Aaditya Thackeray Accuses Government of Undermining Mumbai's Public Transport

Aaditya Thackeray, a prominent leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), has raised concerns over the Maharashtra government's policy on app-based bus and bike-taxi services. He claims these approvals aim to undermine Mumbai's public transport.

The State Transport Authority recently granted provisional licences to app-based taxi services, including Ola, Uber, and Rapido, with a minimum fare set at Rs 15 for 1.5 km, stirring Thackeray's objections.

Thackeray criticizes the government's lack of support for BEST buses, accusing them of prioritizing privatization. Additionally, he called out the state Transport Minister for discrepancies involving bike taxi services and alleged financial ties with Rapido.

(With inputs from agencies.)