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Maharashtra Bans Uber, Rapido Bike Taxis Over Safety
3 Dec
Summary
- Maharashtra filed FIRs against Uber and Rapido for violating bike taxi norms.
- Action followed a fatal accident involving an app-based bike taxi.
- Companies allegedly used non-electric bikes and ignored safety rules.
The Maharashtra Transport Department has initiated legal action by filing FIRs against app-based aggregators Uber and Rapido for alleged violations of state transport norms concerning bike taxi services. These severe measures were prompted by a recent fatal accident where a passenger lost their life while using an app-based bike taxi in Mulund.
State Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar highlighted significant breaches of the provisional permissions granted, emphasizing that authorization was strictly for electric bikes. However, investigations revealed the use of non-electric and private motorcycles, alongside disregard for government-approved fare structures and mandatory safety regulations, such as passenger dividers.
Consequently, FIRs have been registered against both Uber and Rapido, with show-cause notices also being issued. The Maharashtra State Transport Department intends to pursue further action regarding these serious contraventions, which include operating without proper permits and potentially causing financial losses through deceptive practices.
