Maharashtra Sets September 1 Licence Deadline for Ola, Uber, Rapido

The Story in Brief

Maharashtra has ordered app-based taxi aggregators, including Ola, Uber and Rapido, to apply for licences by September 1 or face action. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said the state will grant permission to aggregators that apply, provided they follow the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026.

Only Bharat Taxi and Deodatta Taxi have received licences so far, Sarnaik said. The rules, notified on July 15, make licences and a Unique Licence Identification Number mandatory. They also set requirements covering passenger safety, fares and driver welfare. Existing licences under the earlier framework remain valid for 60 days from the rules taking effect or until fresh applications are decided, whichever comes first.

The Indian Opinion

Claims that the deadline itself will ban major taxi apps go beyond what the minister announced. But assuming a licence will automatically improve safety or driver conditions is just as careless. The rules matter only if inspectors check fares, safety measures and welfare provisions, and act against breaches. The first concrete test is how many operators apply by September 1 and whether enforcement follows.

Source: indiatoday.in

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