Call Taxi (India) Explained

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 was launched where autorickshaws can be booked over the phone.[7]

History

Call Taxis first appeared in Chennai and were described as 'no nonsense' in comparison to regular taxicabs.[8] In Bangalore, Call taxis gained prominence after the opening of the Information Technology sectors.[9]

In 2013, Uber commenced operations in India.[10] The number of Uber drivers has been growing steadily over the past few years. As the company has gained in popularity, more and more drivers are applying to drive for Uber, and driver sign ups have soared.[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: New hues for call taxis . Vivek . Narayanan . 15 April 2013 . . Chennai. 2014-01-27.
  2. News: Need to rein in call taxis . Srikrishna . L . 2 January 2013 . . Madurai. 2014-01-27.
  3. News: Safeguards needed: call taxi operators . Prasad . KV . 4 November 2010 . . Coimbatore . 2014-01-27.
  4. News: Residents and tourists prefer call taxis . Srikrishna . L . 30 April 2012 . . Madurai . 2014-01-27.
  5. News: Book ordinary taxis 24 X 7 on the phone for no extra charges . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202190503/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-09/mumbai/32140504_1_fleet-cabs-taxis-cool-cab . dead . 2 February 2014 . Somit . Sen . 9 June 2012 . Mumbai . . 2014-01-27.
  6. News: Mumbai: App to book black-and-yellow taxis . 14 January 2014 . . Mumbai . 2014-01-27.
  7. News: Call auto service introduced . Palaniappan . VS. 13 February 2014. . Coimbatore . 14 February 2014.
  8. News: Call taxi stand inaugurated at Chennai Central Station . 7 April 2007. . Chennai . 16 February 2014.
  9. News: Radio taxi is the preferred option . https://web.archive.org/web/20060513191747/http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/22/stories/2006042206540200.htm . dead . 13 May 2006 . 22 April 2006. . Bangalore . 2014-01-27.
  10. News: Google-backed Uber drives into India . 1 October 2013 . . Bangalore . 27 February 2014.
  11. News: Who’s Still Driving For Uber After The Latest Rate Cuts?. 18 April 2016. rideordriveuber.

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