This is BluSmart s first move away from having no differential fares, which it has marketed as a unique selling proposition against larger competitors Uber and Ola.
Mumbaikars preferred form of transportation was the recognisable kaali peeli taxi, even before Uber and Ola existed. The people who lived there had many happy memories connected to these black-and-yellow taxis, and they had a particular place in their hearts. But as of right now, these cherished taxis have left Mumbai s streets behind, bringing an end to a chapter in history.
Zomato, in 2018, had launched a feature allowing users to tip delivery partners. Several other platforms, including its Bengaluru-based rival Swiggy, and ride hailing companies Uber and Ola, also allow their customers to tip the gig workers operating on their platforms.