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The EV Era: 25% Indian Vehicles to Turn Electric by 2023
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The EV Era: 25% Indian Vehicles to Turn Electric by 2023

Electric vehicles have been getting a lot of hype in recent times, majorly because of the increasing pollution problems. An electric vehicle also called an EV, first came into existence in the mid-19th century, when electricity was among the preferred methods for motor vehicle propulsion. Later in the 21st century, EVs saw a resurgence due to technological developments, and an increased focus on renewable energy. Government incentives to increase adoptions were introduced, including in the United States and the European Union. Now, in a bid to combat air pollution, the Delhi government has drafted a policy and proposed to make 25 percent of all vehicles to be electric by 2023. The draft named 'Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2018' has been released by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delh...
Karnataka Government Issues Violation Notice To Uber,Ola
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Karnataka Government Issues Violation Notice To Uber,Ola

A new tussle between Karnataka government and major cab aggregators Ola and Uber have come into play, where the state government has issued a notice to the ride-hailing companies for violating against rules for charging the time-based fare. As per new traffic rules stated under Rule 11(a) of the Karnataka On-demand Transportation Technology Aggregators, cab companies cannot charge on the basis of time and hence the notice has been issued to the companies seeking an explanation for their policy of charging based on an average of Rs 1 per minute. According to a statement cited by sources, "Licence holders have to collect hire charges from passengers as per fares fixed by the government. But companies are violating the rules. Appropriate action will be initiated against the errant cabs....
Odd-Even: Delhi Govt. Warning to App-Based Taxis For Overcharging
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Odd-Even: Delhi Govt. Warning to App-Based Taxis For Overcharging

The Delhi government today said app-based taxi operators will be restrained from levying peak time charges when the second round of the odd-even scheme will be in force. The scheme aims at cutting down on the number of vehicles plying on the citys roads. Taxis have been exempted under the road-rationing plan and are in demand when it is in force. "Action will be taken if we receive complaints of app-based taxis charging exorbitant fares when the scheme is in force," Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai warned. "Commercial vehicles bearing yellow number plates, including CNG-run taxis, three-wheeler and four-wheeler tempos, autos and taxis will be allowed to ply under the scheme," said a senior government official. The official said that commercial vehicles of other states running...