Uber, Rapido Rides Could Cost 2X During Peak Hours With New Govt Guidelines

The government has permitted ride-hailing services like Ola and Uber to set their fares at up to double the base rate during peak times, an increase from the previous limit of 1.5 times, and not to go below 50 per cent during off-peak hours. This change is part of the newly introduced Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines (MVAG) 2025.

The Transport Ministry has approved a penalty of 10 percent of the fare, capped at Rs 100, to be charged to drivers if a ride is cancelled without a valid reason. A similar fee will also apply to passengers for cancelling their rides.