Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Mumbai App Cabs to Charge Meter Fares from Tuesday
Cab drivers in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur using apps like Ola and Uber will start charging fares based on the meter, as per government rules.
This is because the apps haven't updated their rates to match the government's new policy from May.
The IGWF is pushing for this change.
The new rates are based on car size.
Passengers will pay more, and students expressed concern.
The government wants to avoid unfair competition with regular taxis.
Drivers and passengers will also face penalties for canceling rides.
Cab drivers in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur will charge meter-based rates on apps.
The IGWF announced the change due to apps failing to update rates.
Rates are based on the May policy from the Maharashtra government.
Passengers will pay more, potentially doubling expenses.
Fines will be imposed for ride cancellations by drivers or passengers.
- Who
- The Indian Gig Workers’ Front (IGWF) and cab drivers in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.
- What
- Cab drivers will charge meter-based rates on aggregator apps.
- When
- Starting Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.
- Why
- Aggregator apps have failed to update rates per the Maharashtra government's May policy.
Passengers
Cab Drivers
Fare Increases
Passengers
Passengers are concerned about significant fare increases potentially doubling their expenses.
Cab Drivers
Cab drivers are following government regulations for fair compensation.
- Affected Cities
- Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
- Implementation Date
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- Initiating Body
- Indian Gig Workers’ Front (IGWF)
- Government Policy
- Maharashtra Government (May)
- Base Fare Source
- RTO rates for taxis/autos
- Small Car Rate (per km)
- Rs 28
- Medium Car Rate (per km)
- Rs 31
- Large Car Rate (per km)
- Rs 34