Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejiriwal warned Taxi Apps Ola and Uber against over pricing. And now due to this warning, 18 cabs were impounded for overcharging. Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai said, "The cabs were impounded for charging more than the prescribed limit.
The taxis tried to take advantage of the 'Odd-Even' scheme. In this scheme, Private cars are banned on alternate days except on Sundays, when all cars are allowed. Government is under pressure to ensure Public transport for commuters in the 15 days that the odd-even rule is in place.
In an immediate statement, Uber said, "Airlines and hotels are more expensive during busy times. Uber is also the same. And due to the threat of Delhi Government to cancel permit and impound vehicles, We are temporarily suspending surge in Delhi with immediate effect." A senor official said, "We are hurt by having to pull out of surge pricing.
This will impact livelihoods of several CNG car drivers." The Government announced taxi fares as follow, Rs. 12.50 per km for Economy Radio Taxis; and Rs.14 per km and Rs.16 per km for non-AC & AC black-and-yellow cabs.In case Old and Uber taxis, the fare is Rs.23 Per Km. Additional night charges (25% of the fare) are applicable during 11 PM to 5 AM.
