The Karnataka government has decided to introduce its ride-hailing application, to offer a platform comparable to well-known services like Uber and Ola to address the worries and complaints of taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers.
The government is seriously thinking about creating an app that would serve as a viable substitute to private aggregators like Uber and Ola, according to transport minister Ramalinga Reddy, who made this statement on July 31 during a grievance meeting with members from the auto, taxi, and bus unions.
Like Ola and Uber, the Karnataka government intends to release its smartphone app to connect taxis and autorickshaws. The statement was made, according to a ToI article, by Transport Minister R Ramalinga Reddy after a series of talks with representatives from several transportation sectors, including automakers, taxicab companies, owners of contract and stage carriage vehicles, tour operators, and private bus companies.
The Karnataka government plans to launch its smartphone app to link cabs and autorickshaws, much like Ola and Uber. According to a ToI article, R Ramalinga Reddy, the transport minister, made the declaration following discussions with representatives from several transportation industries, including automakers, taxicab companies, owners of contract and stage carriage vehicles, tour operators, and private bus companies.
The reps expressed worry about current aggregators collecting exorbitant fees on trips, resulting in insufficient pay for drivers. They displayed a receipt showing that a journey cost Rs 800, but the driver only got Rs 400. The minister added that the need for an app that protects the interests of drivers and the public was brought on by the aggregators, who only provide a platform and do not invest in vehicles.
I don’t see any issues with the government releasing an app, said Minister Reddy. In a week, we’ll have a detailed strategy.
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The government has also been pushed to outlaw the bike taxi services provided by Rapido and Uber by taxi and auto unions.
An app named Namma Yatri was introduced by Bengaluru’s Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union (ARDU) last year, and it immediately gained popularity among the city’s auto commuters. To compete with applications like Ola, Uber, and Rapido, the app was released.
The ‘Kerala Savari app was created by the Kerala government in 2022 as a rival to Ola and Uber, but it was unsuccessful.
