BENGALURU AUTO DRIVER
Entrepreneur compares Bengaluru to San Francisco, says it's mega cheap except rental deposits
Indian-origin entrepreneur Hardeep Gambhir, who moved to Bengaluru after seven years in San Francisco, praises the city for its SF-like experience, startup ecosystem, and affordability, though he criticizes its high rental deposits.
This is not the 1st time Darshan has been jailed: Kannada star was imprisoned a decade ago
The former 'Majestic' star, now imprisoned in Parappana Agrahara jail in Bengaluru for orchestrating the brutal murder of a fan named Renuka Swamy, had been incarcerated at the same facility 13 years earlier for assaulting his wife, Vijayalakshmi.
Paytm app launches auto-rickshaw booking feature via ONDC
Paytm introduces auto-rickshaw booking on its app through ONDC and Namma Yatri for users in NCR, Bengaluru, and Chennai. ONDC tab includes food, groceries, and rides. Pai Platforms facilitates the service with significant mobility transactions.
Karnataka HC directs govt to protect bike taxi services
This petition comes after reports of unrest and clashes between auto drivers and bike taxi operators, and a ban on bike taxis was one of the major demands of the auto unions.
Namma Yatri goes live with cab service in Bengaluru
Namma Yatri expands to cab services in Bengaluru with a daily subscription model. The firm previously focused on autorickshaws and introduced a separate cab booking section in the app.
Strategy reset under new Tata Digital boss; subscription play for Ola, Uber autos
Handpicked by Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran from their insurance arm, Tata AIA Life, Naveen Tahiliyani is fostering a collaborative spirit at Tata Digital and encouraging participation from other group companies, officials told ET. Meanwhile, Chandrasekaran is keeping a close eye on his progress.
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Ola, Uber roll out subscription-based plans for auto drivers
Adopting Namma Yatri, Rapido model may help platforms bypass 5% GST on auto rides. Ola has released its subscription model over the last few weeks for its auto drivers in select markets. Uber has also launched the same in six markets.
Drivers land better incentives in a crowded ride-hailing space
Rapido has introduced a subscription fee model for its driver partners on cabs and autos, doing away with the old structure of commissions on rides, while inDrive is offering commission rates of 10-12% to its drivers in India, less than half of leading players Uber and Ola’s 25-30% commission.
No more e-bike taxis in Bengaluru as Karnataka withdraws policy citing its misuse
Karnataka, officials said, was the first state to have put out an exclusive policy to promote electric bike taxis, but the government did not find the response from platforms encouraging enough.
Ride-hailing platform Rapido launches SaaS model for auto services
In the three-wheeler segment, Rapido competes with Namma Yatri, which launched its zero-commission services in Delhi. Namma Yatri raised $180 million in funding and expanded to multiple cities.
Karnataka may end bike taxi services in Bengaluru on poor response from aggregators
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah is learnt to have verbally agreed to a proposal from the transport department to withdraw the Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme. Karnataka, officials added, is the first state to have put out an exclusive policy to promote electric bike taxis, but the government has not found the response from platforms encouraging enough.
Auto-booking app Namma Yatri goes live in Chennai
With nearly 10,000 drivers already on board, Namma Yatri plans to add 1 lakh drivers in the next 6 months in Chennai. It also plans to expand to other cities in the state.
Two-wheelers to drive up Bajaj Auto's margins
The company’s operating margin before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA margin) rose by 29 basis points sequentially to 20.1% in the third quarter of the current fiscal year even though the volume share of the three-wheelers segment, which has superior margin, in the total volume dropped by 230 basis points to 10.2%. In addition, the EBITDA per vehicle at Rs 20,232 was at par with the last quarter’s level though the average selling price fell 1.4% to Rs 100862 per unit.
New ride-hailing apps racing Uber, Ola for mobility business
New ride-hailing platforms are trying to address gaps left by market leaders in customer service and driver satisfaction, say industry executives.
Faster than train? Bengaluru auto driver helps passenger catch missed train at next station
In an unusual incident from Bengaluru, an auto driver came to the rescue of a passenger who had missed his train. The driver offered to assist the passenger in boarding the train at the next stop and managed to reach the station just in time. However, readers are urged not to encourage such acts that violate traffic rules and endanger lives.
Bengaluru's Namma Metro riders won't have to download Metro Mitra app to book auto from next week
A new mobile application called Metro Mitra is set to revolutionize last-mile connectivity for Namma Metro commuters in Bengaluru. The app, developed by Agnibhu Technologies, allows commuters to scan a QR code at the Metro station and select their destination landmark. An autorickshaw equipped with the app will then arrive to transport the commuter, charging the government-approved meter fare plus an additional Rs 10 for the app's service.
Auto rickshaw driver embarks on education journey after 28 years
An auto-rickshaw driver in Bengaluru, Baskar, has become an inspiration as he decided to resume his education after 28 years and appear for the Pre-University Course exams. His story was shared on Instagram, gaining momentum and admiration from netizens. This follows the viral video of another Bengaluru auto driver struggling with his earnings.
Namma Yatri to start charging Bengaluru auto drivers; SoftBank’s Arm set for year’s biggest IPO
Bengaluru’s Namma Yatri autodrivers won’t have a free ride anymore. The ride-hailing app, launched by a city autorickshaw union late last year to counter Uber and Ola, has announced subscription fees for drivers from September 1.
Bengaluru’s Tony Stark: Meet the auto driver from India's Silicon Valley who uses smartwatch to receive payments
Chandan, who has been driving for five or six months, received the watch as a gift and uses its QR code feature to enable riders to pay via Unified Payments Interface. Passengers simply scan the code to complete payment. The innovative approach has stirred excitement among customers, who often commend Chandan's ingenuity and take photographs of the process.
Rapido treats auto drivers in Chennai to an exclusive ‘Jailer’ movie screening
Rajinikanth's latest movie “Jailer” has received a grand welcome in its release on the box office. It has earned a mammoth INR52 crore ($7m) on its debut day in India. As the week’s scheduled shows are already booked up, promoting the positive work environment and valued work-life balance, ride-hailing giant Rapido arranged an exclusive screening of the Tamil movie “Jailer” for more than 500 of its auto drivers in Chennai as its appreciation gesture for its captains. The screening is to be held on August 12th at the Krishnaveni Theatre in Chennai.
Karnataka govt planning Ola, Ober-type cab aggrigator app for autos and taxis
The government of Karnataka is planning to launch its own aggregator app for taxis and autorickshaws which aims to prevent drivers being charged excessive commissions causing inadequate revenue. The announcement follows a series of meetings with representatives from various transportation sectors who voiced concerns about how aggregators were operating.
Bengaluru Police arrests a 'real sicko' after woman alleges Rapido driver masturbated while driving
The Twitter user had on Friday shared her ordeal on social media and later Bengaluru Police sought more details from her. The driver was arrested on Sunday.
Bengaluru auto driver's video goes viral, says earned just Rs 40 in 5 hours
Since the implementation of Shakti free bus ride scheme, auto drivers have complained that their earnings have reduced to a minimum, according to news reports.
Assam man killed in Bengaluru for questioning auto driver on excess fare
The victims, according to the police, used an automobile to travel from their place of employment to their home in the Yeshwanthpur neighbourhood. Ashwath, the accused taxi driver, had asked for two times the fare.
Auto driver hits techie when he opts for rapido and flees the scene in Bengaluru
According to police sources, the incident took place at 3:30 am in the Layout Sector One area. The incident was caught on CCTC camera and it shows the victim speaking to the auto driver for a few minutes before eventually walking away. Later, the auto driver suddenly crashes his vehicle on him. The victim fell on the road and in the meantime the auto driver had fled. Based on the CCTV camera footage, the police have launched a hunt for the auto driver. The identity of the victim is currently unknown.
Autorickshaw drivers go on strike in Bengaluru against 'illegal' bike taxis
Autorickshaw drivers in Bengaluru will go on a strike on Monday in protest against private bike taxi aggregators functioning in the city.
Bengaluru: Over 2.10 lakh autos to protest against Rapido services, set to go off roads
Auto drivers have expressed their ire over Rapido bike taxi service which has badly hit them. The bandh will be observed till midnight on Monday and the people who are depending on auto services would be severely hit in Bengaluru.
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