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Govt clears bike taxis, but Rapido, Uber must wait for state green light
The govt has issued a long-awaited legal framework allowing states to authorise private motorcycles for bike taxi services through aggregators like Rapido and Uber. While it’s not an automatic approval, it formalises a path for legalization that could reshape urban mobility—if states choose to act.
3 min read1 Jul 2025Mint Primer: People love them but do bike taxis have a future?
Karnataka's bike taxi ban sparks fears of wider state crackdowns, risking gig jobs and cheap commutes. Without a national policy, startups may struggle and the sector could shrink sharply.
2 min read20 Jun 2025‘Advance tipping’ on ride-hailing apps is merely a symptom of lax law enforcement
It is not that we don’t have laws to prevent price-gouging. It’s that they are simply not enforced, or enforced so weakly that there is flagrant disregard for them.
4 min read24 May 2025Mint Quick Edit | Uber’s pre-ride tips aren’t tips
India’s Central Consumer Protection Authority has Uber under scrutiny for nudging users to tip drivers before their rides. Consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi has made a valid point. Are these something else being masked as tips?
1 min read22 May 2025Uber faces govt notice over pre-ride tipping, flagged as unfair trade
The CCPA has issued a notice to Uber India regarding its 'advance tip' feature, labeling it as an unfair trade practice. Complaints from users about pressure to pre-tip prompted the investigation, with officials warning of potential penalties if Uber's response is inadequate.
2 min read21 May 2025Mint Explainer: Can Uber shake up the market Porter dominates?
Uber India is expanding its courier service to include large deliveries of up to 750 kg—an enterprise-focused segment dominated by logistics startup Porter. Can Uber make a space for itself in this vast but largely untapped?
3 min read14 May 2025Rapido eyes a bigger slice of the ride-hailing market with four-wheeler push
Industry experts say despite the presence of incumbents like Ola and Uber in the market, there's more than enough space for new players like Rapido.Rapido's success will hinge on three pillars: brand positioning, service quality, and safety.
6 min read11 May 2025Delhi HC rejects RCB plea against Uber ad, cites spirit of sportsmanship
The court rejected Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s plea for an interim injunction, ruling that the advertisement is in the context of a game of cricket and must be viewed in the spirit of sportsmanship.
2 min read5 May 2025Uber’s lifeline off the table for BluSmart as EV depreciation becomes key contention
Talks had started as part of BluSmart’s plan to revive operations of its cabs. BluSmart was supposed to act as a fleet partner for Uber.
3 min read5 May 2025BluSmart to exit cab-hailing service, pivot to rival Uber's fleet partner: Report
BluSmart will wind up its ride-hailing business once the transition is complete. The timeline for the process is being finalised. This comes as the EV cab-hailing service faces a high cash burn—in excess of ₹20 crore every month.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared