Taxi

Mumbai prefers public transport; Delhi offers best roads and parking most easy in Jammu, says report

As per the Ease of Mobility Index 2018, prepared by cab aggregator Ola, while Delhi offers the best surface quality to ride on, you will always find a public transit option near you in Patna as bus stops are at less than 8 minutes of walk.

Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing suspends carpooling service after two drivers accused of rape and murder

Didi will suspend its hitch online services nationwide and re-evaluate its business model and service logic, a statement said.

Kumaraswamy directs Karnataka transport department to address drivers' allegations againsts Ola, Uber about 'profiteering'

Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy has asked the state transport department to look into drivers' allegations against app- based cab services being unfair to their employees in therms of pay.

Goa taxi strike ends after delegation meets Manohar Parrikar, gets more time to install speed governors

Three days after they went on a strike to protest against a rule to compulsorily install speed governors, tourist taxi operators in Goa today withdrew the protest on an assurance from the state government.

Delhi Transport dept recommends digital monitors with GPS to help passengers check route, ensure safety

To further enhance the safety of passengers, especially women, digital monitors will be installed in cabs to keep a track of the route taken by the driver, a Delhi Transport department official said

Uber banned in Israel as its drivers lack proper licenses and insurance

An Israeli court on 27 November banned the international ride-sharing service Uber from operating in Israel.

Ride hailing company Grab secures $700 million in funding; plans to expand its car rental programme

Grab said it would make more cars available for rent, and provide more favourable terms and services for drivers.

Saudi Arabia's next revolution: Women taxi drivers

Saudi women raring to drive once a government ban ends next June signed up for another revolution — to be the kingdom's first women taxi drivers.

Ola raises $1.1 billion from investors lead by Tencent and SoftBank; seeks to raise another $1 billion

Ride-hailing service Ola will use the funds to increase its numbers of drivers and expand its presence to more cities, it said in a statement on Wednesday.

Top boss of Uber in Britain to quit the company midst of the licence lawsuit in London

Uber’s Northern European Manager Jo Bertram will leave the firm in the next few weeks, according to an email sent to staff seen by Reuters.