Karnataka Transport Minister B Sriramulu Saturday mentioned he has directed officers to impound autorickshaws which can be nonetheless being operated by ride-hailing corporations regardless of a ban by the state authorities.
He mentioned notices have been issued to aggregators equivalent to Ola and Uber for “violations” and that he would determine the subsequent plan of action in a few days.
The Karnataka authorities has directed the trip hailing corporations to cease their “unlawful” autorickshaw companies within the metropolis, citing violation of norms. The motion got here after many passengers complained of overcharging by the autorickshaws working beneath apps like Ola and Uber.
“Ola and Uber are supposed to assist commuters with out inflicting them hassle, however we’re getting complaints yearly… additionally there are specific technical points concerned, so discover has been issued to them,” Sriramulu instructed reporters in response to a query.
Noting that sure situations have been laid down, equivalent to price fixation amongst others, whereas granting licences, he mentioned: “Notices have been issued as a result of there are violations, and on getting a clarification from them, I’ll take a choice inside a day or two.”
When instructed that autos have been working regardless of discover, the minister mentioned: “I’ve ordered officers to grab Ola and Uber autos working regardless of instructions.”
Tanveer Pasha, President of Ola-Uber Drivers and House owners’ Affiliation mentioned the aggregator license was solely meant for motor-cabs and never autorickshaws. He alleged that the cab aggregators had been charging extra fare. Pasha additionally alleged {that a} grievance was lodged a 12 months in the past, however no motion was taken.
With PTI inputs