Why Maharashtra asked Google to remove Uber, Ola, Rapido from App Stores
Maharashtra's government has ordered the removal of bike taxi apps Ola, Uber, and Rapido from app stores due to illegal operations. The transport minister cited safety concerns and lack of compliance with regulations as key reasons for this action. However, the implementation of this order is currently on hold as authorities seek alternative solutions.
- ▪Maharashtra's cyber department issued notices to Apple and Google to remove the apps from their stores.
- ▪The transport minister highlighted inadequate safety measures and unauthorized operations as major issues.
- ▪A recent incident involving a bike taxi service resulted in a woman's death, prompting the government's action.
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Why Maharashtra asked Google to remove Uber, Ola, Rapido from App StoresMaharashtra's cyber department on Friday served notices to Apple and Google ordering removal of Ola, Uber and Rapido apps from their app stores.Updated on: May 17, 2026 7:26 PM ISTEdited by Sana FaziliShare viaCopy link The Maharashtra government has tightened its noose around bike taxi services provided by online apps such as Ola, Uber and Rapido as the government maintains that bike taxis are not allowed to operate in the state.Photo for representation (Representative image/Unsplash)In connection with this, transport minister Pratap Sarnaik early this week ordered the cyber crime department of the police to shut down unauthorised bike taxi apps of aggregators such as Ola, Uber and Rapido, and register cases against…
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