Big blow to Rapido, Ola and Uber as Delhi govt bars bike services

Digital apps, engaging as an aggregator, will be charged a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh under Motor Vehicles Act

The Delhi Transport Department has asked mobility players such as Uber, Ola and Rapido to stop plying their bike taxi services. The Delhi Transport Department on February 20 issued a public notice and directed such platforms to immediately stop operations to avoid prosecution and penalty.

“It has been brought to notice that two-wheelers having non-transport (private) registration mark/numbers are being used to carry passengers on hire, which is a purely commercial operation and a violation of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,” the transport department said in the notice.

The transport department said any violation will result in a fine of Rs