Maharashtra Government Mandates Registration for Ola, Uber, Rapido by September 1, 2026; Violators to Face Action

The Maharashtra government has asked app-based passenger transport companies, including Ola, Uber and Rapido, to complete their registration with the Transport Department by September 1, 2026, as per news reports.  

The direction follows the Maharashtra Aggregator Policy, 2025, and the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026. The government noted that companies operating without registration after the deadline could face legal action. 

Licence Needed to Continue Operations 

All app-based transport aggregators will have to obtain a licence from the State Transport Authority. The licence will remain valid for three years. 

The rules also apply to vehicles operating through these platforms. Every cab, auto-rickshaw and bike taxi must have a valid commercial permit, commercial registration and insurance.  

Private vehicles without the required approvals cannot be used to provide passenger transport services through aggregator platforms. 

Drivers and Passenger Services Covered  

The new rules require companies to verify the documents of vehicles and drivers before allowing them to operate. Aggregators have also been asked to maintain passenger safety measures and provide services as required under the policy. 

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said app-based transport services are used by lakhs of passengers across Maharashtra. He said the government wants these services to function within the existing legal provisions and not outside them. 

More Conditions Under 2026 Rules 

The Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026, came into force earlier this month. They make five days of induction training compulsory for drivers joining aggregator platforms. 

The rules also require companies to put in place grievance redressal systems, follow ride-pooling norms and comply with provisions relating to electric vehicle fleet maintenance.  

Drivers who cancel trips booked to airports, hospitals and railway stations will face a penalty five times higher than the existing amount. 

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Conclusion 

App-based transport operators have been directed to complete registration before September 1, 2026, under the new state rules. The government has said non-compliance after the deadline could invite action. 

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