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[[File:CallTaxi-Bangalore1.jpg|thumb|250px|Call Taxi in Bangalore]]
[[File:CallTaxi-Bangalore2.jpg|thumb|250px|Call Taxi in Bangalore]]
[[File:HYD Radio taxis.jpg|thumb|250px|Call Taxi in Hyderabad.]]
'''Call Taxis''' are taxi services in India in several cities in India.

In some cities, they operate under a regular taxi permit, while in some cities, they are treated as tourist vehicles for hire.<ref name="newhue">{{cite news|title=New hues for call taxis |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/new-hues-for-call-taxis/article4619027.ece |first=Vivek |last=Narayanan |date=15 April 2013 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai|accessdate=2014-01-27}}</ref> They often offer services at all times of the day.<ref name="reignin">{{cite news |title=Need to rein in call taxis |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/need-to-rein-in-call-taxis/article4263837.ece |first=Srikrishna |last=L |date=2 January 2013 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |location=Madurai|accessdate=2014-01-27}}</ref>

Call Taxi services are not officially recognised by the [[Motor Vehicles Act, 1988|Motor Vehicles Act]].<ref name="safegaurds">{{cite news|title=Safeguards needed: call taxi operators |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/safeguards-needed-call-taxi-operators/article867857.ece |first=Prasad |last=KV |date=4 November 2010 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |location=Coimbatore |accessdate=2014-01-27}}</ref>

They are preferred as they are considered safer, more convenient than ordinary [[taxis in India|taxis]] or [[autorickshaw]]s, and reliable.<ref name="prefer">{{cite news|title=Residents and tourists prefer call taxis |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/residents-and-tourists-prefer-call-taxis/article3369019.ece |first=Srikrishna |last=L |date=30 April 2012 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |location=Madurai |accessdate=2014-01-27}}</ref>

In [[Mumbai]], ordinary taxicabs can be booked over the internet or with a phone.<ref name="bookweb">{{cite news|title=Book ordinary taxis 24 X 7 on the phone for no extra charges |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-09/mumbai/32140504_1_fleet-cabs-taxis-cool-cab |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202190503/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-09/mumbai/32140504_1_fleet-cabs-taxis-cool-cab |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 February 2014 |first=Somit |last=Sen |date=9 June 2012 |location=Mumbai |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2014-01-27}}</ref><ref name="bookapp">{{cite news |title=Mumbai: App to book black-and-yellow taxis |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-app-to-book-black-and-yellow-taxis-1950598 |date=14 January 2014 |agency=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |location=Mumbai |accessdate=2014-01-27}}</ref> In [[Coimbatore]], a service was launched where [[autorickshaw]]s can be booked over the phone.<ref name="makkalautocbe">{{cite news|title=Call auto service introduced |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/call-auto-service-introduced/article5683241.ece |first=Palaniappan |last=VS|date=13 February 2014|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |location=Coimbatore |accessdate=14 February 2014}}</ref>

== History ==

Call Taxis first appeared in [[Chennai]] and were described as 'no nonsense' in comparison to regular taxicabs.<ref name="nononsense">{{cite news|title=Call taxi stand inaugurated at Chennai Central Station |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/call-taxi-stand-inaugurated-at-chennai-central-station/article1824804.ece |date=7 April 2007|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai |accessdate=16 February 2014}}</ref>
In [[Bangalore]], Call taxis gained prominence after the opening of the Information Technology sectors.<ref name="preferred">{{cite news|title=Radio taxi is the preferred option |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/22/stories/2006042206540200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060513191747/http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/22/stories/2006042206540200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 May 2006 |date=22 April 2006|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |location=Bangalore |accessdate=2014-01-27}}</ref>

In 2013, [[Uber]] commenced operations in India.<ref name="uberdrivesin">{{cite news|title=Google-backed Uber drives into India |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/gadgets/googlebacked-uber-drives-into-india/article5190655.ece |date=1 October 2013 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |location=Bangalore |accessdate=27 February 2014}}</ref> The number of Uber drivers has been growing steadily over the past few years. As the company has gained in popularity, more and more drivers are applying to drive for Uber, and driver sign ups have soared.<ref>{{cite news|title=Who’s Still Driving For Uber After The Latest Rate Cuts?|url=http://rideordriveuber.com/whos-still-driving-for-uber-after-the-latest-rate-cuts/|accessdate=18 April 2016|work=rideordriveuber}}</ref>

== References ==
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