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Exclusive: Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto face EV mandate, rider welfare levy under Maharashtra plan
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The Indian Express
Currently, such platforms are governed by central laws, including the Consumer Protection Act, 2019; the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020; and the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Maharashtra does not have a separate regulatory framework for these services, unlike its Aggregator Rules, 2026, which govern ride-hailing apps such as Ola, Uber and Rapido.
He said that requirements relating to maintaining an EV fleet and other compliances would apply to such aggregators if the amendments are finalised and approved.
The amendments have been submitted to the State Law and Judiciary department for scrutiny.
However, these norms do not prescribe specific details on welfare fund schemes other than compliance with overall labour regulations in India.