Maharashtra orders FIRs against Ola, Uber, Rapido founders over illegal bike taxi operations
State government has directed the cyber crime department to register criminal cases against the founders of Ola, Uber and Rapido, alleging unauthorised bike taxi services in violation of state transport rules. The move escalates a long-running standoff between mobility aggregators and Maharashtra regulators.
Maharashtra government has directed the cyber crime department to file FIRs against founders of Ola, Uber, and Rapido for operating unauthorised bike taxi services illegally in the state, escalating regulatory action against mobility platforms.
Why this matters
Ola faces personal legal exposure for its founders alongside Uber and Rapido as Maharashtra hardens its stance on unlicensed bike taxis, marking a sharp escalation from prior regulatory warnings.
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