India, Dec. 19 -- Passengers using app-based transport services such as taxis and autorickshaws are unlikely to get relief from arbitrary and fluctuating fares at least until February next year. Although the state government has formulated the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Policy to regulate app-based aggregator companies, its implementation has been delayed due to the model code of conduct (MCC) in force for municipal elections, expected to be lifted around February next year.

Under the current aggregator-related rules of the transport department, app-based companies are required to follow certain norms. However, aggregator drivers, including those associated with major companies as well as other app-based taxi and auto services,...