Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Uber Faces Legal Action in Maharashtra
Uber is in trouble in Maharashtra, India.
A woman booked a ride through the Uber app, but the bike rider took her to a lonely place, hurt her, and stole from her.
The police found out that Uber was working without the right permission from the government.
So, they filed a case against Uber.
The government officer in charge started an investigation.
Uber hasn't said anything about this yet.
Uber is accused of operating bike taxi services in Kalyan, Maharashtra without a required license.
A bike rider booked through Uber allegedly molested and robbed a woman passenger in a deserted area.
An FIR was registered against Uber for illegal operation and causing loss of government revenue.
Deputy Regional Transport Officer Ashutosh Barkul ordered an inquiry into the incident.
Uber's response to the allegations was not immediately available.
- Who
- Uber and an unidentified bike rider
- What
- Alleged illegal operation and molestation of a passenger
- When
- Since January 2025, with recent incident and FIR filed two days ago
- Where
- Kalyan, Maharashtra
- Why
- Uber allegedly operated without a service provision license, leading to a criminal case
- Company Involved
- Uber
- Location
- Kalyan, Maharashtra
- Incident
- Molestation and robbery of a passenger
- Action Taken
- FIR registered against Uber
- Allegation
- Operating without required permission
- Officer Involved
- Deputy Regional Transport Officer Ashutosh Barkul
- Date of Alleged Illegal Operation
- Since January 2025