The Maharashtra government has released the draft Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2025 , aimed at introducing a comprehensive regulatory structure for app-based transport services, including cabs, e-rickshaws, and tourist vehicles. Issued under Sections 73, 74, and 93 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 , the draft rules seek to standardise fares, enhance safety measures, and ensure welfare for drivers, while bringing greater transparency to app-based commuting.

According to Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, the proposal has been designed to strengthen public confidence and improve operational fairness. He noted that the initiative was intended “to make app-based travel safer and more transparent for both drivers and passengers” while ensuring that “drivers are not exploite

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