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Maharashtra Cyber orders app stores to remove illegal bike taxi apps after transport complaint
Technology
Published on 16 May 2026
Not police raids — app store takedowns are coming
Maharashtra Cybercrime police have launched action against alleged illegal bike taxi services across the state, after a complaint from the office of Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. Notices were sent to mobile app store platforms to remove applications facilitating unauthorised operations. The notice cites Maharashtra Cyber’s goal of preventing widespread use while protecting public safety and enforcing legal compliance. The notice references Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, warning app stores of potential liability if they fail to act.
- Maharashtra Cybercrime issued notices to app store platforms
- Apps enabling unauthorised bike taxi operations are targeted
- Trigger was a complaint from Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik’s office
- Notice cites intent to safeguard public safety and legal compliance
- Warnings reference Section 79(3)(b) and possible Section 85(2) action
- Bike taxi aggregators did not comment on the crackdown
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