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In the new rules, canceling the driver’s ride will impose a fine of 10% of the rent.
If you travel by hail, uber or rapido in the time of going to office or evening peak hours, then the pocket can now be burdened. The central government has released new guidelines, under which app based taxi companies will now be able to charge the fare of the base fair in peak hours.
Earlier this limit was 1.5 times, which has now been increased to 2 times. Learn new rules to increase fare in question and answer here…
Question: What new rule has the government made for cab companies?
answer: The central government has released the Motor Vehicle Agricultural Guidelines (MVAG) 2025 on Tuesday. Under this, cab companies like Ola, Uber, Rapido and Indrive have been allowed to recover the rent of base fare (2X) in peak hours. Earlier this limit was 1.5 times.
Question: What are peak hours?
answer: Peak hours are the time when traffic on the roads is high or the demand for cab increases, such as morning and evening busy time or during bad weather. During this time, cab companies will now be able to take more fare.
Question: Will the fare in non-pair of hours will also be affected?
answer: Yes, according to the new rules, the fare will be at least 50% of the rent base fare in non-pair of hours (when demand is low). That is, if the base fare is 100 rupees, then at least 50 rupees will have to be paid.
Question: What is base fare and who decides it?
answer: The base fare is the original rent that is fixed for cabs, auto-rickshaws or bike taxis. Governments of different states will decide this fare.
Prior to this, Ola Uber has been in controversies over collecting different base fairs in iPhone and Android.
Question: What will happen if the driver cancels the ride?
answer: If the driver canceled without any reason after accepting the ride, then he would be fined 10% of the fare, which can be up to a maximum of Rs 100.
Question: Will this rule apply only to the cab?
answer: No, this rule will also apply to other services like auto-rickshaw and bike taxi.
Question: How long will these rules come into force?
answer: The central government has advised all the states to implement these new rules by the next three months, ie September 2025.
Question: What will be the effect on passengers?
answer: Passengers may now have to pay more rent in peak hours. For example, if the base fare is Rs 100, then the peak hours may have to pay up to Rs 200. This will increase the burden on the pockets of those traveling by cab daily.
Question: Have any other changes have been made?
answer: Yes, up to 5 lakh insurance cover has been made mandatory for all drivers under the new rules, so that their safety is ensured.