K Radhakrishna Holla, president of Karnataka State Travel Operators Association, said the Centre’s intent to support micro-entrepreneurs and small vehicle owners is welcome, but the eventual outcome hinges on how the market adopts the app. “We must wait and see how the model evolves,” he said.
Tanveer Pasha, president of the Ola and Uber Drivers’ Association, said the cooperative nature of the platform must be evaluated closely once launched. “If it becomes just another commercial app with high charges, then what is the cooperative structure? Who runs it?” he said. Pasha also warned against allowing private entities to take over backend functions, alleging that earlier welfare assurances from them ‘never materialised’.
Manjunath, president of Adarsha Auto Union, said the model resembles large cooperatives, where profits are partly returned to members. He said a transparent, meter-based system with minimal service charges and annual refunds could help drivers earn with dignity and fair fares for consumers while giving reliable mobility data.
