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The Sobat blog
Practical guides for getting around by cab in India: what Ola and Uber are allowed to charge, meter fares, whether carpooling is legal, avoiding scams, staying safe and splitting the fare.
Is carpooling legal in India? The rules in 2026
What the central rules allow, Maharashtra's 2025 carpooling rules, and why private-car pooling is still a grey area.
3 min read Ola & UberOla and Uber surge pricing and cancellation rules in India
The 2025 rules on surge pricing, cancellation fees and drivers' share, Maharashtra's 1.5× cap, and how to complain.
3 min read FaresAuto and taxi meter fares in Mumbai and Maharashtra (2026)
The September 2026 meter fares for autos and taxis, a formula to check any fare, and what to do when a driver refuses the meter.
2 min read SafetyCarpool and ride-share scams: how they work and how to avoid them
Fake drivers, payment links, advance-payment pressure and UPI tricks: the warning signs, and what to do if you're caught.
3 min read SafetyHow to share a cab with strangers safely
Where to meet, what to check before you get in, how to keep your number private, and when to walk away.
4 min read FaresHow to split a cab fare fairly
Equal shares, splitting by distance when people get off early, tolls and waiting, and settling up by UPI.
4 min read OutstationOutstation cab sharing: a complete guide
Finding people whose route passes near you, pickups along the way, and splitting the fare by distance.
4 min read CommuteHow much does sharing your office cab actually save?
Worked numbers for a daily commute: the rupees and the CO₂ a shared cab saves each month.
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