For some, paying Rs 2,000 fine cheaper than taking cab“I'm expecting that the demand will be higher during the odd-even fortnight, which means higher rates will be applicable through the day,“ ...
Cab fares to rise as many cars go off the road"The peak hour price kicks in when the demand is more than the supply. It's not done manually but calculated by an algorithm at the backend...
Delhi government asks IT ministry to block Uber, Ola and Meru Genie appThe Delhi transport officials asked all three companies to cease operations if they want their applications of radio taxi licence to operat...
Customers suffer as taxi services compete on slashed rates but collect hidden chargesWhile Meru and EasyCab charge a consolidated waiting charge per hour, app-based services like Ola, Uber and TaxiForSure charge per minute.
App-based cab services running in Delhi despite govt banOn paper, all app-based cab services remain banned in the capital following a Delhi government order on December 8. However, it appears tha...
Can Meru Cabs strike back after Ola and Uber come under regulatory scanner?This December, as newer and nimbler rivals Uber and Ola froze under the regulatory glare, Meru Cabs saw an unusual 25% spurt in business.
How the ban hurts Uber drivers who earned at least Rs 45,000/monthCompanies like Uber, Ola and TaxiForSure, neither employ drivers nor own the fleet. Instead they offer a tech platform that links drivers w...
Partnership between VC-funded start-ups & driver-operators changing taxi business in IndiaUber has sent out comparative prices, comparing itself with autorickshaws! A ride on UberGo, it claims, will be cheaper than taking an auto.
Cab startups like Olacabs, TaxiForSure, Uber, eye mobile wallets for growthThe mobile wallet also does away with the possibility of arguments over getting the balance amount back from the cab driver.
Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure and Meru Cabs gear up for fight with cab-hailing app UberIndian taxis are banking on their first-mover advantage and large fleet to create a barrier, and are also revamping their mobile apps.
Online taxi players Olacabs and TaxiForSure race for space on the roadOlacabs and TaxiForSure, both startups are seeing 30% month-on-month growth in transactions and are looking to expand their network.