Ola, Uber, Rapido ordered to stop auto services in Karnataka from October 12

The state transport authority has said that app-based aggregators Ola, Uber and Rapido will not be allowed to provide autorickshaw hailing services from Wednesday, days after the companies came into the spotlight over exorbitant fares.

Transport Commissioner T H M Kumar said he held a meeting with the three companies on Tuesday who have agreed to stop aggregating autorickshaws starting from Wednesday. “Failing to keep the word will attract a penalty of Rs 5,000 per vehicle. No action will be taken against the autorickshaws. Only the companies found to be aggregating them will have to pay penalties,” he said.