Archive · 28 Dec 2025
New Cab Aggregator Guidelines Introduce Tipping and Gender Options
The Indian government has updated the rules for cab services like Ola and Uber.
Now, passengers can tip drivers after their ride, and the full tip goes to the driver.
Passengers can also choose a driver of the same gender, including women drivers.
The rules also set limits on how much fares can change, and there are penalties if drivers or passengers cancel rides without a good reason.
The government can also suspend a cab service's license if they break the rules.
Passengers can now voluntarily tip drivers after the journey, with the full amount going to the driver.
Passengers can choose a driver of the same gender, including the option to select women drivers.
Dynamic pricing is allowed, with fares ranging from 50% below to twice the base fare.
Cancellation penalties of 10% of the fare (up to ₹100) apply for invalid cancellations by drivers or passengers.
The government can suspend a cab service's license for violations, after an inquiry.
- Who
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, India
- What
- Amendments to Motor Vehicles Aggregators Guidelines, 2025
- When
- December 15, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance passenger safety, flexibility, and driver welfare
- Notification Date
- December 15, 2025
- Voluntary Tipping
- Allowed post-journey, no deductions by aggregator
- Gender Selection
- Passengers can choose same-gender drivers, including women drivers
- Dynamic Pricing
- Fares can be 50% lower or up to twice the base fare
- Cancellation Penalty
- 10% of fare, not exceeding ₹100, for invalid cancellations by driver or passenger
- Suspension of License
- Possible for violations, after inquiry by Competent Authority