Services by way of giving on hire – (a) to a state transport undertaking, a motor vehicle meant to carry more than twelve passengers; or (aa) to a local authority, an Electrically operated vehicle meant to carry more than twelve passengers [Explanation: "Electrically operated vehicle" means vehicle falling under Chapter 87 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 which is run solely on electrical energy derived from an external source or from one or more electrical batteries fitted to such road vehicle]; or (b) to a goods transport agency, a means of transportation of goods; (c) motor vehicle for transport of students, faculty and staff, to a person providing services of transportation of students, faculty and staff to an educational institution providing services by way of pre-school education and education upto higher secondary school or equivalent. — GST rate 0%

As per Notification 12/2017 (amended by 16/2025), services by way of giving on hire – (a) to a state transport undertaking, a motor vehicle meant to carry more than twelve passengers; or (aa) to a local authority, an electrically operated vehicle meant to carry more than twelve passengers [explanation: "electrically operated vehicle" means vehicle falling under chapter 87 of the customs tariff act, 1975 which is run solely on electrical energy derived from an external source or from one or more electrical batteries fitted to such road vehicle]; or (b) to a goods transport agency, a means of transportation of goods; (c) motor vehicle for transport of students, faculty and staff, to a person providing services of transportation of students, faculty and staff to an educational institution providing services by way of pre-school education and education upto higher secondary school or equivalent. classified under SAC Heading 9966 or Heading 9973 attracts 0% GST effective 22 September 2025. On an intra-state supply this is charged as 0% CGST plus 0% SGST; on an inter-state supply the full 0% is charged as IGST. This rate applies subject to the condition: Nil.