The Maharashtra government is planning to roll out its own app-based transport service for rickshaws, taxis and e-bikes. The service, currently dominated by private aggregators, will be operated in coordination with the state’s Transport Department, officials said.

Names such as Jai Maharashtra, Maha-Ride, Maha-Yatri and Maha-Go are being considered for the platform, they said.

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that the initiative is aimed at breaking private monopolies and offering fairer conditions to both passengers and drivers. The project is awaiting final approval from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.