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NDTV
a day ago
- Business
- NDTV
"Rs 700 For Commute?": Employees Slam Bengaluru Bike Taxi Ban, Express Anger
Days after the Karnataka High Court upheld the state government's ban on bike taxi services, the citizens continue to protest against the decision. The ban officially kicked into effect from June 16, leaving thousands of daily commuters without an affordable alternative to beat the gruesome Bengaluru traffic. On social media, the backlash against the decision is palpable, with users venting their anger while others sharing how they were being forced to cough up money beyond their means. "At Rs 700/day for 2 way commute by Auto, that's almost India's per capita income.. Wasn't the zero commission model supposed to reduce prices? How did we end up with surged prices?" wrote one user. At ₹700/day for 2 way commute by Auto, that's almost India's per capita income.. Wasn't zero commission model supposed to reduce prices? How did we end up with surged prices? @Olacabs @Uber_India @nammayatri @rapidobikeapp @ONDC_Official @peakbengaluru #BikeTaxiBan — K V Krishna (@krishnakv_) June 21, 2025 "Bengaluru traffic worsens after bike taxi ban, auto fares are rising since they don't have a competitor now, charging whatever pops onto their minds," added another. Bengaluru traffic worsens after bike taxi ban , auto fares are rising since they don't have a competitor now, charging whatever pops onto their minds, govt should act by seeing consequences rather than making their voters happy!! #BikeTaxiBan #Bengaluru #rapidoban #Rapido #bike — kaytee (@subtletrooth) June 19, 2025 A third commented: "Not even 8am, and #Bengaluru is choked already. Thanks to the #biketaxi ban, had to take an auto. Give me walkable shortest paths to the bus stops, and bike lanes, please. This is no way to create cities." Not even 8am, and #Bengaluru is choked already. Thanks to the #biketaxi ban, had to take an auto. Give me walkable shortest paths to the bus stops, and bike lanes, please. This is no way to create cities. — Sameer Shisodia (@zenx) June 16, 2025 Also Read | "Woman Is Like A Flower": Iran Supreme Leader's Old Posts Are Viral Cheeky workaround? In the aftermath of the ban, some social media users spotted Rapido replacing the banned 'bike taxi' service with a 'bike parcel' service. By booking themselves as a 'parcel' for intra-city couriers, the commuters could traverse the Bengaluru traffic to reach their destination. "The bike taxi ban starts today in the Product Owner at Rapido Bike app has already bypassed the law... can't book a ride? No worries - just parcel yourself to work... Call it: 'PaaS - Passenger as a Service'," an X user called Dhanvi said, with a screenshot of a 'bike parcel' booking. The bike taxi ban starts today in Karnataka. ⁰But the Product Owner at @rapidobikeapp has already bypassed the law 💀 Can't book a ride? ⁰No worries - just parcel yourself to work 📦🛵 Call it: "PaaS - Passenger as a Service" #Bangalore #BikeTaxiBan #GrowthHack #Rapido … — Dhanvi (@Tummala_Dhanvi) June 16, 2025 Notably, the Karnataka HC division bench in its judgment said it would have considered granting a stay on the order if the state had indicated progress in drafting the rules. However, the government stated that it had taken a policy decision not to frame such regulations, leading the court to deny relief to the aggregators. The bench issued notices to the state government and other respondents, setting the next hearing for June 24.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CCPA probes Ola, Rapido, other ride-hailing apps on advance tipping
Consumer protection watchdog CCPA is investigating ride-hailing platforms like Ola Cabs and Rapido to ascertain if they are indulging in the unfair trade practice of ' advance tipping '. On Wednesday, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued a notice to Uber for allegedly "forcing or nudging" users to pay advance tips for faster service. "CCPA is investigating other apps like @Olacabs and @rapidobikeapp, they will also be served notice if they are found indulging in such practices," Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said in a post on X on Thursday. Joshi, on Wednesday, said the practice of 'Advance Tip' was deeply concerning. "Forcing or nudging users to pay a tip in advance for faster service is unethical and exploitative. Such actions fall under unfair trade practices," the minister had said, adding that tipping is meant as a token of appreciation, given after service completion, not as an entitlement beforehand.
Business Upturn
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
CCPA to investigate Ola and Rapido over alleged unfair practices, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
By News Desk Published on May 22, 2025, 18:11 IST Last updated May 22, 2025, 18:11 IST Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is now investigating other ride-hailing apps such as Ola and Rapido for allegedly indulging in unfair trade practices. The statement came in response to a user complaint that companies other than Uber were also involved in overcharging customers. 'CCPA is investigating other apps like @Olacabs and @rapidobikeapp, they will also be served notice if they are found indulging in such practices,' Joshi wrote on X (formerly Twitter). The post was in reply to a user, Yasir Mushtaq, who thanked the minister for acting on Uber but pointed out that 'this is not limited to Uber only, Rapido and Ola are doing the same.' Mushtaq shared screenshots and urged the minister to look into the matter further. CCPA is investigating other apps like @Olacabs and @rapidobikeapp, they will also be served notice if they are found indulging in such practices. — Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) May 22, 2025 This comes days after CCPA issued a notice to Uber India based on allegations of fare manipulation and service fee discrepancies. If Ola and Rapido are found violating consumer rights, they too could face similar regulatory scrutiny. The move reflects growing government focus on consumer rights and transparency in app-based services, especially in the mobility sector. News desk at
