Pune Police Ask Google, Apple To Remove Rapido App Over Bike Taxi Operations
Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar wrote to Google and Apple seeking removal of Rapido's app due to alleged unlicensed bike taxi services in the city. An FIR was filed against Rapido's parent company Roppen Transportation Services after enforcement by the Pune Regional Transport Office found the platform facilitating paid rides on non-transport vehicles. The Pune district collector had previously directed Rapido to suspend operations until obtaining proper ebike taxi aggregator licensing, and the company's application remains pending with the transport department.
Key points
- Pune Police requested app removal from Google and Apple stores
- FIR filed for operating without required transport licenses
- Rapido's licensing application still pending with authorities
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