{"id":1293971,"date":"2025-04-23T06:41:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T01:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1293971"},"modified":"2025-04-23T06:53:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T01:23:23","slug":"maharashtra-allows-bike-taxis-separator-shield-must-50-will-be-women-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/maharashtra-allows-bike-taxis-separator-shield-must-50-will-be-women-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Maharashtra Allows Bike Taxis: Separator Shield Must; 50% Will Be Women Drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a landmark move to boost eco-friendly transport and improve last-mile connectivity, the <strong>Maharashtra government has officially approved a bike taxi policy<\/strong>, mandating the use of a <strong>100 percent electric fleet<\/strong> across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-6.38.28\u202fAM-1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1293983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-6.38.28\u202fAM-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-6.38.28\u202fAM-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-6.38.28\u202fAM-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-6.38.28\u202fAM-1536x857.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-23-at-6.38.28\u202fAM-2048x1143.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The policy will apply to <strong>all cities with a population of one lakh and above<\/strong>, offering a new, sustainable transport option for short-distance urban travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features of the Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has laid out several <strong>strict regulations<\/strong> to ensure passenger safety and operational efficiency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Only one passenger<\/strong> allowed per bike taxi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum driver age<\/strong> set at 20 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Children under 12<\/strong> are not allowed to travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Separating shields<\/strong> to be installed for the safety of female passengers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPS tracking and <strong>emergency contact features<\/strong> are mandatory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasonal monsoon covers<\/strong> to ensure weather protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Push for Female Inclusion and Insurance Coverage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a move towards <strong>gender inclusivity<\/strong>, the government has also proposed to increase the number of <strong>female drivers to 50 percent<\/strong>, although a clear timeline for this target has not yet been defined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To further improve safety, aggregators must provide <strong>insurance coverage for both riders and passengers<\/strong> in the event of an accident or fatality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permits and Distance Cap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The state transport department will initially issue <strong>50 non-transferable permits<\/strong>, each valid for <strong>five years<\/strong>. Additionally, the <strong>maximum ride distance<\/strong> is capped at <strong>15 kilometres<\/strong>, aimed at controlling usage and ensuring quality service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Step Towards Cleaner, Smarter Transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly introduced policy is expected to <strong>revolutionize last-mile connectivity<\/strong> in Maharashtra\u2019s urban areas while also contributing to <strong>reduced carbon emissions<\/strong>. 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