Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Mumbai Authorities Scrutinize Ride-Sharing Fares After Strike
In Mumbai, cab and auto drivers went on strike, causing problems for people needing rides.
The government is now looking into how apps like Ola and Uber decide their prices.
Drivers want their fares to match regular taxi prices and want other changes.
The government is checking if app prices are too low compared to the official rules.
Maharashtra is also creating new rules for app-based cabs to make things fairer for drivers and riders, like capping surge pricing and providing insurance.
Mumbai's transport commissioner demands explanation from Ola, Uber, and Rapido on fare calculations.
The demand follows a three-day strike by cab and auto drivers in Mumbai.
Drivers seek fare parity with conventional taxis, a ban on bike taxis, and a welfare board.
The government is investigating the difference between RTO-approved fares and app-based fares.
Maharashtra plans to implement the Aggregator Cabs Policy 2025, introducing new regulations.
- Who
- Transport Commissioner, Ola, Uber, Rapido, and striking cab/auto drivers.
- What
- Transport Commissioner is seeking fare calculation explanations from Ola, Uber, and Rapido.
- When
- The request follows a three-day strike starting July 9.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To address fare disputes and implement the Aggregator Cabs Policy 2025.
Drivers
Aggregators
Fare Parity
Drivers
App-based fares should match conventional taxi fares.
Aggregators
App-based fares are acceptable as they are.
Bike Taxis
Drivers
Bike taxis should be banned.
Aggregators
Bike taxis should be allowed.
- Strike Duration
- 3 days
- Strike Start Date
- July 9
- RTO Fare (Pune, 10km)
- ₹250
- Uber Fare (Pune, 10km)
- ₹175
- Policy
- Aggregator Cabs Policy 2025
- Policy Aims
- Regulation and driver welfare