Maharashtra Mandates Domicile Proof for Driving Licences From August 1, Announces Bike Taxi Roadmap
The new rule is part of a broader policy to streamline licensing and regulate bike taxis, with Rs 16.25 lakh in fines collected against illegal operators.
- On Tuesday, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced in the Legislative Assembly that applicants seeking a driving licence must submit a domicile certificate starting August 1, 2026.
- Under the Maharashtra Bike Taxi Rules, every driver must possess a valid licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, along with a public service vehicle badge issued under the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
- The State Transport Authority issued 30-day temporary licences to aggregator companies Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd, Rapido operator Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd, and ANI Technologies Pvt Ltd, which operates Ola, with conditions to be met within one month.
- Authorities identified 814 vehicles operating without permits between April 2025 and March 2026, subsequently seizing 151 vehicles, registering 14 FIRs, and collecting Rs 16.25 lakh in fines from April to May 2026.
- Sarnaik stated the proposed rules await approval from the Law and Judiciary Department; under these regulations, bike taxi operators must pay a daily government fee of Rs 5, with Rs 2 from every trip credited to a driver welfare fund.
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Character Certificates, Local Focus: Maharashtra To Overhaul Bike Taxi Rules
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that bike taxi drivers will be required to hold a valid driving licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and a public service vehicle badge under the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
Maharashtra mandates domicile proof for driving licences from August 1, announces bike taxi roadmap
Minister Sarnaik said private motorcycles cannot be used to carry passengers without official permission. However, the State Transport Authority has issued 30-day temporary licences to aggregator companies.
Maharashtra driving licence new rule from Aug 1: Domicile certificate made mandatory
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik disclosed the timeline while addressing the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Tuesday, responding to a query tabled by MLA Dilip Lande during Question Hour.
Driving Licence Rules 2026: Maharashtra Makes Domicile Certificate Mandatory From August 1 | 📰 LatestLY
The Maharashtra government will make a domicile certificate mandatory for obtaining a driving licence starting August 1, 2026. The policy revision aims to streamline the licensing process, verify residential status, and regulate the growing commercial transport sector across the state. 📰 Driving Licence Rules 2026: Maharashtra Makes Domicile Certificate Mandatory From August 1.
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