Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Maharashtra Government Pledges Action on Cab Driver Demands
The Maharashtra government met with app-based cab drivers to talk about their problems.
The drivers want fair fares and the government to enforce rules.
The government is also supposed to take legal action against companies like Ola, Uber, and Rapido if they do not follow the rules.
The drivers have been protesting, and they want equal treatment for themselves and ride-hailing companies.
Some apps still don't show the correct fares, as of two weeks after the date they were to be updated, September 18, 2025.
Maharashtra government met with app-based cab drivers.
The government acknowledged drivers' demands were fair.
Transport Commissioner Kalskar was told to take action against rule-breaking companies.
Drivers are protesting because app companies are not following fare rules.
Drivers have been protesting at Azad Maidan since July 15, 2025, with a hunger strike between July 18-24.
- Who
- Maharashtra government and App-based cab drivers
- What
- Held a meeting and discussed demands
- When
- Meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2025 (protest start)
- Where
- Mumbai, at Azad Maidan
- Why
- To address cab driver demands, including fare issues and rule enforcement
- Meeting Participants
- Maharashtra Government, App-based Cab Driver Representatives
- Key Government Officials
- Vidyadhar Mahale, Bharat Kalskar
- Drivers' Union Leader
- Keshav Nana Kshirsagar
- Primary Government Action
- Addressing Driver Demands
- Current Status of Apps
- Not compliant with fare rules.
- Protest Location
- Azad Maidan, Mumbai
