Karnataka government to issue edict on carpooling apps in 10 daysKarnataka government will make a decision on the legality of carpooling apps within 10 days. A minister denied reports that carpoolers woul...
04 Oct, 2023, 10.05 AM IST
Carpooling in Karnataka: No fines, but ride-sharing apps may need licenceBengaluru has an estimated two million people employed in the technology, startup and BPO sectors for thousands of whom carpooling is a pre...
03 Oct, 2023, 06.01 AM IST
Carpooling banned in Bengaluru, penalty up to Rs 10,000. Know moreThe transport department in Bengaluru has banned carpooling services offered through mobile apps like Quick Ride, following complaints from...
01 Oct, 2023, 10.17 AM IST
Number of cabs in Bengaluru doubles in 3.5 years to 1.66 lakhThe Transport Department had registered 80,204 cabs in the city by March 2015. They comprised 45,425 motor cabs (four-wheelers with up to s...
01 Nov, 2018, 12.24 PM IST
How car ownership is changing rapidly and irreversibly in IndiaThe tectonic shifts reshaping the global auto industry globally are beginning to be felt in India.
21 Oct, 2018, 09.54 AM IST
Why it is difficult to come up with a viable public transport model for all citiesA strong public transportation system can decongest urban roads. But a viable and sustainable model that will work in all cities remains el...
06 Oct, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
Powering Bengaluru's mobility through the next decadeMobility directly impacts the quality of life of citizens and economic productivity of a city. Daily commute is one among the many challeng...
13 Jul, 2017, 10.36 AM IST
Crowdsourced innovation for government projects and services is easier said than doneThe digital dream has never showed more promise in India—the chance for a few developers to build a platform that can digitise government s...
03 Feb, 2017, 12.41 AM IST
Cab aggregators told to end carpooling in three daysAggregators may move state and Centre seeking changes to Motor Vehicle Act to provide for shared services.
31 Jan, 2017, 12.28 PM IST
Uber wants Indian govt to allow personal cars on its platformThe option is currently prohibited under the Motor Vehicles Act however Uber is holding talks with government to overturn the restriction.
24 Nov, 2016, 10.03 AM IST
Bengaluru pollution: Experts' view on clearing the airBengalureans breathe the air that has 3-12 times more pollutants than what is considered safe. Team ET consults experts to clear the air on...
11 Nov, 2016, 01.19 PM IST
What India can learn about dealing with Uber from these 5 countriesUber, the global cheerleader of the ride-sharing industry, is reportedly fighting over 170 legal cases, from the US to Canada, Germany to t...
28 Aug, 2016, 12.47 PM IST
With new services, Uber and Ola target value-conscious consumers"We want to make transportation available for everyone and cabs may not always be the most affordable option for all segments," said Amit J...
12 Apr, 2016, 11.37 AM IST
Odd-even rule: Uber, Ola and Meru cabs take advantage of the business opportunityTaxi companies and aggregators such as Uber, Ola and Meru Cabs are working out how best to take advantage of the resulting business opportu...
11 Dec, 2015, 06.44 AM IST
Parking emerges a sought-after perk for busy executives in space-constrained Indian citiesFirms say job seekers are listing car parking as one of their demands. In fact 68% of cos look to lease office space with parking as criter...
15 Aug, 2015, 01.23 PM IST