Page 4 - Cab Aggregators

Ola makes inroads into India's hinterlands with bike taxi service

According to the company, Ola Bike on an average, is 30 per cent faster and 50 per cent more cost-effective than four-wheelers for distances between 6 and 8 kilometres

Uber faces fresh legal attack for refusing to treat drivers as employees

A lawyer who's been fighting the ride-hailing giant in court for six years wants a judge to now take into account the extra costs saddled on California taxpayers by Uber's business model

Uber gives another push to its India plans with Rs 1,767-cr investment

Says it is the biggest tranche of capital infusion to Uber India by parent company

Delhi becomes first Asian city to get public transport feature from Uber

Once the users use this option, Uber will show the best three routes for using a metro or bus in the city

A slew of alternative ride services to make sure you get to office on time

Start-ups like Quick Ride, GetToWork and Bounce are coming out with innovative solutions to provide office-goers with cost effective alternatives

Cap surge pricing by Uber, Ola at 25 per cent: SJM urges Transport Ministry

The SJM also demanded that in case of ride cancellation by a taxi-app company or the driver, Rs 100 or an amount equivalent to 20 per cent of the fare should be credited as a penalty

Surge pricing for Ola, Uber: New rules may cap it at three times base fare

Karnataka already has a minimum and maximum fare for app-based cab companies

Ola, Uber make U-turn on kiosks and parking slots at railway stations

The cab aggregators believe that their return on investment has not been high so far

Competition for Ola, Uber? MoveInSync to foray into ride-hailing space

The company will launch its service in Mumbai next month and focus only on office-going people with fixed schedules

Do you really need a car when all you need to do is book an app-based cab?

App-based services are taking the charm away from ownership for many people. And the savings can also be substantial

Can't accept policy on app-based cab aggregators as it is: Govt to Delhi HC

AAP govt adds that it is in the process of formulating its own norms in this regard

Carmakers see gains in Uber, Ola sales

In contrast, fearing drop in car sales, e-hailing apps ride on the West's anxiety

Cabs on apps to race to $1.7-bn mark this year

With Uber & Ola fighting it out, the taxi aggregator space is set for massive growth

HC asks govt to convene meeting with cab operators

Meanwhile, counsel appearing for the app-based companies told the court that they have no issue in getting the licence and earlier their representation to the government were turned down

Bumpy road ahead for cab aggregators

The past few weeks have been rough for both Ola and Uber companies, dodging fire from almost all corners