Online e-taxi service: This state government will start its online e-taxi service in the country, for the first time such an initiative.
The Kerala government is all set to launch its own e-taxi service from next month as an alternative to the popular corporate online cab service. This is believed to be the first such initiative by any state government in the country.
The state labor department is launching an online taxi hiring service named ‘Kerala Savari’, which connects to the existing auto-taxi network in the state. Its objective is to ensure safe and dispute free travel for the public at affordable rates prevailing in the state.
Kerala Public Education and Labor Minister V Shivankutty said, “This is the first time that the government is launching an online taxi service in the country. This government is moving towards a sector dominated by multinational companies with the aim of welfare of workers. ” “Kerala Savari will charge only 8 per cent service charge over and above the fixed rate,” he said.
The Minister said, “Kerala Savari App is a very safe system for use by children and women. The app has been designed with utmost care in safety standards. The app also has a panic button system which can be activated in case of a car accident or Can be suppressed in any other kind of danger. One can do it in private.”
He said, “The project will be implemented by Motor Workers Welfare Board in collaboration with Planning Board, Legal Metrology, Transport, IT and Police departments. Indian Telephone Industry, a public sector organization of Palakkad, has provided technical support for the project. “
The new service will be launched at the Kanakkkunnu Palace here at a function to mark the beginning of the Malayalam month of Chingam, which falls on August 17.
