Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules 2026 notified: From surge pricing to private carpooling to Rs 1 crore penalty, what changes for Ola, Uber, Rapido users - The Economic Times
Maharashtra has notified new rules for app-based transport services, bringing aggregators under a uniform framework. These regulations mandate licensing and introduce fare controls, impacting services like Ola and Uber. Passenger safety measures and driver welfare provisions are significantly strengthened by these new rules. Vehicle eligibility criteria and mandatory safety features are also detailed within the notification. The government aims for a safer and more accountable app-based transport ecosystem.