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NDTV
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Bengaluru Woman's Auto Fare Comparison Goes Viral: "Rs 39 On Meter, 172 On App"
A Bengaluru woman's social media post has sparked fresh debate around auto fares and app-based ride pricing in the city. Aditi Srivastava shared a striking comparison on X, highlighting the vast difference between auto fares on the meter and app-based pricing. For a 2.6 km ride, her auto meter showed a fare of Rs 39, while the online booking app charged a whopping Rs 172.45 for the same distance. This glaring discrepancy has ignited a heated debate among users, further exacerbating the city's existing woes with traffic, surge pricing and rising auto fares. "The price on meter vs the price on Uber. If you don't have your vehicle in Bangalore, you're screwed," the tweet read. See the post here: The price on meter vs the price on uber If you don't have your own vehicle in Bangalore, you're screwed — Aditi Srivastava (@adviosa) July 6, 2025 The post went viral, resonating with Bengaluru commuters who frequently face issues with unreliable bike taxi services and unpredictable ride-hailing prices. Many users expressed frustration, calling app-based fares "absolute exploitation", while others highlighted the need for a more equitable and transparent fare system. Some users pointed out that even owning a private vehicle isn't a viable solution, citing poor fuel mileage in the city's congested traffic. T One user wrote, " apps are a scam in fact no takers for OLA and Uber auto Rapido and Namma Yatri, and there also the prices are 3 to 4 times higher." Another commented, "Uber prices are based on Supply-Demand, while Meter prices are fixed by the government. It should always be based on Supply for fairness, but(3x) Bangalore Govt. & the Auto Mafia don't let that happen fairly either with Bike Taxi Bans & removing non-Kannadiga Autos." A third said, "Last couple of days uber is showing close to how much the meter would run. The drivers are just not accepting rides. Ola and NY are confirming rides coz they are 50 or more higher." A fourth added, "Hmm. Something is off here. Never seen such surge."
India Today
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Bengaluru woman compares Rs 39 auto meter fare to Rs 172 Uber quote in viral post
A Bengaluru-based woman shared a snapshot of her recent commute that laid bare the frustrating difference in pricing. In a now-viral post on X, Aditi Srivastava said, "The price on meter vs the price on Uber. If you don't have your own vehicle in Bangalore, you're s*****d," she post showed the auto meter reading Rs 39 for a 2.6 km ride, while the Uber app quoted Rs 172 for the same distance, more than four times the regulated Take a look at her post here: The revelation struck a chord with Bengaluru commuters who often deal with unreliable bike taxi services and fluctuating ride-hailing rates.'Woah, you found an auto that agreed to use the meter,' a user commented, reflecting the rarity of such encounters in the city. Aditi replied, 'No, I asked him to turn it on just so I could see the actual price.'Others shared their two cents on the broader issue. 'Last couple of days, Uber is showing close to how much the meter would run. The drivers are just not accepting rides. Ola and NY are confirming rides because they are 50 or more higher,' a user comment read, 'Uber prices are based on supply-demand, while meter prices are fixed by the government. It should be based on supply-demand for fairness, but the Bangalore government and the auto mafia don't let that happen fairly either—with bike taxi bans and by removing non-Kannadiga autos.'The debate showcased Bengaluru's ongoing struggle to balance fair pricing with reliable transport, leaving commuters caught between expensive app fares and the fading trust in meter-based rides.- Ends
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Spot Hires & Global Placements Dominate Pearl Academy's Portfolio 2025
Bengaluru: Pearl Academy, India's leading creative education institution, hosted Portfolio 2025, its flagship annual graduation showcase, at its Bengaluru Campus today. The showcase highlighted a bold vision for the future, with students presenting cutting-edge, globally relevant projects that blended AI, sustainability, and disruptive design thinking across fashion, styling, interior, communication, textile, and product design. The 2025 placement season saw four students secure international placements with Dubai's Apparel Group, while multiple spot hires were made by top brands including Rocketium, Cap Gemini, Pernia Pop Up Shop, Christian Louboutin, Reliance Brands, TJX, J.J. Valaya, Ritika Mirchandani, Snapdeal, Live Space, Meres Benisant, etc. The placement season kicked off with offers from Pantaloons, Aparna Kaushik Designs, and labels like DYou and Ridhi Mehra, while recruitment processes with Sabyasachi Calcutta LLP, Asian Paints and Ethos are underway. A Communication Design student from Pearl Academy has received a ₹26 LPA offer for the role of Product Designer from Rocketium, reflecting the institution's consistent placement performance and growing relevance in the creative-tech space. Additionally, Pearl students are also launching their own ventures. Portfolio 2025 spotlighted this entrepreneurial spirit, reinforcing Pearl Academy's role in nurturing both employability and enterprise. Entrepreneurship also took center stage at the Pearl Academy School of Business, with six standout startups—including Shark Tank-featured Aignosis AI—pitching their ideas and receiving grants under Pearl Academy's incubation program. These startups reflected the institution's sector-agnostic approach, supporting ventures in fashion, AI, wellness, and beyond, open to both alumni and external innovators. As part of its philosophy of deep industry integration, Pearl Academy also announced a partnership with EY India, a global leader in consulting, for its management programmes' specialisation in Data Science and Business Analytics. Through this collaboration, EY India will train Pearl School of Business students on mission-critical skills to achieve success in today's business landscape, such as business intelligence and data visualisation through Power BI and Tableau. All students enrolled in the new BBA and MBA programmes will also receive a certification from EY India, further enhancing their industry readiness and global outlook. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Aditi Srivastava, President, Pearl Academy, said, 'Creativity is not just the ability to make—it is the courage to reveal, the instinct to question, and the will to transform. Each idea born in the classroom finds its voice in Portfolio, where imagination takes its first professional breath. This showcase is more than a graduation—it's a declaration of possibility. To our graduating class: the world awaits your vision, your values, and your courage to shape what comes next.' The event culminated in a graduate fashion show at the campus, celebrating each student's unique design voice. Every collection told a distinct story of inspiration, innovation, and disruption—revealing the technical skill and conceptual thinking behind their creations. More than a showcase, this presentation highlighted their evolution into industry-ready designers, embodying Pearl Academy's commitment to nurturing tomorrow's creative leaders. The immersive experience was brought alive by interactive workshops and installations encouraging dialogue between academia and industry. Students gained vital industry exposure and networking opportunities, connecting directly with potential employers, collaborators, and mentors. With real-time mentorship from industry leaders, exposure to global opportunities, and a platform that merges creativity with enterprise, Portfolio 2025 once again proved why Pearl Academy remains a frontrunner in shaping India's creative economy.
Fashion Network
12-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Pearl Academy looks to future of Indian fashion with immersive event
Creative education institution Pearl Academy hosted its annual graduation showcase, Portfolio 2025– Delhi Edition, across its Delhi West and School of Business campuses. The event spotlighted future-facing work from students across disciplines including fashion, styling, communication, and product design, with a focus on AI, sustainability, and disruptive design. Portfolio 2025 led to two international placements with Dubai's Apparel Group and 14 spot hires by brands such as Reliance Brands, TJX, Snapdeal, and J.J. Valaya, Pearl Academy announced in a press release. Additional offers came from Pantaloons, Aparna Kaushik Designs, and labels including DYou and Ridhi Mehra, while ongoing recruitment continued from Sabyasachi Calcutta LLP and Asian Paints. Entrepreneurship was a core focus at the School of Business, where six startups, including Shark Tank-featured Aignosis AI, pitched ideas under the Pearl Runway Cohort 3.0 and Pearl Shark initiatives. These ventures received grants under Pearl Academy's sector-agnostic incubation programme. Pearl Academy also announced a partnership with EY India to support its business programmes, with students set to receive training in data visualisation tools such as Power BI and Tableau. 'Each idea born in the classroom finds its voice in Portfolio,' said Pearl Academy's president Aditi Srivastava in a press release. 'This showcase is more than a graduation- it's a declaration of possibility.'The event concluded with a graduate fashion show, supported by workshops and installations that encouraged collaboration between academia and industry.
