Ahmedabad: The Gujarat transport commissioner has called representatives of app-based cab aggregators — Uber, Ola and Rapido — to a meeting on Monday, after Ahmedabad Taxi Driver Union raised concerns on several issues. The meeting is scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar.Representatives of the aggregator companies have been asked to clarify complaints raised by the driver union, including how app-based cab services are functioning after its recent strike.The dispute has also hit commuters, with passengers reporting repeated cancellations and difficulty finding cabs on Uber, Ola and Rapido. Some passengers alleged drivers asked them to cancel bookings and switch to Bharat Taxi or travel without an app. Police have informally advised drivers not to force passengers to change platforms, top sources confirmed.The union had submitted a detailed representation to the state govt and transport authorities seeking action on alleged violations by aggregators. Its demands included verifying aggregator licences, vehicle permits and driver credentials, as well as scrutinising alleged duplicate or fake driver IDs, fare and commission structures, and grievance mechanisms.The union has also sought an independent audit of trip-wise fares, customer payments, driver payouts, commissions, platform fees, cancellation charges, incentives and other deductions for the previous 12 months.
