Maharashtra Revokes Bike Taxi Licenses; Rapido, Ola, Uber Hit for Failing Norms

• Maharashtra government revoked provisional licenses of bike taxi aggregators like Rapido, Ola, and Uber.
• Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated aggregators failed to meet mandatory requirements, including electric vehicles, within 30 days.
• The move aims to prevent illegal bike taxis on roads, as many currently operating in Mumbai and MMR are deemed unlawful.
• Complaints cited include accidents, women's security concerns, and the 'arrogance' of bike aggregators.
• Since April 2024, RTOs have fined 130 bike taxis Rs 33 lakh; directions given to book owners instead of just riders.