After Ola, InDrive, Chandigarh Cracks Down on Uber and Rapido
What Happened
"Chandigarh’s State Transport Authority (STA) has suspended the aggregator licences of Uber and Rapido for six months with immediate effect, citing non-compliance with the Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicles Aggregators Rules, 2025. Authorities said the companies failed to provide required documents and satisfactory responses despite multiple notices and meetings. The action follows similar six-month suspensions imposed earlier on Ola and InDrive, leaving Bharat Taxi as the only major app-based ride-hailing platform currently operating in the city.
Key Takeaways
The crackdown reflects Chandigarh’s stricter enforcement of aggregator rules covering driver insurance, training, fare regulation and other compliance requirements. The move could disrupt app-based cab and bike-taxi availability for commuters while increasing pressure on ride-hailing companies to meet local regulatory standards.