Surge Pricing: Govt Allows Cab Aggregators to Charge 2X Base Fare During Peak Hours

Govt permits surge fares of up to 2x base rate for cab aggregators

Ola, Uber, Rapido users: Govt allows up to twice surge pricing, Rs 100 cancellation charge under new rules

States were anticipated to implement these updated guidelines within three months of their release and could also add any necessary provisions as needed.

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The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2025, bringing major changes for app-based services like Ola, Uber, and Rapido. The rules aim to boost pricing transparency, enhance passenger safety, protect driver rights, and enforce stricter accountability measures. 📰 What Are New Rules for Ola, Uber, Rapido on Peak-Hour Pricing, Ride Cancellations? Know Key Points of Centre’s New Motor …

Surge pricing: Govt allows cab aggregators to charge 2X base fare during peak hours

Earlier, the vehicle aggregators could charge 1.5 times the base fare as surge price or dynamic fare during peak hours.

Centre allows Ola, Uber to charge up to 2x base fare during peak hours

During non-peak hours, the guidelines now prevent ride-hailing firms from offering fares at less than 50% of the base rate, aiming to bring consistency to pricing structures across platforms.

Ola, Uber, Rapido rides set to get expensive during peak hours as Centre revises rules

The move is likely to hike the cost of travel at a time when some states are enforcing a strict fuel ban on old vehicles, adding to anxiety over rising cost pressures