Karnataka govt directs seizure of aggregator autos still on road

Karnataka Transport Minister B Sriramulu Saturday said he has directed officials to impound autorickshaws that are still being operated by ride-hailing companies despite a ban by the state government.

He said notices have been issued to aggregators such as Ola and Uber for “violations” and that he would decide the next course of action in a couple of days.

The Karnataka government has directed the ride hailing companies to stop their “illegal” autorickshaw services in the city, citing violation of norms. The action came after many passengers complained of overcharging by the autorickshaws operating under apps like Ola and Uber.