Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Mumbai Approves Bike Taxis, Offering Cheaper Transport
Mumbai now has bike taxis from Ola, Uber, and Rapido.
These services are cheaper than regular taxis and auto-rickshaws.
The fare starts at ₹15 for the first 1.5 km, then ₹10.27 for each extra kilometer.
The companies received temporary licenses and must apply for permanent ones soon.
Bike taxis must use electric bikes, be painted yellow, and follow specific rules for safety and operation.
Ola, Uber, and Rapido received provisional licenses for bike taxi services.
Bike taxis are expected to be cheaper than black-and-yellow taxis and autos.
The minimum fare is ₹15 for the first 1.5 km.
The fare beyond 1.5 km is ₹10.27 per km.
Only electric two-wheelers are allowed.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Transport Authority (STA)
- What
- Granted provisional licenses for bike taxi services
- When
- September 16, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
- Why
- To provide a cheaper transport alternative
- Licensed Companies
- Ola, Uber, Rapido
- Minimum Fare
- ₹15 for first 1.5 km
- Fare Beyond 1.5 km
- ₹10.27 per km
- License Validity
- 5 years
- Fleet Requirement
- Minimum 50 electric bikes registered in Maharashtra
Sources
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