Odd-Even Phase II: Kejriwal Suggests Making The Ban On Surge Prices Of Cabs Permanent

Ban on surge pricing, introduced for the ongoing phase of the “odd-even” scheme, will be made permanent and all app-based taxi aggregators will have to charge fares being fixed under a new policy, Delhi government announced today. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed surge pricing as “daylight robbery” and said overcharging and blackmailing won’t be allowed in Delhi. Under surge pricing, app-based taxi service providers like Ola and Uber hike the rates when demand outstrips supply. “Yes. We will do it,” Kejriwal tweeted replying to a suggestion on why government was not continuing with ban on surge pricing permanently. In its reaction, leading taxi aggregator Uber criticised the move, saying without surge pricing, there would be no cars available when people need them. Read Also: Surge pricing by taxi operators daylight robbery – Kejriwal “Higher prices are required in order to get cars on the road and keep them on the road during the busiest times. This maximises the number of trips and minimises the number of people stranded. The drivers have other options as well. In short, without surge pricing, there would be no car available when people need it,” the Uber said in a statement. The US-based company said 92 per cent of the trips in Delhi happened on regular fares, even during the first phase of odd-even scheme. See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/indi... Indian Express, The Indian Express Newspaper, The Indian Express, Indian express news, indian express editorial Today's Indian Express newspaper offers a comprehensive package of news, including Indian Express editorial analysis and Indian Express analysis today. This well-respected publication covers a wide range of topics in its India Express editorial and Indian Express news sections. Stay informed with the Indian Express newspaper today.