Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Delhi Approves Private EVs as Shared Taxis
The Delhi government has agreed to let private electric cars be used as shared taxis.
Companies like Ola, Uber, and Rapido will start these services soon, including taxis driven by women.
The government wants to reduce pollution by having fewer cars on the road and will help set up charging stations for electric vehicles.
They also suggested shuttle services on the Ring Road and to the airport.
The companies and the government will work together to make sure these new services are safe and good for the environment.
Delhi government agrees in principle to allow privately-owned EVs as shared taxis.
Ola, Uber, and Rapido to start shared taxi services within a month, including women-driven taxis.
Government to amend rules and support EV initiatives, including pilot projects.
Companies to explore integrating e-rickshaws and operating shuttle services on Ring Road and to the airport.
Government to provide land for charging stations, with companies managing battery waste.
- Who
- Delhi government, Ola, Uber, Rapido, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Honda
- What
- Agreement to allow privately-owned EVs as shared taxis and promote EV adoption
- When
- Services to start within a month; meeting held on January 2
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To encourage public adoption of EVs and promote shared mobility for pollution control
- Agreement
- Delhi government agrees in principle to allow privately-owned EVs as shared taxis
- Companies Involved
- Ola, Uber, Rapido, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Honda
- Services to Start
- Shared taxis and women-driven taxis within a month
- Government Support
- Full support for EV initiatives and pilot projects
- Pollution Control
- Reducing vehicle numbers key to pollution control
- Charging Infrastructure
- Government to provide land for charging stations
- Women-Friendly Taxis
- Companies to operate taxis driven by women
- Shuttle Services
- Suggested for Ring Road and airport routes
Sources
Delhi govt agrees in principle to allow privately-owned EVs to operate as shared taxis
Delhi govt clears private EVs as shared taxis; Ola, Uber plan rollout within a month
Delhi govt gives in-principle nod to run privately-owned EVs as shared taxis
Delhi govt plans to allow private EVs and BS-VI cars to operate as taxis; shared rides planned
