Aizawl, June 2: Three major transport associations in Mizoram have opposed the state government’s decision to make registration on the newly launched MizoTaxi mobile application compulsory for passenger transport operators, setting the stage for a potential standoff over the implementation of the digital fare-monitoring system.
In a joint statement issued on June 1, the Mizoram Taxi Association (MTA), Aizawl Two Wheeler Taxi Association (ATTA) and Aizawl District Auto-Rickshaw Owners Association (ADAROA) expressed strong dissatisfaction with the directive requiring taxis, two-wheeler taxis and auto-rickshaws to operate through the online platform.
The associations stated that during a meeting held on May 30, they resolved to urge the authorities to withdraw the decision at the earliest. They also appealed to their members not to download or register on the application until further instructions are issued.
The Mizoram government has recently introduced the MizoTaxi app as part of efforts to ensure transparency in fare collection and protect commuters from overcharging by transport operators. The platform is designed to enable passengers using taxis, two-wheeler taxis and auto-rickshaws to verify and pay government-approved fares.
According to an official notification issued by the Secretary of the State Transport Authority on May 29, the application will initially be launched in Aizawl and is scheduled to become operational from July 1. The directive also requires all relevant passenger transport operators in the state capital to complete registration on the platform during June.
The associations’ opposition reflects growing resistance from sections of the transport sector, raising uncertainty over the rollout of the app-based fare system and the government’s broader plan to regulate urban passenger transport through digital means.
