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Maharashtra Mandates Ola, Uber, Rapido to Transition to 100% Electric in 9 Months
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 06:02 PM
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The Maharashtra government has issued a directive to major ride‑hailing platforms Ola, Uber and Rapido, giving them a nine‑month window to convert their entire fleet to electric vehicles.
Maharashtra’s Ministry of Transport has issued a directive to ride‑hailing giants Ola, Uber and Rapido, mandating a full transition to electric vehicles within nine months.
The order, issued on Tuesday, requires the companies to replace all petrol and diesel cars in their fleets with electric models by the end of the stipulated period, with penalties for non‑compliance.
The move is part of the state’s broader strategy to cut urban emissions and boost the electric‑mobility ecosystem, which includes expanding charging infrastructure and offering subsidies for EV purchases.
Officials said the directive aligns with Maharashtra’s climate targets and aims to position the state as a leader in sustainable transportation.
The order, issued on Tuesday, requires the companies to replace all petrol and diesel cars in their fleets with electric models by the end of the stipulated period, with penalties for non‑compliance.
The move is part of the state’s broader strategy to cut urban emissions and boost the electric‑mobility ecosystem, which includes expanding charging infrastructure and offering subsidies for EV purchases.
Officials said the directive aligns with Maharashtra’s climate targets and aims to position the state as a leader in sustainable transportation.