Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has announced plans to bring private passenger transport services providers, including Uber and Rapido, under a unified regulatory framework.
This initiative seeks to streamline operations, improve passenger safety, and address licensing and traffic-related concerns.
The announcement was made during a high-level meeting at the Mantralaya on Tuesday, January 15.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of Transport Sanjay Sethi, Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar, MSRTC Vice Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Madhav Kusekar, and representatives from transport companies via video conferencing.
Pratap Sarnaik stated that in line with the central government’s policies, it is important to regulate private transport companies under one set of transport rules. Passenger safety will be prioritised, and the regulation will include four-wheelers, bikes, and taxis.
He said that special consideration will be given to women drivers, and efforts will be made to create more job opportunities in the sector, the statement said.
Sarnaik also called for private companies to implement safety measures for their drivers and passengers, urging them to take proactive steps in ensuring security for the passengers and the drivers.
In a separate initiative, Minister Sarnaik announced plans to establish 25-bed hospitals in every district and a 100-bed hospital in Borivali, Mumbai, exclusively for Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employees.
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