{"id":1309122,"date":"2026-05-05T08:29:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T02:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1309122"},"modified":"2026-05-05T08:29:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T02:59:49","slug":"uber-gets-notice-in-pune-over-breaking-fare-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/uber-gets-notice-in-pune-over-breaking-fare-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Uber Gets Notice In Pune Over Breaking Fare Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Regional Transport Office in Pune has issued a notice to Uber for <strong>not complying with government-approved fare rules<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities have warned that if Uber continues to ignore the norms, its <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/pune\/pune-rto-sends-letter-to-uber-over-fare-norm-non-compliance-cabbies-auto-drivers-to-face-action\/articleshow\/130809839.cms\"><strong>app could be deactivated in Pune<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Approved Fare Rules?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Regional Transport Authority had directed all ride-hailing platforms to follow a fixed fare structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Uber-Mobile-App-1-1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Uber Gets Notice In Pune Over Breaking Fare Rules\" class=\"wp-image-1309131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Uber-Mobile-App-1-1-1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Uber-Mobile-App-1-1-1-1-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Uber-Mobile-App-1-1-1-1-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u20b937 for the first 1.5 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20b925 per km thereafter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Platforms like Ola and Rapido have reportedly complied, but Uber has not yet aligned its pricing system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Action Against Drivers Likely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since taking direct action against Uber is legally complex, authorities are focusing on drivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cabs and autos using Uber will be <strong>checked on roads<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drivers not following fare norms may face <strong>fines<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some may be asked to <strong>remove the Uber app<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This enforcement strategy is aimed at pressuring the platform indirectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Direct Action Is Difficult<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials say strict action against Uber itself is tricky due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An ongoing case related to its operational permit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal limitations under current aggregator regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This has forced authorities to target individual operators instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-Running Fare Dispute in Pune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue is not new. Pune has seen months of conflict involving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drivers switching between app fares and meter fares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passenger complaints of overcharging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union threats like the \u201conly meter\u201d campaign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, the RTO had already fined drivers and warned aggregators to comply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Government Is Enforcing This<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fare regulation aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure <strong>price transparency<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect passengers from surge pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guarantee fair earnings (minimum 80% share) for drivers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It also tries to bring app-based services in line with traditional meter-based systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Commuters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If enforcement intensifies, commuters may see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More consistent pricing across apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced fare manipulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible short-term disruption in cab availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, stricter rules could improve long-term reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pune\u2019s crackdown on Uber signals a bigger shift\u2014<strong>app-based cab services are now being tightly regulated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If Uber fails to comply, stronger actions like app suspension could follow, reshaping how ride-hailing works in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Regional Transport Office in Pune has issued a notice to Uber for not complying with government-approved fare rules. 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