GST Council eyes clarity on cab aggregator tax; Ola, Uber, Rapido fares in focus
GST Council may clarify whether 5% GST applies on full ride fare or only platform commission for Ola, Uber and Rapido. While the move aims to ease compliance for aggregators, commuters could face higher fares if the tax is passed through end-to-end.
What happened
GST Council may clarify whether 5% GST applies on full ride fare or only platform commission for cab aggregators Ola, Uber, Rapido. Move aims to ease
Key facts
- 5% GST
Why this matters
Monitor the Council ruling for M&A timing—aggregators facing full-fare GST may see depressed valuations and become acquisition or consolidation candidates in the mobility stack.