Ola, Uber fees may be capped at 10 per cent of total fare

[Sachin200]

BENGALURU: The central government plans to cap the commission earned on rides by firms such as Uber and Ola to a maximum of 10% of the total fare in its upcoming rules for taxi aggregators, people privy to the matter said.

This is the first time the government is looking to regulate the commission collected by such firms, which currently stands at about 20%.Further, state governments, if they choose to, could also levy a charge on the aggregators’ earnings, according to the guidelines shared with state officials that ET has reviewed.

“We are planning to release the draft (aggregator rules) for public feedback sometime next week,” an official said. “It will largely be in line with the guidelines that were shared, with a few small changes.”

Further, state governments, if they choose to, could also levy a charge on the aggregators’ earnings, according to the guidelines shared with state officials that ET has reviewed.

“We are planning to release the draft (aggregator rules) for public feedback sometime next week,” an official said. “It will largely be in line with the guidelines that were shared, with a few small changes.”

The final rules for cab aggregators, which will be notified under the Motor Vehicle Act, 2019 that came into force on September 1, is likely to be formalised before the end of the year.

The guiding document detailed the fee caps, apart from regulations on surge pricing, passenger and driver safety, penalties for drivers and aggregators, and licencing norms for aggregators.

Tackling the other big issue of drivers cancelling rides, the guidelines suggest a penalty in the range of 10-50% of the total fare not exceeding Rs 100. Further, states will be able to set a maximum number of cancellations a driver can make in a week, before being off-boarded by the aggregator for a period of two days. A similar penalty of 10-50% of the total fare not exceeding Rs 100 could be levied on passengers cancelling a ride for no reason.

On the safety front, the government could mandate an insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh for each rider, the guidelines said. Aggregators will also have to verify a driver either through facial recognition or biometrics once every three hours to ensure that the driver undertaking the trip is the same as the person enlisted with the aggregator.

“Ride-hailing is one of the best solutions for India. One cab replaces 10 personal cars on the road and 35% of personal car trips at any given point remain idle,” one of the senior officials said. “This is what causes congestion.”

He added that the rules were in line with promoting ride-hailing in the country, while also protecting driver and rider interests. The guidelines suggest that states should allow city taxi permit holders to also get attached to aggregator apps. Further, state governments should ensure that public parking spaces be allocated to cabs attached to ride-hailing companies. “Municipalities need to recognise that this (ride-hailing) is something good for the country. Unfortunately we have been facilitating only the sale of private vehicles through our policies,” added the official.

[kothavani]

Nice lekapthe now they are taking 25 percent cut based on peak time rates

[tacobell fan]

who is going to be there and decide the total fare? There’s nothing called fair play because these companies invested so much into technology they are not going to do it for less. 

[ChinnaBhasha]

Aithe ola uber kuda poinattena inka. loss in commission and extra tax from state 

Back to good old autowala system, full transactions unaccounted, common public getting looted. 

[ChinnaBhasha]

Inkentha tax chestaru ra lks. no point in contributing anything to India with taxes. 

 

[ChinnaBhasha]

14 minutes ago, kothavani said:

Nice lekapthe now they are taking 25 percent cut based on peak time rates

Whom do you think going to be burdened? 

do you think aggregators cut their profits and run charity in India?? 

janale gorrelu aitaru, don't feel happy. 

[kothavani]

6 minutes ago, ChinnaBhasha said:

Whom do you think going to be burdened? 

do you think aggregators cut their profits and run charity in India?? 

janale gorrelu aitaru, don't feel happy. 

Ok I am talking about the cut they take from the driver , on the total ride no body is telling to run on charity,  there should be some checks and balances 

[kothavani]

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7 Places Around the World Where Uber Is Banned

Toby OrtonJuly 18, 2018

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While Uber is certainly one of the world’s most successful tech firms, the unicorn company (a tech start-up valued at over $1 billion) is also undoubtedly controversial, having faced backlash from all corners of the globe throughout its short history. Yes, the rides are affordable and convenient, but after a honeymoon period, various governments, city councils, and even regular users have started questioning the company’s ethics, legality, and social cost. Due to issues around safety and driver registration, a lack of corporate responsibility, and bad press surrounding the behavior of its founder Travis Kalanick, the company has faced bans around the world. Here is a list of seven places where you’ll have to make do without the ease of Uber.

 

1. Denmark

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If you’re visiting Copenhagen and decide to take a taxi, prepare to watch the meter. After a 2016 ruling requiring all taxis to have fare meters and seat occupancy sensors, Uber decided to withdraw from the country. Later, around 1,200 former Uber drivers in Denmark were hit with fines after authorities discovered that tax avoidance was widespread. Fortunately, the city also has a huge cycling culture for a healthy alternative to cars.

2. Northern Territory, Australia

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Visit Australia and Uber will take care of you across most of the country, including in popular cities like Melbourne and Sydney. However, should you head to the Northern Territory, including places like Darwin and Alice Springs, Uber will not be picking you up. Uber pulled out of the Northern Territory after it introduced a license fee on all cars. The ride-share company said, “Driver regulations must be affordable and efficient — these don’t look to be.”

3. Hungary

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While an Uber may look like a taxi, feel like a taxi, and carry out the very task that confirms it’s a taxi, the company’s cars don’t adhere to the same rules that other taxi firms are bound by. So in July 2016, the Hungarian government banned the app, saying that “its drivers breach regulations other taxi firms must adhere to.”

4. Bulgaria

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The next time you’re in Bulgaria, Uber will not be the company providing you with an airport transfer. In 2015, the ride-sharing company was suspended throughout the country. The ban from Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court came after lots of criticism about Uber’s business practices, including allowing drivers to work without an official taxi license.

5. China

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While you might expect that Uber was banned by the Chinese government (given that it blocks other U.S. tech firms like Google), it was actually a matter of economics that put a stop to the ride-sharing company in the largest Asian market. After losing a reported $1 billion a year in China, Uber pulled out of the country on its own accord. Its main rival DiDi Chuxing took over the market.

6. Partially Banned: France, Italy, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands

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While you can get an UberTaxi in Munich and Berlin (not to be confused with a standard UberX), the rest of Germany has no Uber services, having made a ruling that requires all Uber drivers to purchase official commercial licenses to operate in the country. In Italy, France, Finland and the Netherlands, Uber’s UberPop service has been banned due to safety concerns among other potential problems. UberPop is the company’s non-professional service, which allows regular drivers to pick up fares from paying customers.

7. Potentially Banned: London

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In May 2016, Uber (and Lyft) both exited Austin, Texas, following a vote on the necessity of drivers recording fingerprint scans to enable them to work in the city. After the law passed, Uber decided not to comply with the ruling and promptly ceased its operations. However, the two companies have since returned to the city.

This story of temporary absence may apply to London in the near future. Although Uber is still operating in London as it appeals a 2017 ruling against it, the company has been effectively banned from the city. London’s problem with Uber stems from its approach to reporting criminal offenses and carrying out background checks on its drivers, among other issues. There is a big chance that the ban will be overturned, and Uber will remain, but London is the biggest city market to hold it to account and influence its corporate and social policies.

[Sachin200]

2 hours ago, ChinnaBhasha said:

Aithe ola uber kuda poinattena inka. loss in commission and extra tax from state 

Back to good old autowala system, full transactions unaccounted, common public getting looted. 

State tax extra antunadu let's see how much , but valla istam vachinattu prices pedatam peak times lo ante not good kadhaa 

[pottipotato]

lol. who came up with this bullshit idea?

[pottipotato]

2 hours ago, ChinnaBhasha said:

Whom do you think going to be burdened? 

do you think aggregators cut their profits and run charity in India?? 

janale gorrelu aitaru, don't feel happy. 

bus lani taggisthaaranta.. undey bus routes ni privatize chestaranta..

but private cab service lo maatram velu pedtharanta.. endukantey aa business vaallu veellaki maamulu ivvatledhemo. 

big time jokers laaga unnaru.

simple thing to decrease transport cost is to increase investment in public transportation. adhi maatram oddu.. 

hahaa...

[Hydrockers]

Already 5  % GST undi kada

Half cgst half sgst

Inka state tax endi malli

 

[pottipotato]

4 minutes ago, Hydrockers said:

Already 5  % GST undi kada

Half cgst half sgst

Inka state tax endi malli

 

half baked report, based on half baked govt sources lyt teesko.

edho raayala ani raasthunnaru, ee db lo posts laaga.