The Maharashtra Transport Division has registered instances in opposition to 123 illegally working bike taxis within the Mumbai Metropolitan Area. Of those, 76 two-wheelers have been seized, and authorized motion is underway in opposition to each the riders and unlicensed app-based aggregators.
The Maharashtra Transport Division on Wednesday mentioned it has registered instances in opposition to 123 illegally working bike taxis within the Mumbai Metropolitan Area, intensifying its crackdown on unauthorised two-wheeler passenger providers. Of the entire, 76 automobiles had been seized, and motion has been taken in opposition to the riders below Motor Autos Guidelines, the division mentioned in an official launch. Authorized proceedings have additionally been initiated in opposition to the app-based aggregators working these providers with out necessary permits.
20 flying squads deployed throughout Mumbai area
The motion was carried out by 20 RTO flying squads throughout Mumbai, Thane, Vasai, Vashi and Panvel, following a number of public complaints concerning the rising variety of unlawful bike taxis working throughout the area. The division emphasised that authorities clearance is necessary for working any type of passenger transport. “Not one of the aggregators concerned in these providers had obtained permission. Their operations are unlawful,” the discharge acknowledged.
Security and income issues flagged
The investigation revealed widespread unauthorised use of app-based platforms for bike taxi providers. Officers mentioned this not solely results in a lack of authorities income but in addition poses critical security dangers to passengers. Earlier this month, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik had personally uncovered the problem by reserving a motorbike taxi trip in Mumbai, triggering a broader enforcement drive.
New guidelines notified below Maharashtra Bike-Taxi Guidelines, 2025
To control such providers, the state authorities has just lately issued a Authorities Decision notifying the Maharashtra Bike-Taxi Guidelines, 2025, according to Part 93 of the Motor Autos Act, 1988, and the Motor Car Aggregator Tips, 2020. These guidelines require aggregators to acquire permits to legally function bike taxis within the state. Nevertheless, the transport division mentioned that not one of the recognized platforms had acquired the required authorisation.
The enforcement drive is anticipated to proceed within the coming weeks, with extra motion doubtless in opposition to violators.