Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions for GoRides Services

GoRides, a platform that provides bus ticket booking, car pool, bike pool, car rent online taxi services to our valued customers. To ensure a smooth and safe experience, please read and understand our terms and conditions before using our services.

General Terms and Conditions:

  1. Eligibility:

    To use book taxi services, you must be at least 18 years old and legally able to enter into contracts. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

    • To use our services, you must be at least 18 years old and legally able to enter into contracts.
    • By using our website, you confirm that you meet these eligibility criteria.

     

  2. Account Information:

    To use our services, you will need to create an account on our website. It is your responsibility to provide accurate and complete information during the registration process. You will also be required to provide a valid payment method for any paid services.

    • To use our services, you must create an account on our website.
    • It's your responsibility to provide accurate and complete registration information.
    • You must also provide a valid payment method for any paid services.

       

     

  3. User Conduct:

    You are responsible for your conduct and interactions with other users of our services. You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms and conditions. You will not use our services to harass, threaten, or intimidate others.

    • You are accountable for your behavior and interactions with other website users.
    • You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with the terms and conditions.
    • Harassment, threats, or intimidation of others on our website is strictly prohibited.

       

  4. Modification of Terms:

    We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time, and it is your responsibility to review them periodically. Your continued use of our services after any changes to these terms and conditions will constitute your acceptance of the changes.

    • We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time.
    • It's your responsibility to periodically review them.
    • Your continued use of our website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the modifications.

       

Service-Specific Terms and Conditions:

Carpool and Bike Pool Services:

Our carpool service and bike pool services enable you to share rides with other passengers traveling in the same direction. By using these services, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  •    You are responsible for your conduct during the ride. So before starting ride do verify the provider and finder.
  •     You agree to share the ride only with passengers who are registered users of our services.
  •    You agree to follow the instructions of the driver during the ride.
  •    You agree to be ready at the designated pickup point at the scheduled time.

Taxi and Auto Services

Book a taxi and auto services provide transportation for individuals or groups. By using these services, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  •     You are responsible for your conduct during the ride. So before starting ride do verify the provider and finder.
  •     You agree to follow the instructions of the driver during the ride.
  •     You agree to be ready at the designated pickup point at the scheduled time.
  •     You agree to pay the fare displayed on the app or website at the end of the ride.

  1. Provider and Finder Verification:

    • Verify the identity of the provider and finder before commencing your journey.

  2. Passenger Requirements:

    • Share rides exclusively with passengers who are registered users of our services.

  3. Driver's Instructions:

    • Adhere to the driver's instructions during the ride.

  4. Punctuality:

    • Be punctual at the designated pickup point at the scheduled time.

Taxi and Auto Services:

  1. Provider and Finder Verification:

    • Verify the identity of the provider and finder before starting your journey.

  2. Driver's Instructions:

    • Follow the driver's instructions during the ride.

  3. Punctuality:

    • Be punctual at the designated pickup point at the scheduled time.

  4. Payment and Fees:

Payment:

  1. Payment Method:
    • All payments for our services will be processed through the payment method you provided during registration.
    • You are responsible for maintaining up-to-date payment information.

Fees:

  1. Service Fees:
    • We may charge fees for our online taxi services, and these fees may vary depending on the service you use.
    • We reserve the right to modify our fees at any time, with advance notification.

Intellectual Property:

Ownership

We own all rights, title, and interest in and to our website, including all intellectual property rights. You may not use our website or its content for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.

User Content

You own all rights, title, and interest in and to any content that you post on our website, including any intellectual property rights. By posting content on our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, copy, modify, create derivative works based on, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, and otherwise exploit in any manner such content in all formats and distribution channels now known or hereafter devised.

  1. Ownership:
    • We retain all rights, titles, and interests in and to our website, including all intellectual property rights.
    • You are not authorized to use our website or its content for any commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

User Content:

  1. Content Ownership:

    • You retain ownership of all rights, titles, and interests in and to any content you post on our website, including any intellectual property rights.

  2. License to Use Content:

    • By posting content on our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, copy, modify, create derivative works based on, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, and otherwise exploit such content in any manner, in all formats and distribution channels known now or in the future.

 

LEGAL POSITION OF RENTING OF VEHICLE IN INDIA TO THIRD PARTY:

Renting your personal vehicle to a third party in India requires careful consideration of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, to avoid legal repercussions. Here's a detailed guide with relevant case laws and sections:

Pre-requisites:

  • Vehicle Registration: Your vehicle must be registered in your name and have a valid insurance policy covering third-party liability.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC): Obtain an NOC from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) stating your intention to rent the vehicle. This demonstrates compliance and avoids potential fines for unauthorized commercial use. This is mandatory for rental periods exceeding 3 months or if the vehicle is being rented outside your

Agreement:

A detailed rental agreement is crucial to protect both parties. It should include:

 

  • Parties: Your name and address as the Lessor, and the Renter's name and address. As per Section 5 of the Motor Vehicles Act, no person can drive a motor vehicle without a valid driving license.
  • Vehicle Details: Make, model, and registration
  • Rental Period: Start and end date of the
  • Rent and Payment: Total rent, payment method, and security deposit (optional).
  • Permitted Use: Specify personal use only, excluding commercial
  • Maintenance and Repair: Define responsibilities for routine maintenance and major repairs due to negligence.
  • Insurance Coverage: Clarify existing third-party liability coverage and any additional insurance needed by the Renter.
  • Dispute Resolution: Outline a process for resolving any

 

Legal Framework:

  • Section 3 of the Motor Vehicles Act: Prohibits driving a motor vehicle without a valid driving license.
  • Section 50: Mandates third-party liability insurance for all motor
  • Section 66: Empowers the RTO to issue permits for renting vehicles for specific
  • Regulation 2 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989: Prohibits commercial use of a private vehicle.
  • Section 75: Allows the owner to grant permission to another person to use the The NOC obtained from the RTO serves as evidence of this permission.
  • Section 181: Penalizes driving without a license or with an invalid license. This applies to the Renter, not you, but emphasizes the importance of verifying their

 

  • Section 194: Authorizes RTOs to impound vehicles used for unauthorized commercial purposes without proper permits. This protects you from potential legal consequences of unauthorized commercial use by the Renter.

 

Relevant Case Laws:

Hindustan Transport Co. Ltd. v. State of Kerala (1970): Defined "commercial use" and clarified that occasional renting for personal use may not be considered commercial activity.

 

RTO vs. M/s. Travel Time Tours & Travels (2012): This case highlighted the importance of obtaining an NOC for renting vehicles. The court ruled that failure to obtain an NOC constituted a violation of Section 75 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

 

Regional Transport Officer, Bhusawal v. Ashok D. Gaikwad (2007): This case emphasized the need for permits for renting vehicles for specific purposes.

 

Municipal Corporation of Delhi vs. Gurnam Kaur (2012): This case emphasized the necessity of a valid driver's license and vehicle registration for lawful vehicle operation.