi riders and auto/taxi drivers, and concerns over women's safety as reasons for withdrawing it. Only one company, Wicked Ride (parent company of Bounce), had applied for a license under the scheme. The move follows the trend of other states like Delhi allowing bike taxis with electric bikes.
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Ola And Uber Unveil Subscription-Based Models For Auto Drivers
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber are introducing subscription-based plans for auto-rickshaw drivers on their platforms instead of charging a commission or booking fee for every transaction. Ola has introduced the subscription model in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while Uber has initiated a similar program in Chennai, Kochi, and Visakhapatnam. This new model, where platforms charge a fixed daily or weekly fee to drivers for unlimited rides, could potentially help the companies avoid the 5% GST imposed on auto-rickshaw rides. However, there are concerns about potential disputes with tax authorities due to a lack of clarity regarding tax exemptions.
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Namma Yatri and ONDC launch zero-commission auto rickshaw rides in Delhi
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
Medial
Namma Yatri, a part of the ONDC Network, has launched its zero-commission ride booking app for auto rickshaw drivers in Delhi. The app aims to improve first and last-mile connectivity with metro services and empower drivers to enhance their earnings. Namma Yatri already serves 7 cities and has provided commission-free rides for over 2.5 crore trips. It plans to onboard 50,000+ drivers in Delhi and integrate with public transportation for seamless multi-modal transportation.
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Uber ditches commissions in favor of daily fees for rickshaw drivers in India | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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1m ago
Medial
Uber is transitioning from a commission-based model to charging a daily fee for auto-rickshaw drivers in India, responding to local competition from Rapido and Namma Yatri. This adjustment allows drivers to pay between $0.23 and $0.46 per day, depending on their location. The shift eliminates commissions and requires direct fare payments from riders to drivers. This model, experimented with in other regions, aims to adapt to India's competitive ride-hailing market and maintain Uber's operational margins.
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Karnataka bans electric bike taxi services, says it is 'illegal and unsafe for women'
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka government has withdrawn the 2021 Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme due to concerns over safety and legal violations. The scheme aimed to promote electric mobility and urban connectivity but was deemed unsafe for women and in violation of the Motor Vehicles Act. Clashes between electric bike taxi riders and traditional auto rickshaw drivers have exacerbated concerns. Startups like Rapido clarify that the ban does not affect their operations. The withdrawal raises questions about the future of electric mobility and urban transport in Karnataka.
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Rapido launches cab service; set to take on Ola, Uber with SaaS play
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Rapido, the bike taxi and auto-rickshaw aggregator, has officially entered the cab aggregation space with the launch of Rapido Cabs. This move puts Rapido in direct competition with Ola and Uber. The Indian online taxi services market is valued at INR 30.72 billion and projected to reach INR 55.15 billion by FY 2025, indicating significant potential. With a fleet of 100,000 vehicles, Rapido aims to address the remuneration problems faced by drivers by adopting a dynamic subscription fee model for earnings on the platform. The startup is also considering adding bus ticketing services in partnership with Zingbus.
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Bike taxi group writes to Delhi LG seeking more time to make EV shift
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
The Apna Bike Taxi Association, representing 1,000 bike taxi drivers in Delhi, has urged the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to provide more time to implement the new Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023, which requires two-wheeler taxi aggregators to use electric vehicles (EVs) only. The association argues that the transition to EVs is impractical as there is a lack of infrastructure and expensive and unreliable two-wheeler EV options. They are requesting up to two years to make the switch to EVs. The policy also raises concerns for bike taxi apps' gig workers, as it aims for 100% electrification from the outset.
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Hyderabad auto, taxi drivers hitch ride on ONDC to launch ride-hailing app Yaary
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Hyderabad Auto and Taxi Drivers Association has launched Yaary, a ride-hailing app built on the government's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) protocols. Yaary, which onboards over 20,000 auto and taxi drivers in Hyderabad, aims to compete with popular ride-hailing platforms such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido. The app promises zero commission levies for drivers and provides benefits like flexible work schedules, responsive support, insurance, and legal consulting. Yaary is the brainchild of Hari Prasadh, Madhan Balasubramanian, and Paritosh Verma, and it is built following the BECKN protocol under ONDC.
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