New traffic rules: Uber feels onus is on drivers; Ola issues advisory

Cab aggregators differ from bus and truck aggregators on the extent of responsibility they should shoulder as traffic rules get more stringent and fines heftier.

Uber feels the primary responsibility should be with the drivers. Ola too feels the same, but has issued an internal advisory to drivers asking them to follow the new rules. RailYatri, a bus aggregator, however, has installed speed-checking gadgets and tests its drivers for alcohol and speed.

It has also installed devices that alerts when drivers fall asleep at the wheel.

None of the cab aggregators track data on traffic violations (including overspeeding) and penalties imposed on vehicle or driver.