Petrol, diesel’s second price hike in 5 days leaves common man concerned about price burdenPetrol and diesel increased by approximately 90 paise per litre across India. Citizens expressed widespread disappointment, highlighting th...
19 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Rapido raises $240 million from Prosus, WestBridge, Accel; valuation hits $3 billionUrban mobility startup Rapido has secured $240 million in a funding round led by Prosus, valuing the company at $3 billion. This raise is p...
15 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Bengaluru auto driver drops ultimate relationship advice with Vijay-Trisha poster. Tweet goes viralA Bengaluru autorickshaw's movie-inspired posters featuring Tamil stars Vijay and Trisha Krishnan, along with a relatable romance slogan, h...
10 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Bengaluru auto drivers are rude? Woman passenger notices beautiful flowers. Auto driver's instant reaction caught her by surpriseIn bustling Bengaluru, a teacher's ordinary auto ride was transformed by an unexpected act of kindness. Her auto driver, noticing her admir...
08 May, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Toll plazas to be removed by the end of 2026: Nitin Gadkari says you could drive at 80 kmph without bothering about toll paymentsIndia is set to eliminate physical toll plazas by the end of 2026. A new automated system will charge vehicles based on distance travelled....
07 May, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Bengaluru rain commute sparks outrage as woman claims ₹1200 auto fare for 15 kmA Bengaluru content creator's video highlighted a friend's ₹1,200 auto fare for a 15 km ride. Heavy rain and peak traffic caused the three-...
05 May, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
Ather Energy quarterly revenue goes past Rs 1,000 crore in Q4, riding on family scooter RiztaAther Energy achieved its best financial year in FY26. The electric two-wheeler maker sold 2.63 lakh units, a 69% jump. Revenue grew 63% to...
04 May, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
State incentives power India’s EV market growthAs environmental consciousness rises, Indian consumers are increasingly opting for electric vehicles. Favorable state policies are making E...
03 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Atul Auto ties up with Exponent Energy to develop rapid-charging electric three-wheelerAtul Auto and Exponent Energy are joining forces to create fast-charging electric three-wheelers. The goal is to introduce 15,000 vehicles ...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Uber says bike taxis not eating into autos; calls for 'sensible' regulationIn a blog post, Uber’s policy and research team said that in Bengaluru and Mumbai — two key markets where bike taxi services were paused fo...
15 Apr, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
IIT Bombay techie compares his life in Bengaluru vs Mumbai. Says ‘every interaction feels like a negotiation’. Netizens reactA tech professional from IIT Bombay shared his observations after moving to Bengaluru, noting a perceived transactional nature in daily int...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Indian Oil ramps up Auto LPG supplies in Karnataka as private outlets shutIndian Oil is increasing Auto LPG supplies in Karnataka. This comes as private sector operations face disruptions. Many private Auto LPG st...
05 Apr, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Bengaluru auto driver is offering free rides, but not everyone qualifies. He has one simple ruleA Bengaluru auto driver has gone viral for offering free rides to passengers wearing a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) jersey ahead of th...
28 Mar, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Bengaluru auto driver hailed as hero by woman passenger. He spent over 1 hour to find the passenger's lost AirPodsIn Bengaluru, amidst reports of auto driver misconduct, Darshan, an honest driver, helped a woman recover her lost AirPods. Despite languag...
16 Sep, 2025, 04.46 PM IST
Bengaluru autodriver wins hearts after he charges Rs 166 for 11 km rideA Bengaluru man's Reddit post about an honest auto driver charging a mere Rs 166 for an 11-kilometre trip has gone viral, highlighting a ra...
27 Apr, 2025, 10.55 AM IST
After Bengaluru auto-driver's special seat goes viral, a design chief from San Francisco flying in to see itBengaluru's auto drivers continue to impress with their innovative approaches. One driver has upgraded his seat to a swivel office chair fo...
26 Sep, 2024, 12.17 PM IST
After 'Tera baap deta hai kya gas' slap viral video, Bengaluru women share similar complaints against auto driversA recent incident in Bengaluru, where an Ola auto driver slapped a female passenger over a canceled ride, has led to widespread outrage and...
07 Sep, 2024, 03.43 PM IST