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Karnataka govt bans Ola, Uber, Rapido auto services

Cab-aggregator apps like Ola, Uber and Rapido have been ordered to stop auto services in Karnataka

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App-based cab and bike aggregators including Ola, Uber, and Rapido have been declared "illegal" by Karnataka state government.

The state government has given three days to the companies to file their reply and a compliance report.

Several commuters had complained to the state government that the companies charge a minimum of Rs 100 as fare even when the distance is below 2 km.

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According to the norms, the auto drivers are eligible to charge a fixed Rs 30 for the first 2 km and Rs 15 per km thereafter.

The aggregators are providing autorickshaw services in violation of government regulations.

Karnataka govt says...

The local auto drivers in Bengaluru were also planning to counter the app-based aggregators by launching their own mobile applications. The "Namma Yatri" app is expected to be launched on November 1.

In  a meantime....

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