India • Jul 02, 2025

Government updates ride-hailing regulations

India just dropped new rules for ride-hailing apps like Ola, Uber, and Rapido.
Now, surge pricing is officially allowed—fares can go up to 2x during peak hours and drop by half when it's quiet.
For the first time, states can let private motorcycles run as bike taxis with short-term permits.

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What to expect now?

These changes could make rides more flexible (and sometimes cheaper), plus open up affordable bike taxi options—great for quick trips or beating traffic.
Drivers get a clearer deal too: they keep at least 80% of fares if using their own vehicle.
There are also new safety steps like police checks for drivers, panic buttons in vehicles, and apps in local languages.
Overall, expect more choices and safer rides soon.