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When you need to take a cab, you probably pull your phone out and start the Ola or Uber app (depending on which one you prefer), and make your booking. But if you're sitting in front of your PC in the office, you don't actually need to take the extra step, and can book your cab without pulling out your phone.It's actually easy to book a cab from your computer using just the web browser, and Ola officially supports desktop bookings while for Uber, you need to make use of one simple trick to make it work for you. Here's…

The Delhi government’s draft aggregator policy mandates transition to an all-electric fleet for cab companies, food delivery firms and e-commerce entities by April 1, 2030 and proposes a fine of Rs 50,000 per vehicle if a company fails to make the transition. The draft policy titled Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme’ has been uploaded on the Transport Department’s website with the government inviting feedback on the scheme within the next three weeks. The draft policy also lays down guidelines for cab aggregators to…

We have seen several video and vlogs of passengers discussing lifestyle of drivers. We have featured videos about Indian truck drivers in Canada and how much money they make out of this profession. Even in India, many of us might have asked about the earnings and flexibility of a cab driver’s job. When compared to developed countries, earnings of a cab driver in India are less and we are all aware of the that. Just like Canada has several Indian truck drivers, USA also has a large population of cab drivers. Here we have…

The uber-cool Tesla Model Y has joined the fleet of Gravity’s yellow taxis in New York City. Sustainable mobility and electric vehicle infrastructure company Gravity Inc has added Tesla Model Y vehicles to its fleet. The company already has the Ford Mustang Mach-E crossover vehicles in its fleet. Now the addition of the sporty Model Y will surely further the appeal of Gravity. Model Y has been renovated in Gravity’s signature Rally Yellow paint, and the car is equipped with a panoramic roof which provides a spectacular…

The government has called a meeting of cab aggregators like Ola and Uber on Tuesday to discuss their policies related to fare calculation, surge pricing, ride cancellations and measures taken by them for data protection of customers, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said on Monday. The meeting has been called amid rise in consumer complaints of alleged unfair trade practices by these platforms, including ride cancellation policy as drivers force customers to cancel trips after accepting bookings, which results…

In 2015, French film director Benoît Cohen decided on a career change: he would become a New York City taxi driver. His journey into that world, and how his experiences there changed his life, are chronicled in his 2018 memoir Yellow Cab: A French Filmmaker’s American Dream. Now French cartoonist Christophe Chabouté‘s graphic novel adaptation of that book, titled simply Yellow Cab, is set for release from IDW’s Top Shelf Productions imprint next week. The English version of the graphic novel is translated by Edward…

The Indian Government is speculated to introduce a fresh set of guidelines for cab aggregators to make sure that passenger redressals are attended in time. A CNBC TV18 eport citing sources close to the matter have stated that “consumer affairs ministry is of a view to set SOPs for addressing grievances of passengers, set timeline for grievance redressal. These guidelines will be in addition to already existing protocols issued by the roads ministry and state transport departments".Online aggregators such as Ola and Uber…

Today is Ford F-150 launch day, so the other electric truck makers are making some news, or trying including Chevy with a Silverado EV video that includes some new details on the 400-mile range pickup due next year. Namely some new bed cab options… The Chevrolet Silverado EV for a refresher offers: Expected GM-estimated up to 400-mile range on a full charge (with likely same Ultium 200+kWh battery as HummerEV) Up to 664 horsepower with more than 780 lb.-ft of torque in available max power Wide Open Watts Mode…