Maharashtra has launched a major crackdown on app-based bike taxi platforms. FIRs have been filed against the directors of Uber and Rapido for allegedly violating transport rules. The move marks the state’s toughest action yet against bike taxi operations that have long operated in a grey zone.

The action comes after a fatal bike taxi accident on 29th November in Mulund, which renewed scrutiny on safety and compliance. According to State Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar, the aggregators were granted provisional permission only for e-bikes. Still, he noted that many vehicles on the road were non-electric or private motorcycles being used commercially. Both are clear violations, he said.

Officials also flagged breaches of fare rules and multiple safety requirements, including the mandatory rider–passenger divider for women. Show-cause notices have now been issued to both companies along with the FIRs.

The FIR against Uber has been registered in Thane’s Navghar Police Station. Rapido’s FIR was filed at Ghatkopar Police Station. The allegations include disobeying lawful orders, using private vehicles commercially, operating vehicles without valid registrations, acting as agents without authority, and causing wrongful loss through cheating.

The matter will now proceed under the oversight of the Maharashtra State Transport Department.

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