Pune police have formally requested that Google and Apple remove the Rapido mobile application from their digital storefronts. The request follows allegations that the company has continued to operate bike taxi services in the city without obtaining the necessary regulatory licenses.
April 29, 2025
The Transport Commissioner’s Office issued an initial notice to the platform regarding its operations. This directive preceded further enforcement actions by local authorities concerning the legality of the bike taxi service model.
October 15, 2025
Authorities issued a formal warning to the platform, citing continued unauthorized activity. This notice served as a precursor to legal action taken after the Pune Regional Transport Office conducted an enforcement drive, during which a motor vehicle inspector successfully booked a passenger ride through the application.
August 11, 2026
Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd, the parent entity of Rapido, submitted an application for an aggregator license to the Transport Commissioner’s Office in Mumbai. According to police records, this application remained pending at the time the First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the Vishrantwadi police station.
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