Karnataka asks Uber, Ola to resolve driver issues

Transport dept questions legality of ride-sharing services

The Karnataka government has asked ride-hailing services Uber and Ola to resolve compensation and wage issues with drivers.

Earlier last week, thousands of drivers attached to Uber and Ola went off Bengaluru streets to protest reduced earnings. The companies had sought time till Monday (January 30) to respond to drivers and the state transport department on how they would work to bring the issue to a close.

“The problems are mostly between the drivers and the management. We have asked them to solve it internally. The companies have asked for time till Monday to get back and we will meet