The Maharashtra transport department recently initiated special penal action and charged 57 vehicles of various bike taxi aggregators, collecting a fine of Rs 1.5 lakh, for running services “illegally”.

“Further investigation and action are underway, and strict action will be taken against any vehicle owner or aggregator company violating the rules. The state government is in the process of finalising its e-bike taxi policy. Accordingly, the concerned organisations should get licences and start their e-bike taxi services,” a transport official said.

Pratak Sarnaik, transport minister