India's FDI plan for ecommerce; Tata charges up iPhone bizIndia is planning to allow FDI in inventory-based ecommerce exclusively for exports. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
15 Apr, 2026, 07.58 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
Social security code draft outlines insurance, pension for gig workers: ReportAccording to the draft rules, gig and platform workers should be engaged with an aggregator for at least 90 days in a financial year to qua...
03 Jan, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Maharashtra government issues draft rules for app-based aggregators of cabs, other vehiclesIssued as part of a government resolution (GR) titled the "Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2025", the draft framework aims to r...
10 Oct, 2025, 08.50 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Is the bike-taxi ban lifted in Bengaluru?Ride-hailing platforms Rapido, Ola, and Uber have made available the bike-taxi service option on their apps. However, the court has only su...
21 Aug, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Bike taxis back on Bengaluru roads; Karnataka HC says government can't prohibit tradeOn Wednesday, a two-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi, asked the state to give the matter a “serious thou...
21 Aug, 2025, 06.58 PM IST
Maharashtra transport minister exposes illegal plying of bike taxiThe minister booked a ride using Rapido app to verify a senior official's claim that the app and illegal bike taxi service were not functio...
02 Jul, 2025, 09.59 PM 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
Bike-taxi platforms halt services in Bengaluru as HC ban order takes effectBike-taxi services like Rapido, Uber, and Ola have been suspended in Bengaluru following a Karnataka High Court order, leading to the seizu...
16 Jun, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
Karnataka HC refuses relief to bike aggregators; Nasscom warns state govt of huge job lossesThe division bench of acting chief justice Kameswar Rao and justice Sreenivas Harish Kumar on Friday directed Ola, Uber and the transport d...
13 Jun, 2025, 10.26 PM IST
Bengaluru vs Hyderabad: Which city offers better cab rides and auto-rickshaw fares for daily transport, redditors debate?Commuters are expressing frustration over Bengaluru's ride-hailing experience, citing issues like auto drivers refusing short trips, app-ba...
13 Apr, 2025, 06.39 PM IST
Goa tourist claims 'taxi mafia' charged him Rs 1600 for trip to restaurant. Netizens have a hard time believing himA viral video criticizes Goa's taxi unions, likening them to a 'transport mafia' due to exorbitant charges and lack of private taxi apps. T...
03 Apr, 2025, 11.11 AM IST
Rapido goes past $1 billion GMV markRapido, which launched as a bike-taxi platform, has crossed a gross merchandise value (GMV) of $1 billion on the back of aggressive expansi...
09 Aug, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
Bengaluru bike-taxis facing helmet hassles: A stinky dilemma for riders and patronsBike-taxi services in Bengaluru are facing a challenge as customers refuse to wear the helmets provided due to their unpleasant odor. This ...
25 Sep, 2023, 12.06 PM IST
Delhi's cab and bike aggregator policy to reward EVs over CNG vehicles: ReportThe Delhi government is developing a new policy for cab and bike aggregators that aims to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) over c...
23 Sep, 2023, 07.02 PM IST
Delhi govt seeks stakeholder's feedback on new aggregator, delivery service provider schemeThe Delhi government has sought stake-holders' feedback on the draft Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme which wa...
24 May, 2023, 11.13 PM IST
Rules for aggregator cabs: Maha govt-appointed panel seeks suggestions from publicThe suggestions can include any particular regulation that citizens feel will enhance the working of the sector or a feature in the aggrega...
28 Apr, 2023, 09.29 PM IST