Maharashtra mulls bringing Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon under bike-taxi rules; is this legally feasible?
The Maharashtra government is contemplating extending the Bike-Taxi Rules, 2025, to include delivery service providers and e-commerce giants such as Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Amazon, and Flipkart. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik proposed that these entities should contribute 2 percent of each ride's fare to a drivers’ welfare fund and obtain a domicile certificate for a bike-taxi permit.
The rules also mandate the listing of unique licence identification numbers issued by the relevant state or regional transport authority. However, bringing delivery platforms under the bike-taxi regulations could encounter legal challenges. Drivers currently working with these aggregators often use privately-owned motorcycles and are concerned about the financial burden of purchasing electric bikes and meeting the mandatory requirements. The proposed amendments are currently under review by the Maharashtra Law and Judiciary department.
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