Govt Studying if E-Hailing Fares Need Regulation, Says Transport Ministry

Govt studying if e-hailing fares need regulation, says Transport Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: A study to determine if e-hailing fares should be regulated will be completed in five months, says Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. Read full story

Ola, Uber, Rapido Asked to Justify Fare System as Drivers Protest Over High Rates, Strike Paused - PUNE PULSE

Pune, July 24, 2025: The Maharashtra transport commissioner’s office has asked leading app-based ride-hailing platforms—Ola, Uber, and Rapido—to submit written clarification on how they calculate fares for their services, amid growing unrest among gig workers. The directive comes as the Indian Gig Workers' Front announced a temporary pause on its planned statewide strike, which was scheduled

Goa govt seeks to regulate app-based taxis, empower local operators

Panaji: The Goa government has formulated a set of draft guidelines, proposing a framework to introduce and regulate app-based taxi services while ensuring benefits of the sector remain with local taxi operators, a minister said. The draft guidelines aim to modernise the state's taxi ecosystem through digital platforms, while safeguarding the interests of "Niz-Goenkars" (native Goans) involved in the trade, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho info…

Goa govt halts new Rent-a-Cab licenses over rising accidents, congestion concerns

Panaji: The Goa government has temporarily suspended the issuance of new Rent-a-Cab licenses from February, 2025 in light of growing safety and traffic concerns arising from the unchecked proliferation of self-driven rental vehicles in the state, State Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday (July 23). In a written reply, Godinho said the decision was… Source