Kolkata: The state has prohibited app-based transport aggregators from operating vehicles registered for private use, directing them to remove all such vehicles from their platforms in seven days. The directive came following a notification, issued by transport principal secretary Ravi Inder Singh.A transport official said a substantial number of vehicles, registered in the ‘non-transport’ category, were being engaged on an on-demand transportation technology aggregators (ODTTAs), raising concerns over violation of statutory provisions and potential revenue losses through evasion of taxes, fees and other dues.The govt also directed all app-based transport aggregators operating in Bengal to have functional offices in the state. The offices should be equipped to facilitate communication with govt authorities, regulatory coordination, compliance monitoring and grievance redress. The govt said several aggregators had failed to maintain proper offices in Bengal, creating difficulties in regulatory supervision and addressing complaints.
