Overview
Meru Cabs is an Indian ridesharing and radio taxi company that operates app-based and call-centre cab booking services across several Indian cities. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company is among the early organised radio taxi operators in India and has positioned itself in the metered, fixed-fare cab segment.
Key facts
| Name | Meru Cabs |
|---|---|
| Industry | Ridesharing, taxi services |
| Country of origin | India |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Service type | App and phone based cab booking |
Background
Meru Cabs was launched in Mumbai as a metered radio taxi service, providing pre-booked and on-demand rides through a fleet of branded cabs. It expanded over time to other major Indian metros, offering point-to-point rides, airport transfers, and outstation travel. The company is operated by Meru Mobility Tech, and has been part of the broader transition of Indian urban transport from unorganised taxi operators to technology-driven aggregators.
Services
- City rides booked through a mobile application, website, or call centre.
- Airport pick-up and drop services in cities where Meru operates.
- Outstation and rental packages for longer journeys.
- Corporate mobility solutions for business travel.
Operations
Meru operates with a mix of company-affiliated drivers and partner vehicles, using GPS-enabled cabs and a centralised dispatch system. The company has competed in the Indian urban mobility market alongside aggregators such as Ola and Uber, as well as other radio taxi brands.
Significance
As one of the earlier organised radio taxi services in India, Meru Cabs contributed to the standardisation of metered fares, GPS tracking, and customer service practices in the Indian taxi industry. Its expansion into multiple metros helped familiarise urban commuters with branded, app-bookable cab services prior to the rapid growth of large ride-hailing aggregators.
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References
- Wikidata entity: Q19893970