Indore is Madhya Pradesh's commercial engine — India's cleanest city seven years running, a booming IT and education hub, and now one of the country's fastest-growing tier-2 markets for Ola, Uber and Rapido. Cab volumes have climbed steadily as Indore's IT parks (Crystal IT Park, TCS and Infosys campuses at Super Corridor) and student population (IIT, IIM, and dozens of colleges) generate daily ride demand that a few years ago existed only in metros.
Best Vehicles for Taxi Business in Indore
- Maruti Dzire Tour (2017–2021): the default Ola/Uber sedan — ₹22,000–₹35,000/month gross
- Maruti WagonR CNG (2016–2021): budget app-cab entry — ₹18,000–₹26,000/month
- Maruti Ertiga (2018–2022): Ujjain darshan trips and airport runs — ₹30,000–₹45,000/month
- Toyota Innova (2015–2019): corporate and intercity Bhopal work — ₹40,000–₹60,000/month
Used Taxi Prices in Indore 2026
- WagonR / Celerio CNG (2016–2020): ₹2.5–4 lakh
- Dzire Tour petrol/CNG (2017–2021): ₹3.5–5.5 lakh
- Ertiga (2018–2022): ₹5.5–8.5 lakh
- Innova / Crysta (2015–2020): ₹8–13 lakh
CNG in Indore: Improving Fast, Plan Your Routes
Indore's CNG network has expanded quickly — stations now operate across the city and along the Indore–Dewas and Indore–Pithampur industrial corridors — but coverage is thinner than Gujarat or Delhi. Many Indore operators still run petrol+CNG dual-fuel sedans for flexibility. Check station locations against your planned routes before committing to CNG-only economics; running cost is ₹2.5–3 per km on CNG versus ₹5–6 on petrol.
Permits and High-Demand Zones
The Indore RTO (MP-09) issues MP state contract carriage permits covering intra-state work — including the lucrative Ujjain Mahakal darshan circuit (55 km, huge post-Mahalok demand) and Bhopal intercity runs. Top pickup zones: Vijay Nagar and Super Corridor (IT crowd), Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore railway station and Sarwate bus stand, Rau and Pithampur industrial belt, and Khajrana temple on weekends.
Where to Buy a Used Taxi in Indore
Local stock moves through dealer clusters near Dewas Naka and Transport Nagar. For a verified purchase, Buy Sell Taxi lists used commercial vehicles with RC, permit, fitness and loan-NOC checks completed — a safer route than unverified purchases, especially for ex-fleet cars with heavy app mileage.