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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OWNER GUIDE

Car Attachment in India

Documents, Requirements, Policies & Earnings Guide

A practical, easy-to-understand guide for commercial taxi owners, owner-drivers and fleet operators before joining an attachment network.

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WHERE YOUR VEHICLE MAY FIT

Types of requirements

An approved commercial vehicle may be considered for different passenger-transport requirements depending on location, suitability and demand.

Local City commercial taxi requirement
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Local City

City passenger requirements

Airport commercial taxi requirement
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Airport

Airport pickup & drop

Corporate commercial taxi requirement
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Corporate

Employee & guest travel

Outstation commercial taxi requirement
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Outstation

Intercity requirements

VEHICLES YOU CAN REGISTER

Commercial passenger vehicle categories

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Sedan

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MUV / Ertiga

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SUV

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Innova

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Innova Crysta

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Tempo Traveller

Passenger vehicle for commercial mobility
One vehicle. Multiple operating possibilities.
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Documents commonly checked for taxi attachment

Requirements vary by state / UT, vehicle type, service and platform. Start by knowing the main document categories.

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Vehicle RC

Review of registered vehicle details and vehicle class / usage.

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Commercial-use insurance

Insurance appropriate for the vehicle’s actual commercial passenger use.

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Permit

Applicable passenger-transport permit depends on vehicle, service and state / UT rules.

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PUC

Valid Pollution Under Control certificate where required.

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Fitness certificate

Required where applicable for the transport vehicle and operation.

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Driver documents

Valid licence and any authorisation / badge required for the operation.

CommercialTaxi.com keeps initial registration simple.

Mobile OTP, location and vehicle details, commercial-use declaration and RC upload are used initially. Additional documents may be checked during verification when applicable.

HOW IT WORKS

A simple attachment journey

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Register online

Enter owner, location and vehicle details.

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Verify & upload RC

Verify mobile number and upload the vehicle RC.

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Manual review

CommercialTaxi reviews the submitted details and eligibility.

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Approval status

Eligible applications may be approved for consideration.

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BEFORE YOU ATTACH

Check the policy, not only the promised earning

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Booking allocation

Ask how duties are allocated and whether any minimum volume is actually committed in writing.

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Rates & deductions

Understand rate basis, deductions, toll, parking, driver allowance and taxes.

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Payment cycle

Confirm invoicing, supporting documents, payment timeline and dispute handling.

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Operating area

Know whether expected work is local, airport, corporate, outstation or interstate.

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Vehicle standards

Check age limits, cleanliness, branding, GPS or safety-equipment requirements.

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Exit & penalties

Read lock-in, notice, cancellation, breakdown and replacement clauses.

EARNINGS REALITY

What actually determines earnings?

There is no reliable single monthly earning figure for car attachment in India. Billing is not the same as owner profit.

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City & demand

Demand and paid utilisation vary by market.

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Vehicle type

Sedan, MUV, SUV and traveller economics differ.

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Utilisation

Paid days and empty running both matter.

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Fuel & mileage

Real-world mileage and fuel price affect margin.

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Driver cost

Salary and allowances must be included.

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Maintenance

Service, tyres, repairs and downtime reduce profit.

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OWNER CHECKLIST

Before joining any attachment network

βœ“Confirm that the vehicle is legally eligible for the intended commercial passenger operation.
βœ“Keep RC and applicable permit, insurance, fitness, PUC and driver documents current.
βœ“Understand rates, deductions, payment cycle and who pays toll, parking and driver allowances.
βœ“Estimate profit using your own kilometres, mileage, fuel price, driver cost, EMI and other expenses.
βœ“Do not purchase a vehicle only because someone verbally promises fixed bookings or guaranteed monthly income.
βœ“Keep copies of agreements, duty records, invoices and payment statements.
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Regulatory note

Commercial passenger-vehicle requirements are not identical across India. Registration classification, permits, fitness, insurance, driver authorisation and other requirements can vary by state / UT and type of operation. Owners should verify the current requirements applicable to their vehicle and intended service.