States to decide if Ola and Uber should use digital meters or GPS to calculate fare
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An official from the
"Since transport is a concurrent subject, we have left it to the states to decide. The ministry is in favour of all solutions that facilitate commuters," the official said, adding that they have received several suggestions on transport reforms, one of them being making digital meters mandatory, since GPS readings vary, depending on mobile data availability and strength.
Also read: Centre asks states to cap the maximum fares Ola and Uber can charge
It’s because of the rising business of Uber and Ola that black-and-yellow taxis and auto-rickshaws are left with no business, which has forced them to knock the government doors for justice.
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In Karnataka, it has been made mandatory for cabs to operate with digital meters that can print receipts.
In New Delhi, even though all cabs come with digital meters installed since it’s necessary for registration, they use GPS to calculate fares, which the ministry thinks is violation of the law.
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