2X surge cap, cancellation fee, and push for bike taxis

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2025, bringing in new rules for ride-hailing platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido. These rules officially allow surge pricing, support bike-taxi services, and set clear guidelines around driver commissions, cancellations, and compliance.

The most significant provision is the legalization of dynamic pricing, allowing platforms to charge up to 2X the base fare during peak demand and…