The Karnataka authorities on Thursday transferred transport commissioner THM Kumar, who made headlines not too long ago banned app-based cab aggregators from providing auto-rickshaw rides. The ban was later revoked.
The state authorities’s Division of Administrative Reforms appointed posted N Siddaramappa, the managing director of the Karnataka State Electronics Improvement Company Restricted (KEONICS), with quick impact.
THM Kumar took cost as transport commissioner in June.
In October, the state’s Transport Division had issued an order asking app-based cab aggregators to cease providing auto-rickshaw rides after complaints from passengers.
Each Ola and Uber later challenged the order and the Karnataka Excessive Court docket subsequently allowed them to proceed – albeit with a ten per cent mark-up on the federal government’s worth cap.
In November final 12 months, the Karnataka authorities raised the meter fares of auto drivers within the state. The worth is elevated to Rs. 30 from Rs. 25 for the primary two kilometers and base worth per each kilometer is elevated to Rs. 15 from Rs. 13.