Overview

• Action was initiated against about 147 app-based taxi services in the past two days, according to the Motor Transport Department.
• Officials said 36 operators were found to have overcharged during the disruption, with fares rising from roughly Rs 200 to Rs 600–800.
• Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik directed strict measures and asked officials to consider revoking licences for repeat violations.
• The Mumbai Police Cyber Cell has been tasked with examining surge-pricing algorithms and potential digital manipulation of fares.
• Monitoring will continue through the monsoon after 447 mm of rain over 48 hours crippled trains, buses, and roads, pushing commuters to services such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido.