Won’t tolerate arbitrariness by app-based taxi providers: Rai

In the wake of a strike called by a section of auto and taxi unions in the national Capital on Monday, the Delhi government on Sunday said it would take strict action to prevent “arbitrariness” by app-based taxi operators causing hardship to commuters.

The strike called by the unions to protest against app-based taxi services is likely to cause inconvenience to commuters as offices and schools will open as it is a working day, especially at a time when the second phase of odd-even scheme is operational.

“The government is serious about preventing arbitrariness by app-based taxi services and is ready to take strict action against them,” said  Transport Minister Gopal Rai .

“As Monday is the first full working day of the odd-even scheme, the government will not tolerate arbitrariness by any app-based taxi operator causing hardships to commuters. Ola and Uber will have to follow rules. If we receive complaints against arbitrariness by any app-based taxi service provider, we will impound their vehicles,” he added. Commuters can register complaints against arbitrariness or exorbitant fares at 011-42400400, he said.