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Meru Cabs drops appeal against Ola and Uber

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Meru Cabs operates airport rides, corporate transport, and electric vehicle fleets

The company withdrew its seven-year-old legal appeal against Ola and Uber due to financial constraints

This leaves the original regulator ruling that Ola and Uber did not engage in anti-competitive practices unchanged

Meru Cabs has withdrawn a long-standing legal appeal against ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) unconditionally allowed this withdrawal on grounds of financial constraints.
Meru argued that continuing the prolonged business impact was unsustainable for its operations.
The case originated from a 2018 order by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
The CCI had dismissed complaints alleging that Ola and Uber used anti-competitive practices.
Meru claimed competitors spent approximately ₹13,000 Cr on incentives to drive rivals out of the market.
The regulator ruled that these incentives did not amount to anti-competitive conduct at the prima facie stage.
With the appeal withdrawn, the 2018 CCI order remains fully in effect.

Meru was among the earliest organized cab operators in India when it was founded in 2006.
It was acquired by Mahindra Logistics in 2021 to strengthen enterprise mobility services.
Its consumer taxi business was rebranded as 'Alyte' in August 2025.
Other players like Fast Track Call Cab also faced similar regulatory dismissals regarding predatory pricing.
The Indian antitrust regulator has consistently found no guilt of predatory pricing against Ola or Uber.

Meru provides airport ride-hailing services for travelers across major Indian cities.
It manages corporate employee transport solutions for businesses requiring reliable staff commuting.
The company operates an EV fleet, focusing on electric vehicle operations.
It was acquired by Mahindra Logistics to integrate with larger enterprise mobility offerings.
The consumer-facing brand was renamed Alyte to distinguish it from corporate services.
Meru remains one of the oldest structured cab operators in the Indian market.