Transport department challans vehicles for Rapido’s unlicensed operations
Tuesday, 13 AUGUST 2024 | PNS | DEHRADUN
In response to complaints regarding the operation of two-wheelers by Rapido in Dehradun without an aggregator license, the Transport department imposed challans on 45 Rapido riders during a checking drive on Monday. The regional transport officer (Enforcement) Shailesh Tiwari said that the department formed five teams under the supervision of ARTO (Enforcement) Rajendra Viratiya to conduct an intensive inspection drive on Saharanpur Road, Premnagar area, Chakrata Road and Haridwar Road on Monday. The teams issued challans to operators of 45 vehicles for violations. He stated that according to the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 and Uttarakhand On-Demand (IT-based) Contract Carriage Regulations, no individual is permitted to operate as an aggregator without obtaining the necessary license. He said that Rapido has been issued multiple notices by the RTO to obtain a license, but it has not complied so far. If it continues to operate vehicles through online services without the proper license, the aggregator will also be fined. The fine can amount to as much as Rs one lakh, he said. He claimed that the department has been consistently acting on complaints that Rapido is operating several private two-wheelers on a rental basis without proper authorisation. He also urged vehicle owners not to use private vehicles for Rapido operations. “Vehicles should be commercially registered for such operations to comply with the law. Severe penalties will be imposed if private vehicles are found operating on a rental basis. Drivers seeking more information about this are encouraged to contact the RTO,” he added.
