App based cab companies told to stop auto services within 3 days in Karnataka
The Karnataka transport department has issued a show cause notice to app-based cab companies to stop their auto services within 3 days. This came after commuters complained that they were charging Rs 100 as a fare even when the distance was less than 2 km.
App-based cab companies have been told to shut down their auto services within 3 days in Karnataka. (File photo)
Bengaluru,UPDATED: Oct 7, 2022 15:39 IST
In Short
- K'taka govt has told app-based cab companies to stop auto services within 3 days
- A show cause notice has also been issued by the transport department
- Commuters complained they were charging Rs 100 as fares for less than 2 km of travel
The Karnataka government has told App-based cab companies to discontinue their auto services in the state within three days.
App-based companies like Ola, Uber and Rapido have been told to shut down the ‘auto’ service sections on their apps. These have been declared “illegal” by the Karnataka govt.
A show-cause notice has also been issued to the apps by the transportation department regarding the same.
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The move by the Karnataka government comes after commuters complained to the state government that the app-based companies charged a minimum of Rs 100 for fares even when the distance was below 2 km.
As per govt norms, auto drivers should charge a fixed Rs 30 for the first 2 km and Rs 15 per km thereafter.
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