diff --git a/distribution_fe/app/(dashboard)/operations/rides/_components/ride-close-dialog.tsx b/distribution_fe/app/(dashboard)/operations/rides/_components/ride-close-dialog.tsx
index c4f91df..617ffba 100644
--- a/distribution_fe/app/(dashboard)/operations/rides/_components/ride-close-dialog.tsx
+++ b/distribution_fe/app/(dashboard)/operations/rides/_components/ride-close-dialog.tsx
@@ -46,6 +46,12 @@ export function RideCloseDialog({ open, onClose, onSuccess, ride }: RideCloseDia
   if (!ride) return null
 
   async function onSubmit(values: FormValues) {
+    if (values.meterend < ride!.meterstart) {
+      form.setError('meterend', {
+        message: `Meter end cannot be less than meter start (${ride!.meterstart})`,
+      })
+      return
+    }
     try {
       await ridesApi.close(ride!.id, values.meterend)
       toast.add({ title: 'Ride closed', type: 'success' })
@@ -62,7 +68,7 @@ export function RideCloseDialog({ open, onClose, onSuccess, ride }: RideCloseDia
         <DialogHeader>
           <DialogTitle>Close Ride</DialogTitle>
           <DialogDescription>
-            Enter the final odometer reading to close this ride.
+            Enter the final odometer reading to close this ride. Must be at least {ride.meterstart} km (the starting reading).
           </DialogDescription>
         </DialogHeader>
 
@@ -79,7 +85,7 @@ export function RideCloseDialog({ open, onClose, onSuccess, ride }: RideCloseDia
                   name={field.name}
                   ref={field.ref}
                   type="number"
-                  min={0}
+                  min={ride.meterstart}
                   value={Number(field.value as number)}
                   onChange={(e) => field.onChange(Number(e.target.value))}
                   onBlur={field.onBlur}