India · Updated 17 Oct, 03:34 pm IST
Pune Police books Rapido over alleged unauthorised bike‑taxi operations
Why it matters for readers: It explains why some bike‑taxi apps may suddenly stop working in a city — because authorities can require licences.
- An FIR was registered at Vishrantwadi police station against Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd, Rapido's parent, for allegedly running bike‑taxi services without necessary licences.1
- The FIR alleges the company used its app to facilitate paid passenger rides on two‑wheelers registered as non‑transport vehicles.1
- The issue surfaced during an RTO enforcement drive when a Pune RTO motor vehicle inspector booked a Rapido ride through the app.1
- Pune District Collector and RTA chairman Jitendra Dudi directed Rapido to suspend bike‑taxi operations across Pune district until it obtains an e‑bike taxi aggregator licence.1
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