Industry body says GST reducing drivers' net earnings; to approach FinMin to re-look at tax structure

Industry body says GST reducing drivers’ net earnings; to approach FinMin to re-look at tax structure

Applying GST on every ride booked through online platforms is reducing the take-home income of driver partners, and there is a need to re-look at its applicability to cab booking services, the internet platforms’ industry body IAMAI said in a recent letter to the government. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), which represents online…

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App-based taxi, autorickshaw drivers on day-long nationwide strike

App-based taxi, autorickshaw drivers on day-long nationwide strike

Mumbai: Drivers of app-based taxis and autorickshaws went on a day-long nationwide strike on Saturday after a union called for a protest to press various demands, including action against illegal bike taxi services and redressal of grievances over panic button installations. Speaking to PTI, Dr Keshav Kshirsagar, head of Maharashtra Kamgar Sabha, said the strike…

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Ola, Uber and Rapido drivers announce nationwide strike, know their main demands

Ola, Uber and Rapido drivers announce nationwide strike, know their main demands

New Delhi. Drivers of app-based cab services Ola, Uber and Rapido have announced a nationwide strike on 7 February 2026. This strike has been named All India Breakdown. The drivers union has demanded immediate action from the government, as they say that the companies are continuously making profits, while the drivers are being exploited. reason…

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Bharat Taxi starts operations, drawing over 50,000 drivers from Gujarat

Bharat Taxi starts operations, drawing over 50,000 drivers from Gujarat

Gandhinagar, Feb 6 (IANS) India’s cooperative sector has marked a significant expansion with the rollout of “Bharat Taxi”, the country’s first taxi service operating on a cooperative ownership model, which has already seen more than 50,000 drivers from Gujarat enrol, officials said on Friday. Read More The service has begun operations in Ahmedabad and Rajkot,…

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