AAR ruling could offer advantages to e-commerce platforms facilitating logistic

In a recent development, the GST Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) in Karnataka has ruled that Juspay Technologies, the company operating the ride-hailing app ‘Namma Yatri,’ qualifies as an e-commerce operator under GST regulations. However, the AAR has clarified that the Bengaluru-based firm is not obligated to collect and remit GST on transportation fares because the supply of passenger transportation does not occur “through” their platform, as reported by The Times of India (TOI).