Pune Moves to Disable Rapido Bike-Taxi Service After FIR Over Alleged Unauthorised Operations
What Happened
Pune District Collector and Regional Transport Authority (RTA) chairman Jitendra Dudi has asked the city police to ensure the bike-taxi option on Rapido's app is disabled in Pune district, according to multiple reports. The move follows an FIR registered on 16 October 2026 against Rapido operator Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd. for allegedly facilitating bike-taxi rides using non-transport, petrol-powered motorcycles without the required approvals. Authorities say no permission has been granted for such operations in Pune.
Key Takeaways
The case highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny of bike-taxi services in Maharashtra. Pune authorities are not only pursuing enforcement against riders but are also seeking action against app-based platforms that allegedly facilitate services without required licences or permissions