The scooter is available in two models: Go and Plus. The base model starts at an ex-showroom price of ₹99,490. The second model is priced at ₹1.10 lakh ex-showroom. In India, the Hero Vida VX2 competes with electric scooters such as TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Ather Rizta, and Ola.

Additionally, surge pricing, which involves a sudden increase in fares during peak hours, puts a strain on people’s wallets. This raises the question: why don’t these companies operate with greater responsibility and transparency when they are making substantial profits from the public?

In recent times, the government has allowed companies to charge double fares. Now, these companies can charge up to double the base fare during peak hours, where the limit was previously 1.5 times. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued new rules regarding this. According to these rules, fares during non-peak hours should be at least 50 percent higher than the base fare.

The government has instructed all state governments to implement these rules within three months. According to the ministry, the aim is to provide passengers with rides at reasonable prices during times of high demand and to prevent companies from arbitrarily offering discounts. State governments will determine the base fares for different types of vehicles, such as taxis, auto-rickshaws, and bike taxis.

Moreover, unlike existing private company services, Sahkar Taxi will ensure that all profits go directly to the drivers, rather than large corporations, he said. He said, “In a few months, a major cooperative taxi service will be launched, ensuring direct profit flow to the drivers.” He added that the Ministry of Cooperation has worked for three and a half years to bring this initiative to life, stating, “This is not just a slogan.”

Unlike private ride-hailing companies, Sahkar Taxi will ensure that drivers receive the full profit instead of big corporations, Amit Shah said. “In a few months, a major cooperative taxi service will be launched, guaranteeing that earnings go directly to the drivers,” he announced. He also highlighted that the Ministry of Cooperation has been working on this initiative for over three years, emphasizing, “This is not just a slogan.”

Sahkar Taxi, unlike other private ride-hailing companies will ensure that drivers receive the full profit instead of big corporations. “In a few months, a major cooperative taxi service will be launched, guaranteeing that earnings go directly to the drivers,” he announced. He also highlighted that the Ministry of Cooperation has been working on this initiative for over three years, emphasizing, “This is not just a slogan.”

The move comes as Ola and Uber face scrutiny over allegations of discriminatory pricing. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued notices to both companies after reports showed ride fares differing based on whether a user booked through an iPhone or an Android device.

This decision comes amid growing scrutiny of Ola and Uber over allegations of unfair pricing. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) recently issued notices to both companies after reports revealed that ride fares varied depending on whether a user booked through an iPhone or an Android device.

The rollout of Sahkar Taxi is expected to take place in the coming months. Additionally, Shah revealed plans to establish a cooperative insurance company, which will provide financial protection to those in the cooperative sector.For drivers, it means better earnings without commission cuts, giving them more financial security and independence.

Sahkar Taxi is set to launch in the coming months, offering drivers higher earnings with no commission cuts. Alongside this, Amit Shah announced plans for a cooperative insurance company to provide financial protection for those in the cooperative sector. This ensures greater security and independence for drivers.

Many cab and auto drivers have long complained about high commission fees from private platforms, and this initiative could provide them with a fairer alternative. For customers, the new service could lead to competitive pricing and more reliable rides, especially if the government ensures better regulations and service quality.

Cab and auto drivers have often raised concerns about high commission fees charged by private ride-hailing platforms. Sahkar Taxi could offer them a fairer alternative with better earnings. For customers, this service may bring competitive pricing and more reliable rides, especially if the government ensures strong regulations and better service quality.

“As a follow-up to the earlier observation of apparent Differential Pricing based on the different models of mobiles (iPhones/ Android) being used, Department of Consumer Affairs through the CCPA, has issued notices to major cab aggregators Ola and Uber, seeking their responses,” the minister stated in a post on X.

Ola and Uber have been asked to provide their responses to the notices.

As a follow-up to the earlier observation of apparent #DifferentialPricing based on the different models of mobiles (#iPhones/ #Android) being used, Department of Consumer Affairs through the CCPA, has issued notices to major cab aggregators #Ola and #Uber, seeking their… — Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) January 23, 2025

This followed multiple complaints from commuters about differences in cab fares shown on Android devices and iPhones for the same rides.

Last month, Mr. Joshi warned the companies involved that there would be “zero tolerance for consumer exploitation” and instructed the CCPA to conduct a detailed investigation. He emphasized that if differential pricing was happening, it would be a “blatant disregard” of consumer rights.