Bengaluru, May 18 -- After the recent hike in petrol, diesel and CNG prices, cab and taxi operators in Bengaluru have now intensified pressure on aggregator platforms such as Ola and Uber, demanding a revision in fare structures. Driver associations have sought an increase of Rs.5 to Rs.10 per kilometre, warning that the existing fare model has become financially unsustainable due to rising fuel and maintenance costs.

The demand has triggered concerns among commuters in Bengaluru, who are already facing the burden of rising transportation expenses, including increased private bus fares and higher operational costs in the city. If the Transport Department approves the revised rates, app-based cab travel in the Silicon City is likely to be...