State suspends issuance of new auto-rickshaw licences

Maharashtra authorities connected Monday (March 9, 2026) ordered a impermanent halt to the issuance of caller auto-rickshaw permits crossed the State. The decision, effectual immediately, was announced by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik.

Mr. Sarnaik stated that the substance would beryllium placed earlier the cabinet. A caller argumentation and modular operating process (SOP) would beryllium formulated earlier the process resumes. “A determination connected issuing caller licences volition beryllium taken lone aft discussions with the cabinet,” helium said.