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Pune Riders Await New Aggregator Rules to Curb Overcharging
Pune commuters have been paying too much for cabs and autos.
The state government said that companies like Ola, Uber and Rapido must follow new rules by September 1.
These rules set a base price for each kilometer and limit how much the price can rise.
Drivers must keep at least 80% of the fare.
The new rules should stop drivers from charging extra when the app shows a lower price.
Pune riders face a September 1 deadline to comply with Maharashtra aggregator rules.
The rules set a base fare and cap surge pricing at 1.5 times the base fare.
Drivers must receive at least 80% of the fare collected.
Commuters report overcharging, especially during peak hours and bad weather.
The state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik warned of legal action for non‑compliance.
- Who
- State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and ride‑hailing platforms Ola, Uber, Rapido
- What
- New Maharashtra aggregator rules and a licensing deadline to curb overcharging
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- When
- Rules notified July 15, 2026; licensing deadline September 1, 2025
- Why
- To enforce fare compliance and protect commuters from inflated fares
Key facts
- Deadline for aggregator licensing
- September 1, 2025
- Base fare for autos
- Rs 25 for first 1.5 km, Rs 17 per subsequent km
- Base fare for cabs
- Rs 37 for first 1.5 km, Rs 25 per subsequent km
- Maximum surge multiplier
- 1.5 times base fare
- Driver share of fare
- At least 80%
Quotes
Madhuri Netake
Pune commuter and resident of Karve Nagar
“Platform aggregators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido will have to comply with the newly notified aggregator rules and secure their licences by September 1, failing which they could face strict legal action, including suspension of operations.”
indianexpress.com
“Suppose for a certain distance if the fare shown on the app is less than government-approved rates, then the driver insists that they would follow only meter fare.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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