New Delhi: Extending GST liability to subscription-based ride-hailing platforms such as Rapido and Bharat Taxi could reduce driver earnings, curb participation and weaken passenger demand, an Esya Centre report said.
The report, based on a survey of more than 2,100 drivers and passengers across 13 cities, examines subscription or software-as-a-service (SaaS) models used by platforms such as Rapido, Bharat Taxi and similar apps, where drivers typically pay a fixed subscription fee for access to customers and negotiate fares directly with passengers.
