Maharashtra transport department proposes daily fee for petrol bike taxis

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Maharashtra's transport department plans to legalize petrol bike taxis, charging drivers Rs 5 daily. This reverses a previous stance against them to promote electric vehicles. The proposal aims to generate state revenue and youth employment, despite undermining the state's own Electric Vehicle Policy. It includes a Rs 2 per ride welfare contribution. The framework, sent for legal review, also mandates safety measures like driver verification and licenses, with a final decision pending consultation with the Chief Minister.


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