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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.

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.