Uber, Ola, Rapido drivers may face Marathi rule in MaharashtraMaharashtra is extending its Marathi language learning rule to app-based cab and auto services. Drivers and riders with Uber, Ola, and Rapi...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Govt allows Uber, Ola, Rapido to charge 2x of base fare during peak hoursThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has updated regulations for ride-hailing services like Uber and Ola. These revised guidelines n...
02 Jul, 2025, 10.56 AM IST
Will ensure no surge-pricing by Ola, Uber during odd-even: Delhi governmenthasbeen called with the representatives of Ola and Uber.The.
09 Nov, 2017, 10.47 PM IST
Meru launches new calculator to tell you exact fare before rideMeru Cabs launched its accurate fare calculator called ‘Fare Exactometer’ to maintain transparency in the increasingly competitive market.
19 Sep, 2016, 06.30 AM IST
Ride hailing app Uber hits back at Ola's allegationsOla has been granted a licence by Karnataka while transport officials have made known their displeasure with Uber by not accepting its appl...
28 Jun, 2016, 11.19 PM IST
With surge pricing on hold in Karnataka, drivers, commuters heaving sigh of reliefThe High Court asked the aggregators to put a halt to surge pricing with im mediate effect, until the case is decided.
06 Jun, 2016, 11.19 AM IST
On ground, surge pricing falls flat for Uber & Ola as there are more cabs than passengersUber and Ola say surge pricing seeks to create a balance between demand for cabs and supply. Drivers say when prices surge, customers don’t...
28 Apr, 2016, 12.12 PM IST
Ola, Uber operating taxis illegally in city, Delhi government tells HCCab aggregators Ola and Uber are operating "illegally" in the city, the Delhi government told the Delhi high court on Saturday.
24 Apr, 2016, 08.05 AM IST
Surge pricing cap for taxi aggregators being considered in Maharashtra: Principal secretaryMaharashtra principal secretary (home) Vijay Satbir Singh told ET a decision will be taken after consulting all stakeholders.
23 Apr, 2016, 02.53 AM IST
Taxi hailing firms like Uber, Ola and states haggle over dynamics of fare gameUber and Ola agreed to suspend surge pricing in Delhi after wide criticism and pressure from the government over fare increases.
21 Apr, 2016, 11.47 AM IST
Delhi government impounds 25 app-based taxis for violating rulesTransport Minister Gopal Rai today said strict action will be taken against app-based taxi services if they charge exorbitant fares from cu...
19 Apr, 2016, 11.19 PM IST
Delhi government cracks whip on Ola, Uber, impounds 18 cabs"We impounded 18 cabs of Ola and Uber last evening after receiving complaints of overcharging from commuters. Most of the cabs belong to Ub...
19 Apr, 2016, 12.00 PM IST
Uber files objections on Karnataka government’s surge-price banThe company said it was engaging with the government in connection with the notified regulations which came into effect on April 2.
14 Apr, 2016, 01.33 AM IST
No surge pricing today in Mumbai as city’s auto drivers go on strike, says UberTaxi hailing app Uber will disable the surge pricing option on its cab network in Mumbai for a 24-hour period on June 17.
17 Jun, 2015, 03.50 AM IST
Ola on State notice, ends surge pricingOla's office was raided in Bengaluru on Thursday after receiving complaints from consumers on the peak hour cess that the company charges.
21 Mar, 2015, 11.36 AM IST
Uber flags surge pricing for partygoers but Ola, TFS keep rates steadySurge pricing is a mechanism by which Uber raises prices when the supply of cars gets tight. This is then lowered when demand goes down.
31 Dec, 2014, 04.38 PM IST
Ola, Uber adopting a surge pricing policy to manage rush hour demandDrivers using the Uber platform love surge pricing, with at least five of them saying they were motivated to log in during rush hours.
17 Nov, 2014, 07.56 AM IST