New Delhi, April 4 The Karnataka government has renewed Uber's transport aggregator license until December 30, 2026, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The company's permit to provide on-demand rides expired in December 2021, and all ride service providers have been in talks with the state government for renewal. However, these aggregators continued to operate in the state.
The Uber spokesperson said that the Karnataka State Transport Authority (KSTA), under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Aggregator Rules, 2016, has renewed the transport aggregator license for a period of five years, effective from December 31, 2021 to December 30, 2026.
"We are pleased to receive our Transport Aggregator License in Karnataka – a state that has been one of Uber's most important markets in India. This license reflects our continued commitment to serving riders and drivers across the state. We remain focused on working closely with the government to strengthen a safe, reliable, and technology-led mobility ecosystem for urban mobility," the spokesperson said.
The permit excludes bike-based ride services.