Archive · 12 Sep 2025
Telangana High Court Orders Action on Taxi Fare Regulation
Imagine taxi companies are charging too much money, and the government isn't making them follow rules.
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) complained about this to the Telangana High Court.
They said the government should make taxi fares the same for everyone and make sure taxis have meters that are easy to see and use correctly.
The court agreed there was a problem, so it told the government to explain what they're doing.
The Union says taxi companies charge extra fees without rules, leaving people with unfair charges.
The court is looking into this and wants to hear from the government to solve the issue.
The Telangana High Court issued notices to address taxi fare regulation concerns.
The petition was filed by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU).
The petitioners claim the state hasn't fulfilled duties under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The petition alleges taxi aggregators are exploiting the public with excessive fares.
The court has directed the state to file a response within four weeks.
- Who
- Telangana High Court and Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU)
- What
- Ordered the state government to respond to a petition regarding taxi fare regulations.
- When
- Thursday, with a response due in four weeks. Next hearing October 16.
- Where
- Telangana, India.
- Why
- To address complaints about taxi fare practices and regulatory failures.
- Court
- Telangana High Court
- Petition Filed By
- Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU)
- Legal Issues
- Failure to set uniform taxi fares and ensure meter compliance
- Allegations
- Taxi aggregators exploiting public with excessive fares
- Government Response Due
- Within four weeks
- Next Court Date
- October 16