Now private number bikes will also be booked through other aggregators including Uber-Rapido
Through the app or aggregators, now you will be able to book a bike of the price number and go on the journey. In fact, for the first time on Tuesday, the Central Government allowed the use of non-transport (private) motorcycles for passenger travel through Agrigeters, which is subject to the approval of the state government. According to PTI news, the guidelines at the Center states that the state government can allow the aggregation of non-transport motorcycles for the travel by the passenger through the aggregators. The advantage of this will be that there will be a decrease in traffic congestion and vehicle pollution. In addition, affordable passenger mobility, hyperlokal delivery and livelihood opportunities will arise.
What’s in guidelines?
According to the news, according to the ongoing guidelines, the state government can allow the aggregation of non-transport motorcycles for travel by passengers using its powers under Section 67 of Section 67 of the Act. Under sub-section (3) of Section 67 of the State Government Act, the aggregator can be imposed on daily/weekly/fortnightly basis to issue an authority to allow non-transport motorcycles to travel through such an aggregator, as can be decided by the state government.
Uber and Rapido welcomed
The central government’s decision relieves bike taxi operators such as Rapido and Uber, which has been working in the legal gray area for a long time, especially in states such as Karnataka, where there was a huge opposition to the ban on bike taxis recently. Other such companies including Uber and Rapido have welcomed the move. Uber appreciated the guidelines, saying that this is a visionary step towards promoting innovation and regulatory clarity.
Uber’s spokesperson said that we appreciate the consultation and balanced approach of the ministry and are committed to working closely with governments at all levels to support the effective and inclusive rollout of the framework. Rapido particularly welcomed the operation of section 23 of MVAG 2025. This section allows the aggregation of non-transport motorcycles for passenger trips. Rapido described it as a milestone in India’s visit to India’s developing India. Rapido said in a statement that by recognizing non-transport motorcycles (private bikes) as a means of shared mobility, the government has opened the doors of more affordable transport options for millions, especially in deprived and highly local areas.
There was significant change in shared mobility ecosystem
Since the year 2020, India’s shared mobility ecosystem has led to a rapid and significant change. In 2020, the government issued a motor vehicle aggregator guidelines 2020 under Section 93 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The increase in demand for diverse and flexible mobility solutions, including bike-sharing, starting of electric vehicles (EV) and auto-rickshaw rides, has comprehensive the consumer base. The motor vehicle aggregator guidelines 2020 have been revised to update the regulatory framework with development in the motor vehicle aggregator ecoSistum. The new guidelines attempt to provide a light-hearted regulatory system, paying attention to users’ safety and driver’s welfare issues.
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