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Bengaluru: A man took to Twitter to share a photo of an auto-rickshaw that operates for both Ola and Rapido, highlighting an issue with safety. The vehicle was operating with three different registration numbers, including one for the ride-hailing apps and its original registration number. This situation has caused concern among users who worry about how authorities would track these vehicles in case of crimes. Ola responded to the tweet, asking for more information.


The incident has sparked a debate among netizens about the legality of the situation, with some suggesting the driver is moonlighting. This follows a similar incident last month, where a man shared a photo of an Uber auto-rickshaw driver who was also a YouTube influencer.

Suprit posted on Twitter about an incident in E-city, referring to it as another "Peak Bangalore" moment. He shared a photo of an auto-rickshaw that works for both Ola and Rapido, which had three different registration numbers. The vehicle displayed a temporary number plate for the ride-hailing apps and its original registration number was displayed on the number plate

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Another woman posted “I always wondered about such different vehicles arriving with different registration numbers when booked through ola. I dread for my safety when this happens! How will @ola_supports or #bangalore traffic police track such vehicles in case of crimes,”

In response to a Twitter user's safety concerns regarding an auto-rickshaw with multiple registration numbers operating for Ola and Rapido, the ride-hailing company's support team responded. Ola Support asked the user to provide the CRN (Cab Ride Number) of the ride in question, along with their registered email ID, via direct message (DM). The company's team would then investigate the matter further.


In the meantime, another netizen raising his concern said, “Is this legal? I expect ola / rapido / uber would use the actual (RTO provided) registration number of the vehicle,” another user commented. “Dude’s moonlighting,” joked another. “Looks like he rented the auto and he has registered OLA/Rapido using previous rentals,” another netizen said.

In a Twitter post last month, a netizen Sushant Koshy shared a unique encounter he had with an Uber auto-rickshaw driver in Bengaluru. The driver, named Janardhan, had put up a banner inside his vehicle advertising his YouTube channel, Gold Janardhan Investor, where he makes videos about personal finance. Koshy shared a photo of the banner, calling it his "peak Bengaluru" moment.

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Mumbai (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday described Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s tragic death in a plane crash as unbelievable, and said he had lost a good friend.

Fadnavis said “today” (January 28) will be a government holiday and there will be a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect to Pawar.

Ajit Pawar’s death has left a void that will never be filled, he said. “After working closely together, it is unbelievable that he is no more,” Fadnavis said.

Talking to reporters, Fadnavis described Pawar as a people’s leader who knew the state well and had a deep understanding of the issues in Maharashtra. He said it takes several years to build and establish such leadership.

Fadnavis said he had apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the tragedy. The CM said he had also spoken with Ajit Pawar’s cousin Supriya Sule and his son Parth Pawar.

“Both (Deputy CM) Eknath Shinde and I are leaving for Baramati now. Once their entire family gathers in Baramati, we will share further details,” he said.

The entire state stands by Pawar’s family and his party NCP in this hour of grief, he added.

Ajit Pawar, 66, and four other persons were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Maharashtra’s Pune district on Wednesday morning, officials said. The incident occurred when the plane carrying Pawar and others landed near Baramati, they said.

Several state BJP leaders, including Ashish Shelar, Ravindra Chavan and Chandrashekhar Bawankule, expressed deep grief over Pawar’s passing.

“This heart-wrenching incident has left the mind numb. Maharashtra has lost an experienced, dutiful and resolute leader,” state minister Shelar said.

Pawar left a distinct imprint on the state’s politics through his strong grip over administration, decisiveness and relentless drive for Maharashtra’s all-round progress. “Firmness, discipline, punctuality and tireless dedication were defining aspects of his personality,” he said.

BJP state president Ravindra Chavan said Maharashtra’s politics was unimaginable without Pawar. He said Pawar was known as a dynamic leader with a powerful command over administration and an unwavering focus on the state’s comprehensive development.

He said Pawar held the record for serving the longest tenure as deputy CM in the state’s history and left an indelible mark while handling key portfolios such as irrigation, energy and finance. “With his passing, Maharashtra has lost a firm, disciplined, punctual and indefatigable leader. This void can never be filled,” Chavan said.

Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule described Pawar as a senior friend and guide. “Even now, it is difficult to accept that this tragedy has really happened,” he said. Pawar would be remembered as a true people’s leader who gave clear direction and unstoppable momentum to Maharashtra’s all-round development, Bawankule said.

Recalling Pawar’s immense administrative experience, Bawankule said he had personally sought the NCP leader’s advice on several occasions.

“The loss of Ajitdada is not merely the departure of one leader; it is a profound loss for Maharashtra itself. The nation has lost a visionary statesman, and I have lost a dear elder friend and guide,” Bawankule said, adding that the reality of Pawar no longer being among them felt impossible to accept.

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