While the state seems to have done a credible job of updating the archaic rules, certain grey areas remain. But it is not the grey that seems to be bothering the aggregators — it is what has been put in black and white that is giving the aggregators the jitters. While Uber has come out and said it in so many words, Ola has been strangely quiet. In a message to customers last week, Uber urged them to send a petition to the state protesting against the proposed permit and licence fees, mandatory minimum fares, and price restrictions (most likely a ban on surge pricing).

The biggest bone of contention is the proposal to make the possession of a permit badge mandatory for drivers. There are only 38,000-odd going around in the city today and all of them are with traditional cab drivers. To get this badge, a driver must: be a domicile, have a commercial driving license, and display knowledge of Mumbai’s topography and local language.