Late last week, India’s road transport and highways ministry issued guidelines to help states and union territories better regulate app-based cab aggregators such as Ola and Uber.
They cover issues ranging from capping commissions and surge prices to mandating a ceiling on the time drivers spend at the wheel. The full list of guidelines can be found here.
Of course, given that transport is a state subject, i.e., one over which only state governments can legislate, the onus of implementing any or all of these guidelines will remain with the states. That said, states have been proactive in regulating …
Nikhil used to a writer at The Morning Context. He is a graduate of the Asian College of Journalism, and has worked with several publications including the Deccan Herald, The Hindu and The Indian Express. He has reported on a wide range of topics, from technology to automotives to books.
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