The Delhi government’s transport department will begin enforcing the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme from July 15, according to officials on Friday.
The scheme requires service providers to register and obtain a licence to operate cab and delivery services. Although the application deadline was June 15, a one-month extension was granted.
“In a meeting on June 11, department officials confirmed the enforcement of the scheme from July 15,” an official said. To date, 20 licences have been issued, with major companies like Uber, Ola, and Swiggy already licensed.
“From Monday, we will initiate an enforcement drive. Drivers working for aggregators will be fined for violations such as operating without a licence or not meeting the electric vehicle transition deadline,” another official explained.
Licences under the scheme are valid for five years and require service providers to gradually transition to electric vehicles to reduce air pollution, with a complete shift to electric fleets by 2030. Penalties for violations range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1 lakh per incident.
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), representing over 600 companies, has requested a 45-day extension from Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, citing significant challenges in meeting the July 15 deadline.
The IAMAI highlighted issues like delays from gig workers in submitting necessary documents and technical problems with the portal, which has been crashing and delaying uploads.
The IAMAI warned that enforcing the scheme from July 15 could disrupt cab and delivery services in Delhi, impacting millions of residents. They have requested an extension of at least 45 days to ensure compliance. (With inputs from PTI)
