Ola-uber drivers in Hyderabad will keep AC closed from today: Opposition to the fare policy of companies; Boycott of airport rides is also going on

App-based cab drivers from Hyderabad have announced the closure of the cab during the journey from today. This is being done in protest against the policy of fixing the fare of companies like Ola, Uber and Rapido. Cab drivers are already boycotting airport rides.

Cab Driver Union President Sheikh Salahuddin said that there is a difference of about Rs 300 to 400 in the fare of taxi service providers and prepaid taxis. Earnings are reduced further due to long wait for a return ride from the airport (usually 3-4 hours) and 30% commission of companies.

The union has done a similar ‘no AC campaign’ in April 2024. The drivers then argued that it costs Rs 16-18 per kilometer when AC is operational. At the same time, drivers earns 10-12 rupees per kilometer when AC is closed.

The city’s cab drivers are already boycotting airport rides.

Case of discrimination in online taxi booking has reached Parliament Earlier, the matter of collecting separate fare from iPhone and Android users on cab companies like Ola and Uber has reached Parliament. The central government told Parliament on March 12 that the matter has been taken seriously and investigation has been started.

In a survey conducted in January, different prices were seen on both operating systems for the same ride. Experts are calling it a case of ‘dark pattern’. This may include non-perfect changes, forced recovery and hidden fees in prices. Doing this is illegal under the consumer law.

Companies are alleged to have been charging more fare than iPhone users, while Android users are getting the same ride cheaper.

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