ride-hailing
13 ARTICLES
Pakistan’s failed startup promise, competition force Careem’s exit
The most popular startup of the Middle Eastern region just exited its decade-old operation in the country, citing competition and macro challenges. Both these reasons need to be unpacked and understood separately.
02 Jul 2025
BluSmart’s desperation could be Uber or anyone else’s gain
In the face of a severe liquidity crunch and CXO exits, the electric ride-hailing company is exploring the option of trading its brand equity for survival.
27 Mar 2025
Anmol Jaggi’s private dalliance with BluSmart is bringing down Gensol
Marred by multiple challenges, BluSmart, once a star of the Gensol universe, has become a black hole.
12 Mar 2025
Uber seeks clarity on tax—and the future of ride-hailing in India
The likes of Rapido, Ola and Uber have recently been experimenting with a new business model, triggering existential questions and tax confusion.
11 Apr 2024
Karnataka continues with slapdash policies on taxi apps
The state transport department has set fixed per kilometre fares instead of a band. Prices should drop, but so would cab availability at peak hours and driver earnings.
07 Feb 2024
Ride-hailing startup InDrive’s swift but alarming growth in India
The Russian-origin cab app, while gaining traction in India for its bid-based fare model, faces questions about its customer support and safety measures.
16 Aug 2023
Uber isn’t worried about Ola anymore
The landscape of ride-hailing has changed drastically in recent years, with Ola on autopilot even as its American rival doubles down.
02 Aug 2023
BluSmart gears up for expansion
India’s only all-electric ride-hailing company has announced a fresh fundraise to expand fleet capacity; separately, news channels resist a government diktat on ‘national interest’.
05 May 2023
How Ola Fleet Technologies duped thousands of drivers
False promises, allegations of fraud and over Rs 1,000 crore in cumulative losses bring Ola’s car leasing business to a grinding halt.
10 Aug 2022
Ola's cab business is failing
Faced with chronic neglect, lack of focus, high attrition and supply-side constraints, Ola's cab business, once the darling of investors, has turned into a dodo.
18 May 2022