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Transport department has announced a uniform fare structure for all cabs, including those operated by Ola and Uber, by categorising vehicles into three classes based on the cost of the vehicle.
The state government had last revised the fares in 2021 when non-AC taxis cost Rs 75 for the first 4km and thereafter Rs 18 per km. Under the previous revision, AC taxis charged Rs 100 for the first 4 km and Rs 24/km thereafter.
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Ola is scaling up e-bike taxi operations in Bengaluru even as it waits for a licence from the Karnataka transport department.
The Government of Karnataka plans to launch its own ride-hailing app, similar to those offered by Ola and Uber. The new app is expected to be rolled out within 6 months.