Uber faces legal action after fatal Mumbai bike taxi crash involving Yamaha motorcycle

A tragic collision exposes Uber’s compliance gaps in Mumbai. How did an unregistered Yamaha bike slip through the system—and what’s next for ride-hailing safety?

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2025 December 4 . 1:12 PM

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This picture is clicked outside the city. There are two people riding bikes. In front of them, we... — This picture is clicked outside the city. There are two people riding bikes. In front of them, we see a vehicle which is brown in color and on the right of the man wearing yellow jacket, we see signals traffic signals. Behind the train, we see trees and sky.

Uber faces legal action after fatal Mumbai bike taxi crash involving Yamaha motorcycle

Mumbai police have filed a case against Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd after a fatal bike taxi accident. The incident involved a rider using an unregistered Yamaha motorcycle, breaking the company’s permit rules. Authorities registered an FIR under criminal and motor vehicle laws.

The accident occurred when a cement mixer truck collided with a Yamaha motorcycle driven by Ganesh Madhav, an Uber 'rider partner'. The crash killed passenger Shubhangi Magare. Investigations revealed Madhav was using his private Yamaha motorcycle instead of the registered Activa scooter required by Uber’s permit.

The FIR marks a strict response to permit violations in Mumbai’s bike taxi sector. Uber now faces legal scrutiny over its compliance with government regulations. The outcome may impact how ride-hailing firms monitor vehicle usage in the city.