Maharashtra's transport department has proposed amendments to the Maharashtra Bike-Taxi Rules, 2025, that would bring delivery platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, and Zepto under a state transport framework for the first time. The draft, sent to the State Law and Judiciary Department for scrutiny, mandates these platforms to operate electric vehicle (EV) fleets and contribute 2% of fare per ride to a rider welfare fund, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik confirmed.
The proposed rules define "delivery service providers" as entities owning or operating vehicle fleets for product, parcel, and package services. Platforms would be required to run EV-only fleets, enable GPS tracking for drivers and vehicles, provide insurance coverage, follow fares set by the Regional Transport Authority, and obtain unique license identification numbers. The 2% levy would fund pensions, accident insurance, EV loans, and children’s education for riders. The proposal also includes a real-time vehicle monitoring portal similar to the one used for Ola, Uber, and Rapido under Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2026.
Currently, these delivery platforms operate under central laws such as the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, without specific state-level transport regulations. The amendment marks a shift by bringing these services under state jurisdiction, aligning them with other mobility services and addressing rider welfare through dedicated funding. This move reflects growing regulatory attention on gig economy workers and environmental sustainability through EV adoption.
The draft amendments are under review by the State Law and Judiciary Department, with Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik confirming the inclusion of all bikes plying less than 15 kilometers under the policy. The final rules will determine the operational and financial responsibilities of delivery platforms in Maharashtra’s evolving transport landscape.