TAXI AGGREGATORS
Bharat Taxi to expand to over 500 cities in two years: Union minister Amit Shah
Union Minister Amit Shah announced Bharat Taxi's ambitious expansion to over 500 cities within two years, including major metros like Mumbai and Kolkata. This cooperative-led, driver-owned ride-hailing service, launched in Gujarat, empowers drivers as co-owners and beneficiaries. Beyond fares, it promises financial support, insurance, and loans, aiming for driver prosperity and customer affordability.
Noida airport gets round-the-clock cabs, fares range from Rs 1k to Rs 3k
Noida International Airport passengers found taxis to be a dependable transport option. Several cab aggregators like Uber, Ola, and Rapido offered services with introductory discounts. Premium cab operators also provided chauffeur-driven options. UPSRTC buses are also serving the airport, though with a shuttle requirement. These services ensured smooth connectivity for travellers.
Noida airport to rely on cabs as flights begin on June 15
Noida International Airport opens on June 15. Passengers will primarily use cabs and private vehicles. App-based taxis like Uber and Ola will be available. Local taxi drivers anticipate increased demand. Electric bus services are expected to launch soon. Airport authorities are coordinating with mobility providers for smooth operations.
India becomes BlaBlaCar's largest market as fuel price surge boosts carpooling
Rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war are driving a sharp increase in carpooling, with a ride-sharing platform reporting a surge in new users seeking cheaper ways to travel. This trend has been more pronounced in countries where fuel price increases driven by the war have been sudden and significant, combined with limited government support, such as in France.
Bharat Taxi emerges as World's largest mobility cooperative with over 35 lakh users, 6 lakh drivers
Bharat Taxi is revolutionizing mobility in Gujarat. Drivers now own the platform, receiving 100% of ride earnings. This driver-owned model boosts incomes by 25-30%. Passengers benefit from stable, lower fares, paying up to 15% less. The initiative is expanding nationwide, offering a win-win for drivers and commuters.
Cab, auto strike in Delhi-NCR: Three-day Chakka jam in Capital, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad begins today; check what's affected for commuters
Cab strike in Delhi NCR: Delhi-NCR faces a three-day cab and auto strike from May 21-23. Drivers demand fare hikes due to soaring fuel costs and alleged exploitation by app-based aggregators. Over 68 transport unions are participating. Commuters may face ride cancellations and surge pricing, though Metro and DTC buses remain operational.
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on India bets, Travis Kalanick, jobs in the AI era & more
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi anticipates India becoming its largest market in a decade, highlighting dynamic growth and talent. The company is investing in tech centres and a data centre partnership with Adani Group, while exploring logistics and local commerce opportunities.
In volatile times: 5 stocks with score improvement and upside potential of up to 24%
There are reasons to expect more volatility in the short term. The Street will adjust to the likely decline of both the top and bottom lines of companies in some sectors, especially in the case of companies where oil and/or any imported element has a role to play as raw material. Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score, which is based on five key pillars: earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
Delhi Metro to add 24 extra train trips from May 18 to encourage shift from private vehicles
Recognising the critical role of mass transit in ensuring energy security, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability in the extant scenario, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is undertaking a series of strategic initiatives to facilitate greater adoption of metro services while enhancing commuter convenience, safety, and accessibility.
Maharashtra cracks down on illegal bike taxis, app stores notified: Report
The cybercrime department of Maharashtra is taking action against illegal bike taxi services across the state. Notices have been sent to mobile app stores to remove applications facilitating these unauthorised operations. This move follows a complaint regarding the unchecked functioning of bike taxi apps. The authorities aim to ensure public safety and legal compliance.
Rapido raises $240 million from Prosus, WestBridge, Accel; valuation hits $3 billion
Urban mobility startup Rapido has secured $240 million in a funding round led by Prosus, valuing the company at $3 billion. This raise is part of a larger $730 million round and will be used to expand markets, grow its captain network, and enhance technology.
PoS terminal supply squeeze; Skyroot CEO on unicorn flight
Happy Friday! The point-of-sale (PoS) supply has dried up in India as the West Asia conflict squeezes imports. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Uber, Ola, Rapido drivers may face Marathi rule in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is extending its Marathi language learning rule to app-based cab and auto services. Drivers and riders with Uber, Ola, and Rapido will soon need to learn Marathi. The transport minister confirmed a policy is being prepared for these aggregators. This follows an extension for traditional taxi and auto drivers to learn the language by August 15.
Uber says bike taxis not eating into autos; calls for 'sensible' regulation
In a blog post, Uber’s policy and research team said that in Bengaluru and Mumbai — two key markets where bike taxi services were paused for nearly two months in mid-2025 — auto-rickshaw demand continued to grow at a similar pace even when bike taxis were unavailable. This indicated limited substitution between the two modes of travel, Uber said.
Nasscom urges Karnataka govt to review uniform taxi fare rules
Nasscom’s blog post followed a letter from the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on February 15 which had requested an industry-wide consultation on the new taxi fares.
Bike taxis, ease of making movement
The Supreme Court has provided a ban on bike taxi aggregators Rapido and Uber until guidelines outlining the process of granting licences for these kinds of operators are drawn up. Bans on bike taxis have been placed in many Indian states, and while regulating the safety of the two-wheeled transporters is essential, bans are not the answer.
States may set minimum fare for Ola, Uber
Road transport ministry’s move is aimed at ending the ongoing fare wars among app-based taxi aggregators.
Rules for cab aggregators by December 15
A committee of state transport ministers and senior government officials has recommended five separate guidelines covering aspects such as maximum fare pricing per km, ride sharing, sa- fety, fuel norms and fare calculation.
Uber ordered to limit surge pricing, comply with Karnataka rules for taxi aggregators
Maharashtra has set similar guidelines for taxi aggregators and Delhi and West Bengal are in the process of framing rules, as is the Union government.
New taxi permit to hit cab aggregators
An AITP permit has a validity of five years, which can be extended by another couple of years. A majority of the drivers enrolled with the taxi aggregating companies such as Ola and Uber hold an AITP permit.
Ola investor Didi Kuaidi close to raising $2 billion at $25 billion valuation: Report
Didi Kuaidi is an investor in India's largest taxi aggregator Ola and both of them have a common investor in form of SoftBank.
Taxi aggregator Ola twice as large as rival Uber: Truecaller report
In a bid to understand penetration of cab services in the country, it analysed around 2.5 billion calls made between consumers and service providers.
Commuters affected as autos go on strike in Mumbai
Thousands of autorickshaws went off the roads in Mumbai suburbs today to protest the operations of private taxi aggregators and rise in permit fees.
Taxi aggregators ride high as more Delhiites opt for carsharing
Even after the pilot ended, more people are opting to share taxi rides. The response has encouraged Ola and Uber to expand operations to more cities.
NGT disposes plea against taxi aggregators
The NGT today disposed of petitions which alleged that diesel powered inter-state taxis operating in the national capital were violating Supreme Court directive.
Uber takes 150,000 sq ft office space on lease in Hyderabad
American taxi aggregation service provider Uber has taken 150,000 sq ft space on lease in Hyderabad as part of a massive expansion drive in India.
Karnataka expected to come out with rules for online taxi aggregators
The 'On Demand Transport Technology Aggregators Rules, 2015' will follow the Central government advisory to regulate online taxi aggregators.
New road safety law to cover taxi aggregators
The government has inserted online taxi aggregators into a proposed new road safety law it plans to bring in Parliament.
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