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To Battle Pollution, Delhi Plans To Allow Private EVs To Operate As Cabs
Delhi is preparing a major overhaul of how people commute as rising pollution levels continue to plague the capital. The plan ranges from allowing privately owned EVs to operate as taxis to launching shared ride services and airport shuttles.
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Delhi Considering Revival Of Shared Taxi Rides To Curb Air Pollution
To curb air pollution, the Delhi government is considering reviving shared rides provided by ride-hailing services that were discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said on Friday.
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Woman Gives Birth In Driverless Taxi On Way To San Francisco Hospital: "A Rare Occurrence"
The woman gave birth in the back seat and safely arrived at the hospital before emergency services reached her, Waymo said.
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Mumbai YouTuber Undergoes Surgery After Rapido Ride Accident, Company Responds
The incident has sparked a dispute over the accountability of app-based services, with Gupta criticising the company's handling of her insurance claim.
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German Tourist Tries To Avoid "Taxi Scam" In Goa By Booking App-Based Cab. Here's What Happened Next
A German traveller's video about a taxi scam in Goa has taken social media by storm. He opted for booking an app-based cab service instead of a local taxi.
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Bharat Taxi Launch: Things You Should Know About Govt-Backed Uber and Ola Rival
Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative cab service by the Ministry of Cooperation and NeGD, offers a driver-owned, commission-free alternative to Ola and Uber. Drivers, called Saarthis, keep full earnings and share governance through the Sahakar Taxi Cooperative led by Amul’s Jayen Mehta. Integrated with DigiLocker and UMANG for transparency, i...
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Bharat Taxi, India's First Cooperative Cab Service To Challenge Ola, Uber
The Centre has launched "Bharat Taxi", India's first cooperative taxi service, designed to directly challenge private players such as Ola and Uber.
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Watch: Indian YouTuber Tries Elon Musk's Robotaxi In US, Reveals Fare For 5-Minute Ride
The taxi arrived with a driver, who was present in the vehicle to monitor the ride.
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Mumbai To Get Pod Taxi Services For Last-mile Connectivity: D Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said pod taxi services will be introduced in Mumbai to provide last-mile connectivity and reduce pressure on existing transport systems.
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Ola, Uber, Rapido Receive Provisional Licences For Bike Taxi Services In Mumbai
The State Transport Authority (STA) in Maharashtra has granted approval for provisional licences to the parent firms of app-based taxi aggregators Ola, Uber, and Rapido for bike taxi services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
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Water Taxis Reducing Travel Time Between Gateway Of India And Navi Mumbai To Launch On September 22
Mumbai is welcoming new taxis driving on water. The water taxi service offers a faster, cleaner, and more comfortable commute in comparison to the existing wooden boats.
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Mega Mumbai Crackdown Against App-Based Cabs Over Surge Pricing During Rain
Cab fares often shoot up when it rains. The scenario wasn't any different during the recent rain that submerged Mumbai. This time, it drew strict action from authorities.
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"What An Experience": Indian Woman's Driverless Car Ride With Parents In US
An Indian woman living in San Francisco has introduced her parents to an autonomous car. Apurva Bendre, a dancer, shared a video showing her parents seated in the back of the driverless vehicle, smiling as they enjoyed the ride.
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Rapido Launches Food Delivery App 'Ownly', Challenges Swiggy And Zomato
Ride-hailing service Rapido has now ventured into the food delivery industry with the launch of Ownly, a stand-alone app designed to provide customers with affordable meals.
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Maharashtra Minister Flagged Rapido's "Illegal" Op, It Is Now Sponsoring His Son's Event
In July, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik booked a ride using the Rapido app to verify a senior official's claim that the app and its illegal bike taxi service were not functional.
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To Battle Pollution, Delhi Plans To Allow Private EVs To Operate As Cabs
Delhi is preparing a major overhaul of how people commute as rising pollution levels continue to plague the capital. The plan ranges from allowing privately owned EVs to operate as taxis to launching shared ride services and airport shuttles.
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Delhi Considering Revival Of Shared Taxi Rides To Curb Air Pollution
To curb air pollution, the Delhi government is considering reviving shared rides provided by ride-hailing services that were discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said on Friday.
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Woman Gives Birth In Driverless Taxi On Way To San Francisco Hospital: "A Rare Occurrence"
The woman gave birth in the back seat and safely arrived at the hospital before emergency services reached her, Waymo said.
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Mumbai YouTuber Undergoes Surgery After Rapido Ride Accident, Company Responds
The incident has sparked a dispute over the accountability of app-based services, with Gupta criticising the company's handling of her insurance claim.
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German Tourist Tries To Avoid "Taxi Scam" In Goa By Booking App-Based Cab. Here's What Happened Next
A German traveller's video about a taxi scam in Goa has taken social media by storm. He opted for booking an app-based cab service instead of a local taxi.
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Bharat Taxi Launch: Things You Should Know About Govt-Backed Uber and Ola Rival
Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative cab service by the Ministry of Cooperation and NeGD, offers a driver-owned, commission-free alternative to Ola and Uber. Drivers, called Saarthis, keep full earnings and share governance through the Sahakar Taxi Cooperative led by Amul’s Jayen Mehta. Integrated with DigiLocker and UMANG for transparency, i...
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Bharat Taxi, India's First Cooperative Cab Service To Challenge Ola, Uber
The Centre has launched "Bharat Taxi", India's first cooperative taxi service, designed to directly challenge private players such as Ola and Uber.
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Watch: Indian YouTuber Tries Elon Musk's Robotaxi In US, Reveals Fare For 5-Minute Ride
The taxi arrived with a driver, who was present in the vehicle to monitor the ride.
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Mumbai To Get Pod Taxi Services For Last-mile Connectivity: D Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said pod taxi services will be introduced in Mumbai to provide last-mile connectivity and reduce pressure on existing transport systems.
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Ola, Uber, Rapido Receive Provisional Licences For Bike Taxi Services In Mumbai
The State Transport Authority (STA) in Maharashtra has granted approval for provisional licences to the parent firms of app-based taxi aggregators Ola, Uber, and Rapido for bike taxi services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
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Water Taxis Reducing Travel Time Between Gateway Of India And Navi Mumbai To Launch On September 22
Mumbai is welcoming new taxis driving on water. The water taxi service offers a faster, cleaner, and more comfortable commute in comparison to the existing wooden boats.
-
Mega Mumbai Crackdown Against App-Based Cabs Over Surge Pricing During Rain
Cab fares often shoot up when it rains. The scenario wasn't any different during the recent rain that submerged Mumbai. This time, it drew strict action from authorities.
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"What An Experience": Indian Woman's Driverless Car Ride With Parents In US
An Indian woman living in San Francisco has introduced her parents to an autonomous car. Apurva Bendre, a dancer, shared a video showing her parents seated in the back of the driverless vehicle, smiling as they enjoyed the ride.
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Rapido Launches Food Delivery App 'Ownly', Challenges Swiggy And Zomato
Ride-hailing service Rapido has now ventured into the food delivery industry with the launch of Ownly, a stand-alone app designed to provide customers with affordable meals.
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Maharashtra Minister Flagged Rapido's "Illegal" Op, It Is Now Sponsoring His Son's Event
In July, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik booked a ride using the Rapido app to verify a senior official's claim that the app and its illegal bike taxi service were not functional.
