India, Sept. 19 -- The state transport department on Thursday fixed fares for app-based cabs at Rs.22.72 per kilometre, rounded off to Rs.23 from Rs.12/km, bringing them on par with Cool Cabs. Aggregator drivers' unions, however, have demanded immediate implementation of the Maharashtra Aggregator Policy, 2025, and called for a ban on bike taxis, warning that the cheaper two-wheeler service will severely affect their earnings.

As per the new rules notified by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA), aggregators will be allowed to raise fares by up to 1.5 times during peak demand instead of charging Rs.40-45 per km as before. During off-peak hours, they can offer discounts up to 25% but cannot slash rates to Rs.6-8 per ...