Govt Bans Advance Tipping on Ride-Hailing Apps
India's road transport ministry has banned advance tipping on apps like Uber and Ola. Discover how this move aims to protect consumers and what it means for your next ride.
India's road transport ministry has banned advance tipping on apps like Uber and Ola. Discover how this move aims to protect consumers and what it means for your next ride.
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Ministry of Road Transport notifies key amendments to Motor Vehicles Aggregators Guidelines 2025. Passengers can now tip drivers after rides and opt for same-gender drivers. Read details.
A Mumbai sessions court fined an app-based cab driver Rs 2,000 for insulting passengers after a 2018 argument over luggage and AC. The court set aside a harsher jail term. Read the full details.
Pune cab riders face demands for extra payment to switch on air-conditioners during winter. Multiple incidents reported with Uber and Rapido. Read about the commuter ordeal and official response.
A Rapido cab driver in Gurgaon was arrested for misbehaviour and abandoning a woman on a deserted road. The incident occurred on Dec 15, leading to an FIR under new laws.
A 35-year-old Indian-origin cab driver in California faces rape charges for allegedly assaulting an unconscious passenger. He pleaded not guilty. Full details inside.
Pune RTO claims Uber, Ola, Rapido updated fares to approved rates. Yet, passengers report overcharging as drivers use unauthorized website. Companies silent. Details inside.
Popular streamer Asmongold defends Evelyn Ortiz after waitress tip-shaming video goes viral. He calls US tipping culture a 'psyop' and a legacy of slavery. Read the full story.
The daily ordeal of booking a cab in India involves cancellations, interrogations, and lost dignity. Discover the real struggle behind the 'confirmed' booking notification and why it feels like a full-time job.
Simranjit Singh Sekhon, an Indian-origin man, found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman who passed out in his cab in California. Details of the shocking crime and the 8-year prison sentence.
A cab driver in Rewari was shot by two educated carjackers, who later called to inquire about his health, leading to their arrest. Read the full bizarre story here.
Hundreds of taxi drivers protested near Sadahalli toll plaza, demanding a rollback of Kempegowda International Airport's new parking rules they claim are ruining their livelihood. Read the full story.
Delhi Police suspends a head constable after a video showing a physical altercation with a cab driver near New Delhi Railway Station goes viral. An ACP-rank inquiry is ordered.
A Delhi Traffic Police head constable has been suspended after a video of him fighting with a cab driver near New Delhi Railway Station went viral. Full details of the incident and investigation inside.
Bengaluru's Kempegowda Airport enforces new kerbside pickup rules, forcing passengers on an 800-metre walk to private cabs. Travellers report exhaustion, confusion, and anger. Details inside.
Cab drivers in Bengaluru blocked a key toll plaza protesting new airport pick-up rules requiring a Rs 150 fee. The protest caused major traffic disruptions. Read the full story.
Kempegowda International Airport's new traffic rules force passengers on a long walk with luggage. Read about the chaos and complaints from travellers and cab drivers.
Tamil Nadu's new money lending rules remove collateral for loans under ₹4 lakh and up to ₹10 lakh for SHGs, aiming to empower low-income groups and women entrepreneurs. Discover how this policy change fosters financial inclusion.
Former AirAsia India CFO Gopalan cites revised pilot rest rules and a 'nonchalant attitude' as key reasons behind IndiGo's operational crisis. Get the full analysis here.
Massive IndiGo flight cancellations in Indore cause a cab shortage, forcing rental operators to hike fares by Rs 3-4 per km. Stranded passengers face long road journeys. Read the full story.
Delhi Police arrest four men for stabbing a cab driver to death after he refused a joyride to India Gate. The brutal attack followed a birthday celebration. Read the full investigation details.
Discover how India's first driver-owned cooperative cab service, 'Gulaba', is challenging Uber and Ola with fair pricing and zero commission. Learn about its unique model and future plans.
A 27-year-old taxi driver in Delhi was stabbed to death by four individuals, three of them minors, after he refused to take them on a joyride. Police used CCTV to arrest the accused. Read the full details.
A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stealing a cab driver's car in outer Delhi's Bawana. The incident occurred near a petrol pump. Police have recovered the vehicle.
Bengaluru cab drivers plan protest against Kempegowda Airport's new overstaying fee. From Dec 8, only 8 mins free. They demand 15 mins for pickups. Details inside.
Ghaziabad police arrest two men for murdering a cab driver to steal his car for a planned kidnapping of an 11-year-old in Noida. Read the shocking details of the crime.
Ola Consumer launches non-AC rides pan-India, offering a cheaper alternative to air-conditioned cabs. The new category aims to boost affordability and accessibility for daily commuters.
India's DoT mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp & Telegram within 90 days to curb fraud. Users must have active SIM in device. Learn the new rules.
Indian Railways makes OTP verification compulsory for Tatkal ticket bookings starting December 1, 2024. This new rule aims to curb malpractice and ensure fair access. Read details.