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No Entry For Ola, Uber In Goa: Pramod Sawant
- Goa CM Pramod Sawant has declared that cab aggregators like Ola and Uber won't be allowed in the state.
- This decision comes despite the draft guidelines for app-based taxi and bike operators seeking suggestions and objections in Goa.
- The guidelines include a regulatory framework detailing licensing fees, tariffs, and incentives.
- The assurance from Sawant followed pressure from coastal belt MLAs to keep Ola and Uber out.
- Aggregators must obtain a license to operate statewide, as per the mentioned guidelines.
- Valid contracts with drivers aligned with state jurisdictions are required as per the guidelines.
- Ola and Uber faced pricing issues this year over differential fares for Android and iOS users.
- The Central Consumer Protection Authority issued notices regarding pricing disparities.
- In February, Chennai auto drivers boycotted Ola and Uber due to high commissions, later prompting platforms to adopt zero-commission models.
- Amid this, the Centre introduced 'Sahkar Taxi' in March, offering drivers control over earnings without commission cuts.
- Karnataka HC ordered bike taxi providers like Ola and Uber to halt services, pending a comprehensive regulation policy.
- The HC recently declined to stay this order until the state releases said policy.
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