Bengalluru: “It will be definitely financially sustainable in the long run. We are not aiming it to be a profitable venture. Minimal expenses we earn will be used to maintain the technology, monitoring and office operations. It is a win-win situation where customers receive good service and the needs of drivers are looked after,” said Tanveer Pasha, MD, Huli Technologies Pvt Ltd, which is running TYGR cab app.
Apart from the feeling that the model seems too good to be true, other driver union leaders claim illegalities and major flaws.
“Pasha’s union is spoiling H.D. Kumaraswamy’s name. These promises were never made by him. Firstly, how can they ply without an aggregator licence from the Transport Department? They are cheating drivers,” said Somashekar, leader of the Namma Chalakkara Trade Union, adding that it was not feasible.
A vocal critic of the Pasha-led union, Somashekar has been uploading documents and videos on social media claiming that Namma TYGR is a fraudulent set-up.
His allegations include lack of a written agreement between drivers and TYGR, including clauses of life, medical, accident and vehicle insurance cover. He also brought to light that a driver has to cough up Rs 500 to join the union.
“They have promised to refund Rs 500 to the driver if he follows the regulations of Huli Technologies, but there is no proper receipt of this transaction. The paper slip does not even include the company’s address,” Somashekar pointed out.
Asked about the aggregator license, Pasha told Deccan Chronicle that they have applied for it and it is in process.
“Since Uber challenged the cab aggregator policy in the High Court and brought in a stay, we are not able to receive the aggregator licence. Once the judgement and rules are declared, we will formally adhere to the procedures,” he said.
