Ride-sharing companies Ola and Uber are due to suspend services in Bengaluru from Friday, as the government has decided they are operating illegally. Following a meeting with the transport commissioner, Ola and Uber have agreed to halt UberPool or OlaShare, although it is possible the rules could be adapted to permit the ride-sharing services. The move comes after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that he would not allow any service which was illegal under existing laws. If they submit a request seeking permission to ply, we will recommend that ride-sharing be allowed. " Cabs are not permitted to pick up passengers from multiple places and drop at multiple locations.
Ride-sharing companies Ola and Uber are due to suspend services in Bengaluru from Friday, as the government has decided they are operating illegally. Following a meeting with the transport commissioner, Ola and Uber have agreed to halt UberPool or OlaShare, although it is possible the rules could be adapted to permit the ride-sharing services. Transport commissioner M K Aiyappa said: "Ride-sharing is beneficial to the environment and reduces the number of cars on the road. If they submit a request seeking permission to ply, we will recommend that ride-sharing be allowed." Cabs are not permitted to pick up passengers from multiple places and drop at multiple locations.