India, Sept. 16 -- Fares of e-bike taxis were announced by the transport authorities on Monday, capping months of anticipation for the much-awaited service. The fares, fixed by the State Transport Authority (STA) and cleared by the state transport department, will be governed by the Maharashtra Bike-Taxi Rules, 2025.

The base fare for bike taxis will be Rs.15 for the first 1.5km, and Rs.10.27 for every additional kilometre, compared to autorickshaws - base fare Rs.26 and Rs.17.14 for every subsequent kilometre; and black-and-yellow taxis - base fare of Rs.31 and Rs.20.66 for every additional kilometre.

The transport department also said on Monday that it will offer app-based bike-taxi aggregators a provisional licence ahead of a permane...