5 hrs ago
Bengal Minister Orders Action on App Cab Concerns
Transport Minister Arjun Singh met app-based cab operators in Kolkata.
They said there were problems getting enough CNG fuel.
They also asked for changes to fares and better charging stations for electric vehicles.
Drivers’ complaints and compensation for vehicles used for official duties were discussed too.
Singh told officials to find enough CNG, including from other suppliers if necessary.
The government is still considering whether fares should be revised.
Some private vehicles are being used for paid rides through cab apps.
Their owners will have seven days to stop, after which officials said enforcement will begin.
Transport Minister Arjun Singh reviewed concerns raised by app-based cab operators in Kolkata.
CNG shortages prompted instructions to secure adequate supplies and contact alternative suppliers if needed.
Officials discussed fare revision, EV charging infrastructure and driver grievance mechanisms.
The government is examining operators’ long-pending demand for revised fares.
Owners of private vehicles used through aggregator apps will receive seven days to voluntarily stop, followed by enforcement.
- Who
- Bengal Transport Minister Arjun Singh, transport officials and app-based cab operators.
- What
- A meeting reviewed CNG shortages, fare revision, EV charging, driver grievances and private vehicles operating through aggregator apps.
- Where
- Kolkata.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Why
- To address concerns raised by app-based cab operators and regulate private or non-commercial vehicles offering rides through aggregator platforms.
Key facts
- Minister
- Arjun Singh, Bengal transport minister
- Meeting location
- Kolkata
- Main fuel concern
- A shortage of CNG supplies
- Fare issue
- The state government is examining operators’ long-pending demand for fare revision
- Private vehicles
- Owners and operators have seven days to voluntarily stop offering them for hire through aggregator platforms
- Enforcement
- Strict action is to follow against vehicles continuing such operations after the seven-day period
- Active app cabs
- Around 21,000 operate across Kolkata
Quotes
Arjun Singh
Bengal transport minister
“A seven-day period should be provided to the owners and operators of such vehicles to voluntarily opt out of offering those for hire through aggregator platforms”
telegraphindia.com
“Strict enforcement against vehicles continuing such operations after the stipulated period will follow”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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