The assurance was given as by then it expects a decision by the fare fixation committee
The State government on Thursday informed the Bombay High Court that it would not take any coercive action against cab aggregator companies Ola and Uber until September 18. The assurance was given as by then it expects a decision by the fare fixation committee.
A division bench of Justice R M Sawant and Justice Sadhana Jadhav while allowing the matter to be adjourned observed that the policy should be rational and not discriminate between the varied players.
The bench was hearing petitions filed by Uber India Ltd, Ola Ltd and six drivers plying cabs with these two companies challenging the Maharashtra City Taxi Rules implemented by the state government this year.
Advocate G W Mattos sought time to file affidavit in the matter and said the committee set up by the government to look into the aspect of fare structure fixation has still not submitted its report. "Till we file the affidavit the government will not take any coercive steps in furtherance of the Rules," he added.
Petitions were filed against the new government rules by Ola and Uber drivers stating that according to the Rules, app-based taxis will not be allowed to ply within Mumbai Metropolitan Region on a national tourist permit. The drivers will have to obtain local permits and will not be allowed to ply on their national tourist permits.
"We are encouraged by the Honourable Bombay High Court's observations on certain provisions of Maharashtra City Taxi Rules 2017 that can potentially have an adverse impact on drivers, riders and the entire ridesharing industry. Last month we had filed our petition highlighting the concerns raised by drivers, and we are committed to continue engaging with the government on the matter and find solutions that can help keep drivers, riders and the city moving," said an Uber spokesperson.
Ola on the other hand refused to comment on the issue.
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