Articles by: Upendra Kasbekar
Bandra Worli Sea Link Toll Tax Increases by 18%
The toll charges for Mumbai’s renowned Rajiv Gandhi Bandra Worli Sea Link have surged by approximately 18% starting from April 1, as confirmed by officials from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation. Effective immediately, the new toll rates for one-way journeys for cars and jeeps will be Rs 100, while minibusses, tempos, and similar vehicles will incur a fee of[Read More…]
Quick Delivery Companies Make Waves with Colorful Sales
This Holi, Zomato’s Blinkit and Swiggy’s Instamart saw a remarkable surge in business as Indians turned to quick commerce platforms for their festive needs, including colours, water guns, and flowers. Blinkit’s founder, Albinder Dhindsa, revealed that they hit record-high orders and OPM, showcasing heightened activity on the platform. Instamart reported a fivefold increase in flower sales compared to last year,[Read More…]
Uber to Pay $178 m to Cab Drivers in Australia to Settle Legal Dispute
Uber has agreed to pay A$271.8 million ($178 million) to settle a lawsuit brought by Australian taxi operators and drivers, who say they lost income when the ride-hailing company moved into the country, a law firm said on Monday. The settlement is Australia’s fifth-largest, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers said in a statement. The class action suit was filed in 2019 in[Read More…]
