In Jammu and Kashmir, the authorities have imposed a ban on bike and cab service provider Rapido due to company functioning without the required permissions.
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Jammu, Jasmeet Singh, issued a circular stating that the company was operating without an aggregator certificate, making its services illegal in the Union Territory.
The action follows a statement by Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, who clarified that Rapido does not hold a licence to operate in Jammu and Kashmir.
In a post on X, Mahajan said his office had received multiple complaints regarding the company’s services in different parts of the UT and warned commuters against using them.
RTO Jammu stated that any aggregator company must register with the Transport Commissioner’s office and obtain the necessary approvals before starting operations in the region.
He further noted that Rapido would be required to establish a local office and set up a control room to ensure proper monitoring of vehicles and passengers.
Highlighting security concerns, the RTO said unregulated services could pose risks if misused by anti-social or anti-national elements, making tracking difficult.
He emphasised that verification of vehicles, drivers, and related documents is essential to ensure public safety.
