After a two-month suspension, bike taxi services have resumed in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka. On Thursday, ride-hailing platforms Rapido and Uber restarted operations following a... Taxi and auto unions in Karnataka, which have long opposed the operation of cheaper bike taxis in the state, have welcomed the latest order. However, those who regularly avail bike taxi services say their commuting costs will now skyrocket. What is the rationale behind the HC’s order? Have bike taxis run into similar issues in other states? Bike taxi ban: Denying permit to new entrants fuels monopoly, owners argue before Karnataka High Court Bike taxis serve an essential function in easing traffic congestion and providing last-mile connectivity, a counsel told the Karnataka High Court. Bengaluru: Bike taxi services operated by companies such as Rapido and Uber have resumed in Bengaluru following a substantial ruling by the Karnataka High Court, which deemed the state government ...
