Delhi residents had to face ‘sky-high rates’ as app-based taxi service providers — Ola and Uber — on Monday increased charges three to five times against their usual rates, drawing a strong warning from the Delhi Government.
While commuters took to social media to vent frustration, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal extended his concern and tweeted, “Strict action, incl permit cancellation n impounding vehicle, to be taken against taxis which charge more than Govt prescribed rates.” Soon after Kejriwal’s call of strict action, Uber announced temporary suspension of surge pricing in the Capital.
Even, the Delhi High Court issued a notice to the city Government after a writ petition was filed against app-based taxi service operators for allegedly over-charging and arbitrarily applying surge rates during odd-even scheme.