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Mehak Luthra

🛺 Uber threatens to curtail auto services

The 10% commission cap imposed by the state government has led to Uber threatening to rescind its services in the city.

🎫 Over 1,600 Metro QR tickets sold on day 1

Around 1,700 passengers employed the Namma Metro app and WhatsApp to purchase QR tickets on the first day of the service.

Mental Health Santhe by NIMHANS

Also in this edition: Over 1,600 metro QR tickets sold; Uber might curtail auto services; Direct flight between Bengaluru and Kuwait

📱 QR ticketing service on WhatsApp

WhatsApp users in the city can now purchase train tickets through the instant messaging application.

⛹️‍♀️ Bid to ‘beautify’ vacant spaces under flyovers

The BBMP is planning to implement a theme-based makeover (including skating rinks) to vacant spaces under major flyovers in the city.