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Published By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: March 17, 2024, 09:34 ISTRepresentational image. (File photo)All existing or new operators must obtain a licence within 90 days of the scheme's notification or before commencing operations. Licences will be valid for five years.The Delhi government has developed a portal to facilitate licensing, payment of fees and regulate cab aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce entities.The Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme – 2023 was notified…

Online cab services like Uber and Ola are often relied upon heavily in metro cities like Delhi NCR region. Stories of cab drivers misbehaving with passengers, and vice versa, have become common. A new incident from Delhi involves an Ola cab driver who slapped a passenger in front of his son. The sad part is that Ola has not taken any action against the driver yet. The passenger shared his experience on LinkedIn. Kiran Verma, an entrepreneur, was in Delhi last month for a medical break. He had to go to the airport to pick…

The Karnataka government has issued a uniform fare structure for aggregator-operated cabs in addition to city taxis. Under the new structure, operators such as Uber, Ola and Rapido will only be able to charge distance-based fares depending on the cost of the vehicle. The state government has thus eliminated different fares for cabs deployed by ride-hailing platforms and city taxis. While city taxis typically follow a fare chart or metered fares, ride-hailing platforms show an upfront fare while booking.Elevate Your Tech…

When it comes to cryptocurrencies, stories of rags-to-riches transformations continue to captivate the imagination of individuals seeking financial success. One such story is that of a former cab driver who turned an initial investment of $5,000 into a staggering $10,000,000 through astute crypto investments. This remarkable journey has not only reshaped his life but has also piqued the interest of countless aspiring investors. This crypto millionaire has opened up about his next potential 100x buy, and the…

Just Like Heaven is returning for the fourth annual festival in May. Both the Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie, two groups led by Ben Gibbard, will perform during the one-day event on Saturday, May 18. Other artists scheduled to perform include Phoenix, The War on Drugs, Miike Snow, Passion Pit, Alvvays, Two Door Cinema Club, Phantogram, Metric, Gossip, Tegan and Sara, Washed Out, and many more. A Club Called Rhonda, a pansexual dance party that began as a monthly event in LA’s Silver Lake neighborhood,…

Bengaluru, India – In a surprising move that reflects the entrepreneurial spirit of the city, a Bengaluru cab driver, identified only as “Mr. Lokesh” has entered the competitive ride-hailing market by launching his own app, “Nano Travels.” The announcement was made through a tweet by a user who personally experienced Lokesh’s service. According to the tweet, “Nano Travels” already boasts an impressive fleet of over 600 drivers, a notable feat given the dominance of industry giants Uber and Ola in…

Half of London's black cab fleet is now made up of zero-emission vehicles, manufacturer LEVC and Transport for London (TfL) announced. Of the 14,690 licensed taxis in the capital, 7,972 are battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with most manufactured by Geely's LEVC, according to the latest figures. The number of those models grew a fairly dramatic 10 percent in the last month alone."Reaching this milestone is a great reflection of how London is working hard to be a greener, more sustainable, environmentally friendly city,"…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: December 06, 2023, 10:38 ISTRapido Cabs. (File photo) Rapido says the step has been taken to revolutionize the urban mobility sector, ensuring a seamless and affordable intra-city cab service for all.  The leading two-wheeler and auto-rickshaw commuting service provider, Rapido, which has revolutionized the commuting game in the country, is finally entered the cab business.From now onwards, the platform will provide a seamless yet affordable cab service in multiple cities including…

Image Source : RAPIDO Rapido Rapido, a Bike-taxi company have announced its entry into the cab business, with the launch of Rapido Cabs- an intra-city, SaaS-based mobility solution. With almost 60 per cent market share in bike taxis, the company has expanded its footprint with cab services in the country and has introduced an initial fleet of 1 lakh vehicles in…

Direct UPI payments for Ola ridesOla CEO Bhavish Aggarwal shared on X (formerly Twitter) that Ola cab users will soon be able to make digital payments exclusively through the app.The initial launch of this feature is planned for customers in Bengaluru. Starting from the end of the upcoming week, Ola cab users in Bengaluru will be able to make UPI payments directly to the driver through the ride-hailing app.The service is expected to expand to other regions across the country following the initial launch in…