Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:12am on 27 Mar 2025,Thursday India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced 'Sahkar Taxi,' a cooperative-based ride-hailing service aimed at benefiting drivers directly. The initiative aligns with PM Narendra Modi’s 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' vision and ensures drivers retain full earnings without intermediaries. The announcement follows allegations of discriminatory pricing by Ola and Uber, prompting government scrutiny. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is investigating pricing disparities based on users’ phone models. Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi called such practices "unfair" and vowed to examine pricing strategies in other sectors, including food delivery and ticketing platforms. (PC: India Today)
