'Problem is not talent': Startup founder explains why India lags in tech despite having world's best engineering mindsAkshat Shrivastava criticizes India's slow tech adoption. He links tech supremacy to economic power, citing historical examples. Despite en...
21 Jul, 2025, 02.59 PM IST
India, stop being a nanny stateRecent Indian policy proposals reveal a persistent 'nanny state' mentality, hindering economic growth and consumer welfare. Goa's ban on ap...
01 Jul, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
Two-timing these 2-wheelers: Why Karnataka must take a quick U-turn on bike taxi bansKarnataka's ban on bike taxi aggregators, citing the use of private vehicles for commercial activities, faces criticism for hindering affor...
25 Jun, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
Why are there no Ola or Uber cab services in Goa? IIM graduate decodes the simple mathGoa faces challenges in introducing national ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber. Local taxi operators, a significant voting bloc, resist c...
20 Jun, 2025, 01.54 PM IST
Bike taxis: Karnataka in no mood to relent on its stand, say sourcesBike taxi operators expect a likely relief either from the government or the courts after the Karnataka High Court extended its deadline to...
01 May, 2025, 06.25 PM IST
‘Delhification’ of Goa has led to fall of tourism, claims Goan entrepreneurThe sharp decline in Goa’s tourism has ignited intense discussions on social media. While some argue the destination has become overly pric...
01 Dec, 2024, 02.42 PM IST
Bengaluru transport officials go on snap drive, seize ‘unauthorised’ bike taxisBengaluru authorities seized unauthorized, app-based bike taxis after auto drivers' protests, leading to tension. The Bike Taxi Welfare Ass...
05 Jul, 2024, 06.10 PM IST
Rapido’s two-wheeler contract carriage permit request rejected by Karnataka transport ministerBengaluru-based bike taxi and auto aggregator Rapido urged the state to adopt a comprehensive approach in line with the provisions of the M...
12 Mar, 2024, 07.42 PM IST
No more e-bike taxis in Bengaluru as Karnataka withdraws policy citing its misuseKarnataka, officials said, was the first state to have put out an exclusive policy to promote electric bike taxis, but the government did n...
08 Mar, 2024, 01.51 PM IST
Karnataka may end bike taxi services in Bengaluru on poor response from aggregatorsKarnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah is learnt to have verbally agreed to a proposal from the transport department to withdraw the Karnata...
08 Feb, 2024, 10.05 PM IST
Ola applies for licence to operate e-bike taxis in KarnatakaKarnataka allows operation of EV two-wheelers as bike taxis under its Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, 2021. The regulations, however, require th...
19 Sep, 2023, 03.17 PM IST
After SC order, Karnataka preparing to seek vacation of HC stay on acting against bike taxisThe government’s moves, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy told ET, are guided by the Monday’s order of the Supreme Court. “We will seek a ...
13 Jun, 2023, 07.03 PM IST
Central Trade Unions begin two-day nationwide strikeFarmers will join road jam, demonstration, protest meetings throughout the country and register their disenchantment with the government an...
08 Jan, 2019, 10.13 AM IST
Cost to fall with integrated transport & logistics policy: Nitin Gadkari"The plan, being spearheaded by my ministry, will bring together road, rail, air and urban planning to provide seamless movement of freight...
15 Mar, 2017, 12.15 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari moots cycle tracks on roads, electric public transportThe Union minister for road transport, ports and shipping was here to attend the World Economic Forum annual meeting.
22 Jan, 2017, 01.03 PM IST
Rules for cab aggregators by December 15A committee of state transport ministers and senior government officials has recommended five separate guidelines covering aspects such as ...
30 Nov, 2016, 12.23 AM IST
Will a Two Wheeler Taxi be a hit with the Common IndianBaxi, M-Taxi, Bikxie, N.O.W and Hey Bob are names that have become synonymous with a speedy ride in Gurgaon or Noida or down the congested ...
08 Mar, 2016, 11.33 AM IST