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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules 2026 notified: From surge pricing to private carpooling to Rs 1 crore penalty, what changes for Ola, Uber, Rapido users

The Maharashtra government has notified the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026, bringing app-based passenger transport services, including those operated by Ola, Uber and Rapido, under a uniform regulatory framework.

The rules, notified on Wednesday by the Devendra Fadnavis-led government, introduce licensing requirements for aggregators, regulate fares, strengthen passenger safety measures and lay down provisions for driver welfare.

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