BIKE TAXIS
Bengaluru transport officials go on snap drive, seize ‘unauthorised’ bike taxis
Bengaluru authorities seized unauthorized, app-based bike taxis after auto drivers' protests, leading to tension. The Bike Taxi Welfare Association, citing High Court orders, opposed and sought police protection against harassment.
What is the value proposition of a CNG bike vs EV & ICE models? Bajaj Auto’s Rakesh Sharma answers
An average customer earning Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 per month can expect to save about Rs 1,500 per month by using CNG as a fuel. Also, CNG, while still a carbon-based fuel, has far less carbon content, and to that extent, it is much more beneficial from an environmental point of view than diesel or petrol, says Rakesh Sharma, ED, Bajaj Auto.
IAMAI seeks two-month extension of deadline for declaring vehicle fleet details
IAMAI, representing food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy, ride-hailing companies Ola, Uber, and Rapido, has requested a two-month delay from the Delhi government for these platforms to report on their existing vehicle fleets.
Zypp Electric raises $15 million from Japanese firm Eneos for India expansion
Zypp Electric confirmed funding from Eneos as part of a larger $40 million round. Existing investors like 9unicorns and IAN also participated in the fundraising. The company's revenue increased threefold to Rs 325 crore in 2023-24.
Rapido offers free rides to voters to polling stations on May 13 in Hyderabad, 3 other cities
Rapido announced it will offer free bike taxi, auto, and cab rides to voters in Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, and Warangal on May 13, election day. Teaming up with the Chief Electoral Officer's office, Rapido aims to boost voter turnout and awareness. Residents can use the code 'VOTENOW' to access complimentary rides and participate in the electoral process. Rapido's nationwide campaign involves deploying over 10 lakh captains in more than 100 cities to provide free transportation on election day.
Rapido announces free bike rides to voters in Bengaluru and other cities on Friday
On election day, voters can avail free rides on the Rapido app using the code ‘VOTENOW’ and exercise their democratic right, the company said in a statement. Rapido will deploy over 10 lakh captains across more than 100 cities to provide free rides on election-day.
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Rapido to offer free rides to senior citizens, differently-abled voters in Karnataka
"In collaboration with the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Rapido sets forth to champion civic engagement during the General Elections 2024 by extending free auto and cab rides to differently-abled and senior citizen voters in Bengaluru," Rapido said in a statement.
Expecting FY25 to be better than FY24 for exports: Rakesh Sharma, Bajaj Auto
We expect the markets to be growing at about 7% to 8% in the coming year with the upper half of the industry growing at perhaps 2-3% points more and the bottom half growing at 2-3% points less than the average of 7% to 8%.
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.
Rapido’s two-wheeler contract carriage permit request rejected by Karnataka transport minister
Bengaluru-based bike taxi and auto aggregator Rapido urged the state to adopt a comprehensive approach in line with the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act and the recent advisory from the Road Transport and Highways ministry on granting contract carriage permit to two-wheelers.
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.
Road ministry clarifies legal status of bike taxis
The road transport ministry has clarified that motorcycles fall within the definition of 'contract carriage' as per the Motors Vehicles Act, 1988. States/UTs should accept and process applications for contract carriage permits for motorcycles.
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.
Ola expands electric bike taxi service to Delhi, Hyderabad; plans India-wide scale-up
With the deployment of these vehicles, Ola claims to have the largest EV 2W fleet in the country. The company will scale up the e-Bike services throughout India by the end of this year, the statement added.
Assam launches India's first 100 pc Electric Bike Taxi Service via 'Baayu'
Baayu, a collaboration between ASTC and Bikozee Ecotech, aims to generate 5,000 livelihood opportunities for driver partners in Assam while saving an astounding 29,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. Supported by NITI Aayog's Shoonya Zero pollution mobility campaign, Baayu aims to improve air quality and public health by deploying electric vehicles in transport and logistics sectors.
Gogoro to make e-scooter bikes in India, rolls out battery swap network
Gogoro has already committed to investing $1.5 billion in western Maharashtra state including in a factory where it will build its CrossOver e-scooter in partnership with Foxconn, Horace Luke told reporters in New Delhi.
Bike taxi drivers write to Delhi LG, say nearly 50,000 riders jobless due to new scheme
The file pertaining to the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023 was approved by Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena. The policy is likely to be notified soon. The Apna Bike Taxi Association, in an open letter to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and the Delhi government, said it has appealed to the authorities several times to get its grievances addressed but the pleas have not been heard.
Former Google employee becomes Uber bike-taxi rider in Bengaluru
An Uber Moto bike-taxi rider in Bengaluru, who was previously employed by Google in Hyderabad, has become an internet sensation. A video shared online by a user named Raghav Dua revealed that the rider had recently relocated to Bengaluru and was using the opportunity to explore the city. The video, posted on the X, has gone viral.
Uber, Ola services in Chennai hit by two-day drivers’ strike
According to sources, the ongoing protest in areas such as Rajarathinam Station, Azhumbur, Chennai, saw around 500-1,000 drivers participating, with more expected to join on Tuesday.
Ola, Uber drivers go on strike demanding better pay in Tamil Nadu
A large number of cab drivers of ride-hailing platforms Ola and Uber on Monday went on a strike in Tamil Nadu, demanding better remuneration and a ban on bike taxi services, which according to them, is eating up their revenue.
Ola, Uber cabbies in Chennai stage strike, demand fare regulation, ban on bike taxis
Hundreds of cab drivers affiliated with Ola and Uber in Chennai went on strike demanding fare regulation, a ban on bike taxi services, and stricter action against certain toll booths. The drivers called for the state government to regulate app-based cab aggregators and address high commissions imposed on them. The drivers plan to hold a large-scale protest on October 18.
Bengaluru bike-taxis facing helmet hassles: A stinky dilemma for riders and patrons
Bike-taxi services in Bengaluru are facing a challenge as customers refuse to wear the helmets provided due to their unpleasant odor. This has led to ride cancellations and frustration among the riders who have to pay fines if the pillion rider does not wear a helmet.
Ola applies for licence to operate e-bike taxis in Karnataka
Karnataka allows operation of EV two-wheelers as bike taxis under its Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, 2021. The regulations, however, require the EV to be registered as a motorcycle in the transport category and used as a public service vehicle. On Saturday, Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal had announced that the EV maker was re-starting Ola Bike, the company’s two-wheeler taxi service, in Bengaluru.
Karnataka aims to roll out its government owned ride-hailing app in six months
The Transport department has asked the e-Governance department to take steps to develop the mobile app with all features including those related to the safety and security of customers.
Bike taxi ban: Drivers write to Delhi LG citing livelihood threat
The Supreme Court had on Monday stayed a Delhi High Court order that essentially allowed Rapido and Uber to operate in the national capital.
Delhi government to soon start impounding bike taxis: Official
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Delhi High Court order that had allowed Uber, Rapido, Ola and other two-wheeler taxis to operate in New Delhi.
Bengaluru auto strike: Despite strike by city unions, auto rickshaws ply during rush hours
Auto drivers had earlier decided to go on a strike for Monday and Tuesday to protest against bike taxis, which are operated by ride-hailing apps like Uber and Swiggy-backed Rapido.
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