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Delhi: Ola , Uber temporarily suspend surge pricing

| | Apr 19, 2016, at 01:15 am
New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): After Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal warned of taking action, popular app-based taxi services-Ola and Uber- have stopped surge pricing.

"We've temporarily pulled out Peak Pricing in Delhi, in support of Govt's #OddEven initiative. Travel at 1x fares & make #OddEven a success," Ola tweeted.

Uber took similar path and tweeted: "Given the threat to the livelihood of our partners, at the expense of reliability, we are temporarily suspending surge with immediate effect."

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday warned 'strict action' against app-based taxis for charging fares more than   government prescribed rates.

"Strict action, incl permit cancellation n impounding vehicle, to be taken against taxis which charge rates more than govt prescribed rates,"Kejriwal tweeted.

Kejriwal made the comment amid some  complaints that app-based taxi service providers were increasing the fares during rush hours.

Delhi is currently following the second phase of the odd-even scheme.
 

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