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Uttar Pradesh Approves Licensing Rules for Ola and Uber, Pending Notification

Officials frame the move as a passenger-safety step pending a formal state notification.

Overview

  • UP’s Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, adopted the Centre’s July 2025 aggregator rules under Section 93 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
  • Ride-hailing firms must secure state registration and licences, with a ₹25,000 application fee and a ₹5 lakh licence fee for fleets of 50–100 or more vehicles, renewed every five years for ₹5,000.
  • No cab may operate without registration and certification, with mandatory driver medical exams, police verification, and vehicle fitness tests.
  • The state plans a public digital platform to display driver and vehicle details, increasing transparency and traceability.
  • Rules will take effect after an official notification; reported provisions include a 24x7 control room, route-deviation alerts, capped cancellation penalties, and insurance coverage for drivers and passengers.