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    Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

    The application based taxi service provider Uber and Ola launched their on demand motorcycle taxi service in Bangalore. Both the companies hope that the new service will be availed by the customers looking for short distance ride in the grid locked Bangalore city traffic.

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    Amit Jain, president of Uber India said,
    Pranay Jivrajka, chief operating officer, Ola said,
    Ola, Uber pilot bike taxi services in busy Bengaluru | Business Standard News
    Tags: bangalore, motorcycle taxi, two-wheeler taxi service, xbhp news
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    Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

    On what basis can they charge the same rate as the taxis. The taxis provide at least a bit of safety and comfort. People who travel in Uber moto must be charged considerably less than the taxi rates.
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      Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

      Originally posted by TheArcher84 View Post
      On what basis can they charge the same rate as the taxis. The taxis provide at least a bit of safety and comfort. People who travel in Uber moto must be charged considerably less than the taxi rates.
      They are charging 2 and 3 rupees a kilometre! What rates do taxis charge?
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        Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

        Originally posted by NewsReaper View Post
        The application based taxi service provider Uber and Ola launched their on demand motorcycle taxi service in Bangalore. Both the companies hope that the new service will be availed by the customers looking for short distance ride in the grid locked Bangalore city traffic.

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        Amit Jain, president of Uber India said,Pranay Jivrajka, chief operating officer, Ola said,Ola, Uber pilot bike taxi services in busy Bengaluru | Business Standard News

        On Yamaha FZ or FZ-S..??

        they will end up closing their whole companies

        loll... no Offence..

        Bike taxi is needed very much in big cities. Hope they will launch in Hyderabad too soon

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        • #5
          Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

          What are the bikes they are planning to bring the services on? I think the the picture of the bike here is only for demo purpose.
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            Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

            Originally posted by krishna77 View Post
            What are the bikes they are planning to bring the services on? I think the the picture of the bike here is only for demo purpose.
            Ola are using Honda Activa for bike taxis.. No idea about Ubermoto.

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              Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

              With pillion helmet rule in effect in Bangalore, the uberMoto riders will need to roam with a helmet..
              Last edited by satish_patil; 03-05-2016, 08:48 AM.
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                Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

                Originally posted by satish_patil View Post
                With pillion helmet rule in effect in Bangalore, the uberMoto riders will need to roam with a helmet..
                True. And that's good, but I doubt how many people would want to wear those shared helmets. Hygiene plays a role here.
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                  Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

                  Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                  True. And that's good, but I doubt how many people would want to wear those shared helmets. Hygiene plays a role here.
                  They can provide disposable bandanas or you can carry yours.
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                    Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

                    Is this even for real ? Who would leave the comfort of a taxi and travel on a moped or scooters. Motorcycle owners are unable to keep up with the helmet rule, forget about the pillion. I seriously doubt, people would opt for motorcycle taxi. One more reason for the failure of motorcycle taxi would be they are charging close to car taxi fare and these.motorcycles are not even half as comfortable than taxi.

                    Disposable bandana and hygienic helmet, it is very hard to visualize this thing. A single helmet won't fit every passanger and nor would ola or uber provide new bandanas to every passenger.

                    Earlier there were speculations regarding motorcycle ambulance, motorcycle firefighters and now this. God knows what will be next!!!

                    Seriously a crap idea, IMHO

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                      Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

                      Originally posted by sanjaysangar1990 View Post
                      Is this even for real ? Who would leave the comfort of a taxi and travel on a moped or scooters. Motorcycle owners are unable to keep up with the helmet rule, forget about the pillion. I seriously doubt, people would opt for motorcycle taxi. One more reason for the failure of motorcycle taxi would be they are charging close to car taxi fare and these.motorcycles are not even half as comfortable than taxi.

                      Disposable bandana and hygienic helmet, it is very hard to visualize this thing. A single helmet won't fit every passanger and nor would ola or uber provide new bandanas to every passenger.

                      Earlier there were speculations regarding motorcycle ambulance, motorcycle firefighters and now this. God knows what will be next!!!

                      Seriously a crap idea, IMHO

                      Cheers,
                      Sanjay
                      This might actually work. For people looking for cheap travel, this would be a great deal in saving money. If it comes to mumbai, i would be definitely using it.

                      Reasons,

                      1. Would save money. 2-3 rs per kms is dirt cheap. Rick and taxis charge 10-15 rs per km.

                      2. Quick movement in traffic.

                      3. Lesser overall traffic. Since we find that most people travellig in taxis are usually alone, they might save for others on road space by using a bike instead

                      Personally, i think the idea is a super one, if they market it well and execute it properly. Like luggage, and safety issues.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

                        In latest news, RTO has started seizing these 2-wheeled taxis. Reason being, they run white plates and not yellow as required by commercial vehicles.
                        Advice is a form of nostalgia.
                        Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

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                          Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

                          Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
                          In latest news, RTO has started seizing these 2-wheeled taxis. Reason being, they run white plates and not yellow as required by commercial vehicles.
                          dont they know the basics.
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                            Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

                            Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
                            dont they know the basics.
                            Apparently not. They forgot the basic that insurance companies will refuse to pay any claims if they understand that a private white board vehicle was being used for commercial purposes. This puts both the rider and the pillion passenger at risk.

                            By seizing a token (4-5) no.s of bikes, the authorities have just reminded them of this fact. And this bike taxi is not a new concept. If I remember correctly, bike taxis (with yellow plates) have been running in Goa for quite a few years now.

                            Just because you are using an app instead of your thumb doesn't take you above the law. Laws and regulations exist for the benefit of everyone.
                            Advice is a form of nostalgia.
                            Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

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                              Re: Uber and Ola Launches Motorcycle Taxi Service in Bangalore

                              Uber, Ola motorcycle service halted in Bangalore as bikes confiscated - Livemint
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