Delhi to cap tariffs for Uber and Ola
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In Delhi, the government is going to introduce a new policy for Ola and Uber, after which there would be a cap on fares that the customers are charged.
The new policy is, as of now, under consideration by the Aam Aadmi Party government.
"The draft is ready. Soon, it will be put up for public consultation," said Transport Minister Satyendar Jain.
While asked to explain how the tariff and method of charging will be regulated, Jain said, "We have said meters should be there. Tariff will be what the government fixes, though it will be dynamic. They (aggregators) won't be able to impose surge pricing."
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The reason behind such policies is the huge amount of losses that black-and-yellow taxis and auto-rickshaws are suffering ever since Uber and Ola have started operations in the country.
Also read: Maharashta might limit Ola and Uber operations in Mumbai
"They play a game with you - sometimes charging you more and at other times less. We are fixing maximum (tariff) now and they won't be able to charge beyond that. (This maximum) tariff will depend upon the vehicle (which will be used)," Jain added.
He said that the policy will be made keeping in mind the benefit of all stakeholders, while keeping up with the central government’s directions that allowed states to cap maximum fares for these aggregators.
As reported a few days back, the central government has authorised the state governments to decide whether mobile app-based taxi aggregators would be charging fares based on digital meters or GPS in the capital.
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