Motor Vehicles Act and Transport Aggregator Guidelines in India

Transport Aggregator Regulations: Licensing and Safety Compliance

Transport aggregators (like Ola and Uber) are regulated under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the Motor Vehicle Aggregators Guidelines, 2020, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

1. Licensing Requirements

Aggregators must obtain operating licenses from the respective state transport authorities. The application requires establishing a local office, setting up driver training programs, and implementing GPS tracking systems in all vehicles.

2. Driver and Consumer Safety Mandates

Regulations place significant emphasis on passenger safety, requiring aggregators to implement panic buttons, driver background checks, and maximum working hour limits to prevent fatigue-related accidents.

Dinesh Prasad Tiwari & Associates advises mobility start-ups on regulatory compliance, licensing filings, and liability management under transport laws.