Maharashtra government clamps down app-based cabs in Mumbai over surge pricing
Maharashtra government clamps down app-based cabs in Mumbai over surge pricing
In a new development the Maharashtra government has clamped-down on app-based cabs in Mumbai over surge pricing. It has taken action against app-based cab operators for fare violations in Mumbai
Reportedly, Cab fares often shoot up when it rains. And the scenario wasn’t any different amidst these recent rain that submerged Mumbai.
And this time around, it drew strict action from authorities to make cab companies refrain from using a natural calamity to dive deep into the pockets of the passengers.
Action was taken against at least 147 app-based cab operators, of which 36 were found to have charged passengers excessive fares.
Heavy rain over the weekend and earlier this week had left parts of Mumbai submerged, crippling traffic and public transport systems across the city as well as the neighbouring districts. Tracks were flooded, forcing delays and suspensions of local trains, known to be the lifeline of the city.
Several complaints emerged against
app-based cab companies for using the transport crisis to hike their fares. In some instances, a fare that would normally be Rs 200 shot up manifold to Rs 600-800.
In view of the complaints, Sarnaik ordered the Motor Transport Department to act against such cab services. He discussed the matter with Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and suggested that cyber cell should also act against app-based taxi services found charging illegal fares.
News Edit KV Raman
