Uber And Ola Drivers

Ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber are challenging order by States to ban autorickshaw rides through companies' apps; in the meanwhile alternative government-backed taxi/auto aggregators are coming up

In all, 450 applications received so far for driving lessons

In an email to employees, Aggarwal made it clear that the prognosis ahead for the business is 'very unclear'

The Ola Pro trial, which begins in Sydney, introduces a fleet of specially fitted out vehicles fitted with a transparent plastic barrier separating the driver and rider.

PPB has set up 12 camps at Uber Green zones across different cities for drivers to purchase and use FASTags

Ola will partner with DriveTech to use its driving risk assessment to improve the level of driving skills and knowledge of all drivers on the Ola platform in London

Though this will increase the earnings of drivers, a fear among industry players is that any meddling with natural market dynamics might cause more harm than good

Most drivers have either moved on for other offline opportunities or quit the profession altogether

Petitioner says obtaining permits cost 10 times more than that for drivers of black and yellow taxis