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Maharashtra to Finalize State-Run Ride-Hailing App Following Top Leadership Approval

Having secured in-principle endorsement from the chief minister with his deputies, the project advances to a Mantralaya design review on August 5.

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Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and state Minister of Transport Pratap Sarnaik during the inspection of the IT security system in the Smart Bus operated by the ST Corporation between Thane and Nagpur, in Thane on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)
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Overview

  • In-principle approval has been obtained from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis alongside Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar for the state-operated mobility platform.
  • Officials have shortlisted four tentative names—Jai Maharashtra, Maha-Ride, Maha-Yatri and Maha-Go—for the upcoming app.
  • Technical development is underway in collaboration with the Maharashtra Institute for Transport Technology, MITRA and private technology partners.
  • Mumbai Bank will extend vehicle loans at a 10 percent interest rate while state development corporations provide an 11 percent subsidy to make borrowing effectively interest-free for youth.
  • A final design review meeting is set for August 5 at Mantralaya to secure cabinet clearance and firm up the launch timeline.