The Maharashtra government has released detailed rules for electric bike taxi services. This comes three weeks after the proposal to allow e-bike taxis was approved. The new rules apply to cities across the state.
Eligibility criteria for riders:Must be between 20 and 50 years of age.
Must hold a valid driving licence under Section 3 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Must wear an identity badge as per Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Rules.
Must undergo training provided by the operator.
Can work a maximum of 8 hours per day.
Only electric two-wheelers will be allowed under the regulation.
Operators must have a minimum fleet of 50 e-bikes to get a five-year state-wide permit. The Regional Transport Authority will issue the licence.
They should have a valid vehicle registration, insurance, and fitness certificates for all bikes.
They must conduct strict background checks on all riders and provide emergency contact info for them.
They must provide training for all riders.
They must provide adequate parking space for the fleet.
They must aim to have 50% women drivers in the workforce over time.
They must allow female passengers to choose female co-passengers for added comfort and safety.
Bikes should be of the same colour. The words "Bike Taxi" and the operator’s name and contact number must be displayed on each bike.
Each journey is limited to 15 kilometres.
Only one passenger is allowed per ride.
Children under 12 years are not allowed to ride as pillion passengers.
The two-wheelers must have a rain cover and a physical divider between the rider and the passenger during the monsoon.
All vehicles must have mandatory GPS tracking.
There will be bike taxi stations and charging infrastructure.
Fares will be decided by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA).
Bike will function through a website or mobile application.
Service should comply with safety regulations set by the government.
Each ride will be registered, tracked and monitored.
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