Maharashtra to legalise bike taxis from Aug 1, but caps permits to domicile holders
Maharashtra reverses its crackdown on Rapido, Uber and Ola, legalising up to 4-4.5 lakh bike taxis from Aug 1. New framework restricts permits to Marathi-speaking domicile holders, adds a ₹5 per day fee and a 2% welfare fund contribution, reshaping app-based mobility economics in Mumbai.
Maharashtra will legalise bike taxis from Aug 1, reversing an earlier crackdown that cancelled licences of aggregators Uber, Rapido and Ola. New framework restricts permits to Marathi-speaking domicile holders, with daily fees and welfare fund contributions.
Why this matters
Rapido, which recently overtook Uber, Ola, Swiggy and Zomato with 82M monthly users, gains a legal path in Maharashtra after prior state crackdowns, though domicile caps limit its rider supply.
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