Following complaints from the public that aggregators are charging a minimum of ₹100 for auto rides, the Transport Department has issued notices to Ola, Uber, and Rapido.
Transport Commissioner T.H.M Kumar told The Hindu that notices were served on Thursday seeking an explanation. “The aggregators have violated rules by charging exorbitant fares. Following complaints, notices have been issued and further action will be initiated. At present, the issue of the aggregators’ rules is pending before the High Court. These aggregators are taking advantage of the situation and fleecing passengers. Here the drivers are not at fault. Notices have been issued against aggregators as they are charging fare in violation of rules,” said the Commissioner.
Last year, the authorities fixed ₹30 as basic fare (for the first two kilometres) and ₹15 for subsequent kilometres. Off late, the aggregators flouted the rules by fixing their own fares.
