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Mumbai: 28,814 cab, auto drivers may lose licences for trip refusals

During the drive, a total of 48,417 taxi and autorickshaw drivers were issued challans (penalty receipts) for various violations.

Mumbai traffic started the process of suspending the driving licences of taxi and autorickshaw drivers(Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)

cities

Updated on May 05, 2025 08:21 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Flying taxis, screens, massage seats: Shangai auto show displays futuristic cars

Visitors at the Auto Shanghai exhibition queued to sit in luxurious minivans with chrome radiator grilles and reclining rear seats.

Chinese car manufacturers and innovators flaunted their best futuristic commercial ventures (AFP)

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Published on Apr 27, 2025 03:10 PM IST

AFP |

Ford recalls over 105,000 SUVs on seat-belt concern

A recall has been issued for 105,322 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs due to potential seat belt malfunctions.

Vehicles seen on the lot of a Ford auto dealership in Montebello, California on April 1, 2025.(AFP)

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Updated on Apr 03, 2025 03:05 PM IST

Reuters |

Which Indian companies will be impacted by Donald Trump's 25% auto tariff?

In the financial year 2024, India exported auto components worth $21.2 billion, contributing to the global auto component market, which stands at $1.2 trillion.

Cars wait to be loaded onto the Eco Napoli, a hybrid Ro-ro ship built by Jinling Shipping in Nanjing for the Grimaldi Group, at the port in Yantai, in China's eastern Shandong province on March 26, 2025. (AFP)

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Updated on Mar 27, 2025 12:51 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

WATCH: Thar driver RAMS into vehicles over loud speakers in Noida; video viral

A man wreaked havoc in Noida Sector 16 (UP) as he ran over several cars and scooters with his Thar. A video of the incident has viral as police investigate.

Screengrabs of the video showing a Thar driving ramming into several vehicles in Noida Sector 16 (Screengrabs: X)

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Published on Mar 12, 2025 04:53 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Uber announces zero commission model for auto drivers like Rapido

All of this comes at a time when many ride hailing platforms have witnessed multiple strikes from drivers over the years due to the commissions they charge.

The app will only suggest fares for a ride, but this would be finalised with a negotiation between the driver and the rider.(AP)

business

Published on Feb 19, 2025 12:51 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Viral: Delhi's female auto-rickshaw driver inspires Reddit with “real feminism”

Neelam, a woman auto-rickshaw driver from Delhi, has won hearts on social media for driving change and showing the internet what real feminism is. Read more

The story of a woman auto-rickshaw driver in Delhi has inspired Reddit (Photo: Shutterstock and Reddit (For representational purposes only))

htcity

Published on Feb 18, 2025 04:00 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi end their merger talks: Report

However, the three automakers will continue to work together on electric vehicles and smart cars, such as autonomous driving

Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan Motor, and Toshihiro Mibe, Honda Motor president and CEO, attend their joint press conference in Tokyo, Japan March 15, 2024.

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Published on Feb 13, 2025 01:14 PM IST

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Pune auto driver creates a mini party with aquarium, speakers, disco lights

A Pune auto driver amazed the internet with an aquarium in his vehicle, featuring colourful fish, disco lights, and speakers.

A Pune auto driver amazed the internet with his aquarium-equipped auto, complete with disco lights and speakers.(Instagram/thatssosakshi)

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Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:45 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Wheeling into the future: Auto Expo 2025 drives innovation into Delhi

Auto Expo is back! Here's your golden chance to go on a thrilling ride of futuristic designs, new reveals, cutting-edge technology, and immersive experiences.

htcity

Published on Jan 19, 2025 10:01 PM IST

ByArun Changrani

'No romance, this is not OYO': Auto driver's warning for passengers goes viral

An autorickshaw driver's strict yet humorous passenger rules, warning against romance, gained attention on social media.

A photo, clicked by a passenger while sitting in the back of an auto, captured the warning issued by the driver,(X/yawnya)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2025 03:23 PM IST

ByMuskaan Sharma

Kia Syros launched in India, bookings to open in Feb 2025

Kia Syros launched: Kia India launched the Syros compact SUV in New Delhi, with bookings starting February 2025.

Kia Syros launched: Bookings for the new SUV will open in early February 2025.(Kia.com)

business

Updated on Dec 19, 2024 02:52 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Vintage Chevrolet newspaper ad featuring ₹3,600 car goes viral

A vintage Chevrolet ad featuring a ₹3,600 car has gone viral, sparking nostalgia and discussions about inflation over time.

Vintage Chevrolet newspaper Ad has internet talking (Instagram/@carblogIndia)

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Updated on Dec 17, 2024 06:11 PM IST

BySimran singh

Mumbai Metro: PM Modi inaugurates Line 3 | Check fare, timings and stations

The fares in the Mumbai Aqua line will range from ₹10 to ₹50, with services available from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM onwards on weekends.

Mumbai’s Aqua line will run between Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ (X)

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Published on Oct 05, 2024 07:47 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Bengaluru auto driver claims he's never asked riders ₹10 extra in 3 decades

Bengaluru auto driver Shantha Gowda, who has been driving since 1996, says that to this day, he has never asked for even an extra ₹10 from his customers.

Shantha Gowda is Bengaluru-based auto driver.(X/Nagara Metered Auto)

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Published on Sep 25, 2024 12:00 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Nifty 50 CEOs and MDs earning over ₹50 crore, doubled in 2023-24 from 2018-19

One in five CEOs and MDs earned more than ₹50 crore in the the last fiscal year, compared with one in 10, five years ago.

The median compensation for Nifty 50 company CEOs grew from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>13.1 crore in 2018-19 to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>18.9 crore in 2022-23 and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22.6 crore in 2023-24 (Representational Image/Unsplash)

business

Published on Aug 14, 2024 03:40 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan

Gram it: In waiting, Delhiites expected tokick-start the week with light rain

Check out our picture of the day that shows clear sky above India Gate. But the upcoming week is expected to be wet with forecast of light to moderate showers.

A scene from the hustle bustle at India Gate in central Delhi.(Photo: Arvind Yadav/HT)

htcity

Published on Aug 04, 2024 09:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

King calls for better live performance venues to support emerging artistes

King strongly feels that increased number of venues will give help the upcoming artistes to showcase their talent as focus won't be just on big names.

King talks about not having enough venues for upcoming artists to perform.

htcity

Published on Aug 03, 2024 11:50 AM IST

ByYashika Mathur

Auto driver uses KBC-style question to highlight ‘honking hurts’

An auto driver's clever KBC-style question about excessive honking has gone viral and has received plaudits from Internet users.

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Published on Jul 22, 2024 07:14 PM IST

ByArfa Javaid

Kim K, Khloe brave Mumbai rains in an auto ahead of Radhika-Anant wedding: Watch

Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian arrived in Mumbai right ahead of the big banner Ambani wedding. Here's how the sisters are exploring the city

Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian tour Mumbai streets in an auto(Instagram)

htcity

Published on Jul 12, 2024 04:45 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Passenger vehicle sales fall 7% in June as heatwave curtails showroom visits

Passenger vehicle sales dropped 7% in June, with only two and three-wheeler sales showing slight signs of growth.

Sales of passenger vehicles dropped 7% in June 2024, compared to June 2023

business

Published on Jul 06, 2024 08:22 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan

Even Orry follows ‘Greek God’ auto driver showing off his ripped body. Watch

The auto driver named Zaid, in Azamgarh, UP, showcases his daily routine while working and also emphasizing the importance of maintaining health and fitness.

Abu Zaid shared his routine as an auto driver and how he maintains his fitness.

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Updated on Jun 19, 2024 12:15 PM IST

ByHT Trending Desk

Delhi auto driver decorates vehicle in memory of ex-lover

The touching story of the auto driver resonated with countless viewers, eliciting a strong emotional response across the internet.

The auto driver decorated the vehicle with red lights and initials of his ex-lover. (Instagram/@Anupama)

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Updated on Jun 18, 2024 04:13 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

Sensex surges 1,400 points post RBI policy decision: These stocks rose the most

Benchmark equity indexes rose over 1.8% and market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE surged by ₹5.54 lakh crore to ₹421.43 lakh crore.

Stock market today: A bird flies past a screen displaying the Sensex results on the facade of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai.(Reuters)

business

Published on Jun 07, 2024 12:43 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Bengaluru dad adorns his auto with balloon on daughter's birthday. Watch

A Bengaluru resident captured the heartwarming moment while she was travelling in the autorickshaw.

A Bengaluru resident shared the video from inside the auto with the balloon. (X/@SumedhaUppal)

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Updated on May 10, 2024 05:52 PM IST

ByHT Trending Desk

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Rapido offers free rides to voters in Bengaluru

Rapido offers free rides to differently-abled and senior citizens in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru for the Lok Sabha election on April 26 in Karnataka.

Residents of Bengaluru can book rides using the code ‘VOTENOW’ to access free transportation to and from polling stations on April 26.(Representational Photo/HT)

cities

Updated on Apr 25, 2024 11:45 AM IST

ByYamini C S

HT City Vibe of 25: These Delhi things remain unchanged since 1999!

HT City celebrates its 25th birthday this year, and here are some things about the city of its origin that remain unchanged since 1999. Read on to know more…

Youngsters make Instagram Reels near the Middle Circle of Connaught Place.(Photo: Dhruv Sethi/HT (Photos for representational purposes only)))

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Updated on Feb 06, 2024 07:15 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

35-year-old woman falls off auto-rickshaw while resisting snatchers in G Noida

The woman suffered injuries.The incident occurred when she was going to Sector 70 from her home in Gaur City-2 township

According to Saket Srivastava, who submitted a written complaint on behalf of his wife Jyoti Maurya, at the Bisrakh police station on Tuesday, Maurya had boarded an auto to go towards Sector 70 from her residence in Greater Noida West on Monday evening. (Representational image)

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Published on Nov 17, 2023 10:55 PM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

IIT Madras researchers develop mobile app for inter-city goods logistics

The OptRoute mobile application has two user modes, one for the driver and the other for the customer who can place a request for the goods transport.

No commission or onboarding fee for the ride would be taken. Thus, the payment for the ride from the customer goes directly to the driver, with no intermediaries.

education

Published on Nov 14, 2023 12:59 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Switched on phone leads cops to murder on NH-9 by auto driver

A man who was missing for three months was robbed and killed by the auto driver, and was cremated as an unidentified body by the police

On the night of July 30, the Ghaziabad police received information about an unidentified body on NH-9 near Vijay Nagar and they recovered it. After it remained unidentified for over 72 hours, police cremated it. (Representational image)

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Updated on Nov 03, 2023 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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During the drive, a total of 48,417 taxi and autorickshaw drivers were issued challans (penalty receipts) for various violations.

Visitors at the Auto Shanghai exhibition queued to sit in luxurious minivans with chrome radiator grilles and reclining rear seats.

A recall has been issued for 105,322 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs due to potential seat belt malfunctions.

In the financial year 2024, India exported auto components worth $21.2 billion, contributing to the global auto component market, which stands at $1.2 trillion.

A man wreaked havoc in Noida Sector 16 (UP) as he ran over several cars and scooters with his Thar. A video of the incident has viral as police investigate.

All of this comes at a time when many ride hailing platforms have witnessed multiple strikes from drivers over the years due to the commissions they charge.

Neelam, a woman auto-rickshaw driver from Delhi, has won hearts on social media for driving change and showing the internet what real feminism is. Read more

However, the three automakers will continue to work together on electric vehicles and smart cars, such as autonomous driving

A Pune auto driver amazed the internet with an aquarium in his vehicle, featuring colourful fish, disco lights, and speakers.

Auto Expo is back! Here's your golden chance to go on a thrilling ride of futuristic designs, new reveals, cutting-edge technology, and immersive experiences.

An autorickshaw driver's strict yet humorous passenger rules, warning against romance, gained attention on social media.

Kia Syros launched: Kia India launched the Syros compact SUV in New Delhi, with bookings starting February 2025.

A vintage Chevrolet ad featuring a ₹3,600 car has gone viral, sparking nostalgia and discussions about inflation over time.

The fares in the Mumbai Aqua line will range from ₹10 to ₹50, with services available from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM onwards on weekends.

Bengaluru auto driver Shantha Gowda, who has been driving since 1996, says that to this day, he has never asked for even an extra ₹10 from his customers.

One in five CEOs and MDs earned more than ₹50 crore in the the last fiscal year, compared with one in 10, five years ago.

Check out our picture of the day that shows clear sky above India Gate. But the upcoming week is expected to be wet with forecast of light to moderate showers.

King strongly feels that increased number of venues will give help the upcoming artistes to showcase their talent as focus won't be just on big names.

An auto driver's clever KBC-style question about excessive honking has gone viral and has received plaudits from Internet users.

Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian arrived in Mumbai right ahead of the big banner Ambani wedding. Here's how the sisters are exploring the city

Passenger vehicle sales dropped 7% in June, with only two and three-wheeler sales showing slight signs of growth.

The auto driver named Zaid, in Azamgarh, UP, showcases his daily routine while working and also emphasizing the importance of maintaining health and fitness.

The touching story of the auto driver resonated with countless viewers, eliciting a strong emotional response across the internet.

Benchmark equity indexes rose over 1.8% and market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE surged by ₹5.54 lakh crore to ₹421.43 lakh crore.

A Bengaluru resident captured the heartwarming moment while she was travelling in the autorickshaw.

Rapido offers free rides to differently-abled and senior citizens in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru for the Lok Sabha election on April 26 in Karnataka.

HT City celebrates its 25th birthday this year, and here are some things about the city of its origin that remain unchanged since 1999. Read on to know more…

The woman suffered injuries.The incident occurred when she was going to Sector 70 from her home in Gaur City-2 township

The OptRoute mobile application has two user modes, one for the driver and the other for the customer who can place a request for the goods transport.

A man who was missing for three months was robbed and killed by the auto driver, and was cremated as an unidentified body by the police

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