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21 ARTICLES
In India, everything is logistics
Large, valuable businesses are being built in the country, many of whom are delivering food, grocery, goods, services and even people. At their core, these two-sided marketplaces are solving for efficient logistics.
21 Jun 2025
BluSmart’s messy endgame helps no one but Anmol Singh Jaggi
With his back to the wall, the founder is exploring options that could benefit him much more than others. Even at the expense of the customers, investors, vendors and employees.
20 Apr 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
Why Uber’s push for white-plate cabs could hurt taxi drivers
The ride-hailing giant began allowing private vehicles to operate as taxis in Assam and sees this as a template it wants to expand to the whole country.
06 Mar 2025
Rapido continues to defy all odds
Despite facing challenges around its business model, the ride-hailing platform has outpaced larger rivals, carved out a niche for itself, particularly in smaller cities, and joined the unicorn club.
29 Aug 2024
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
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
Finally, a safety net for gig workers
Rajasthan’s new legislation is the first step towards the formalization of the gig economy.
28 Jul 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