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NHRC seeks Delhi report on app cab overcharging claims
The NHRC has asked the Delhi government to investigate and report within two weeks on allegations that app-based cab and auto aggregators charge fares above the city's notified rates. The human rights…
The Story in Brief
The NHRC has asked the Delhi government to investigate and report within two weeks on allegations that app-based cab and auto aggregators charge fares above the city's notified rates. The human rights body received a complaint about platforms like Uber and Ola overcharging. NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo said charging above state-fixed fares, Rs 30 for first 1.5 km for autos, Rs 40 per km for taxis, violates commuter rights. The commission also issued a notice to the Union Consumer Affairs ministry. The inquiry comes amid driver union demands for higher fares and better payouts.
The Indian Opinion
The NHRC's intervention is welcome but risks missing the real problem. Headlines focus on aggregators overcharging passengers, yet driver unions have long complained that platforms pay them less after rising costs. The fixed fares may not reflect current expenses, but charging extra without transparency hurts both riders and drivers. A balanced solution would require fare revision based on actual costs and strict enforcement of platform commissions. The key test will be whether the Delhi government's report addresses driver earnings as honestly as passenger fares.
Source: inc42.com
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