Aggregator norms a win-win for states, ride-hailing cos, says Indian transport minister

Aggregator norms a win-win for states, ride-hailing cos, says Indian transport minister

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The recent central guidelines on cab aggregators, such as Ola and Uber, will provide uniformity in regulations across India; it will not only help the firms grow steadily, but also help states get more revenue, said Union road transport and highways secretary Giridhar Aramane in an interview, refuting cab aggregators’ concerns over increasing compliance burden amid covid-19, and falling income due to the cap on commission and surge pricing. Edited excerpts: