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In 2013, during a strike in Bangalore, bus services and auto rickshaws were suspended. Private cab companies ran cabs at the lower autorickshaw fares during the period. |
In 2013, during a strike in Bangalore, bus services and auto rickshaws were suspended. Private cab companies ran cabs at the lower autorickshaw fares during the period.<ref name="strikerates">{{cite news|title=2-day strike will hit your commuting |url=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/2-day-strike-will-hit-your-commuting/articleshow/18550217.cms |date=18 February 2013|agency=[[Times of India]]|location=Bangalore|accessdate=Feb 27, 2014}}</ref> |
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In 2014, after a ''call auto'' service launched in Coimbatore, several autorickshaws belonging to the fleet were attacked by regular autorcikshaw drivers in retaliation to lower fares and the drivers were hospitalised.<ref name="cbeattack">{{cite news|title=Makkal Auto vehicles attacked in Coimbatore |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/makkal-auto-vehicles-attacked-in-coimbatore/article5701759.ece |first=Sairam |last=R |date=18 February 2014 |agency=[[The Hindu]] |location=Coimbatore |accessdate=Feb 27, 2014}}</ref> |
In 2014, after a ''call auto'' service launched in Coimbatore, several autorickshaws belonging to the fleet were attacked by regular autorcikshaw drivers in retaliation to lower fares and the drivers were hospitalised.<ref name="cbeattack">{{cite news|title=Makkal Auto vehicles attacked in Coimbatore |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/makkal-auto-vehicles-attacked-in-coimbatore/article5701759.ece |first=Sairam |last=R |date=18 February 2014 |agency=[[The Hindu]] |location=Coimbatore |accessdate=Feb 27, 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:50, 27 February 2014
Call Taxis are taxi services in India in several cities in India.
In some cities, they operate under a regular taxi permit, while in some cities, they are treated as tourist vehicles for hire.[1] They often offer services at all times of the day.[2]
Call Taxi services are not officially recognised by the Motor Vehicles Act.[3]
They are preferred as they are considered safer, more convenient than ordinary taxis or autorickshaws, and reliable.[4]
In Mumbai, ordinary taxicabs can be booked over the internet or with a phone.[5][6] In Coimbatore, a service called Makkal Auto was launched where autorickshaws can be booked over the phone.[7]
Incidents
In 2013, during a strike in Bangalore, bus services and auto rickshaws were suspended. Private cab companies ran cabs at the lower autorickshaw fares during the period.[8]
In 2014, after a call auto service launched in Coimbatore, several autorickshaws belonging to the fleet were attacked by regular autorcikshaw drivers in retaliation to lower fares and the drivers were hospitalised.[9]
History
Call taxis first appeared in Chennai and were described as 'no nonsense' in comparison to regular taxicabs.[10] In Bangalore, Call taxis gained prominence after the opening of the Information Technology sectors.[11]
References
- ^ Narayanan, Vivek (April 15, 2013). "New hues for call taxis". Chennai. The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
- ^ L, Srikrishna (January 2, 2013). "Need to rein in call taxis". Madurai. The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
- ^ KV, Prasad (November 4, 2010). "Safeguards needed: call taxi operators". Coimbatore. The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
- ^ L, Srikrishna (April 30, 2012). "Residents and tourists prefer call taxis". Madurai. The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
- ^ Sen, Somit (June 9, 2012). "Book ordinary taxis 24 X 7 on the phone for no extra charges". Mumbai. Times of India. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
- ^ "Mumbai: App to book black-and-yellow taxis". Mumbai. Daily News and Analysis. January 14, 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
- ^ VS, Palaniappan (13 February 2014). "Call auto service introduced". Coimbatore. The Hindu. Retrieved Feb 14, 2014.
- ^ [timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/2-day-strike-will-hit-your-commuting/articleshow/18550217.cms "2-day strike will hit your commuting"]. Bangalore. Times of India. 18 February 2013. Retrieved Feb 27, 2014.
{{cite news}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ R, Sairam (18 February 2014). "Makkal Auto vehicles attacked in Coimbatore". Coimbatore. The Hindu. Retrieved Feb 27, 2014.
- ^ "Call taxi stand inaugurated at Chennai Central Station". Chennai. The Hindu. Retrieved Feb 16, 2014.
{{cite news}}:|first=missing|last=(help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Radio taxi is the preferred option". Bangalore. The Hindu. April 22, 2006. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
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