Penalty for ride cancellation? Rapido, Uber have until Sept 1 to comply

2 min readUpdated: Jul 30, 2026 03:36 PM IST Maharashtra sets Sept 1 deadline to comply with aggregator rules. (Source: File/ Representational)App-based ride-hailing services in Maharashtra, including Ola, Uber and Rapido, have been given until September 1 to comply with Maharashtra’s norms for aggregators, including registration with the transport department and state transport authority-only licences, failing which they will face penal action, according to a directive issued by the state government. Companies operating without the prescribed registration or flouting norms will face strict action, the government has warned.As per the Transport Department’s directive, aggregator entities operating in Maharashtra have been asked to complete all procedures and documentation required for regi