The Karnataka High Court has upheld the state government’s decision to ban bike taxi services, ordering them to stop operations within six weeks . It dismissed petitions by ride-hailing companies, clearing the way for the ban. The ban has directly impacted thousands of gig workers, many of whom rely solely on bike taxi income. According to estimates, over one lakh bike taxi riders may be affected in Karnataka , especially in urban hubs like Bengaluru. Commuters too have been impacted as bike taxis offered an affordable and convenient last-mile transport solution. BringBikeTaxiBack: Netizens called out the Karnataka government and ask for accountability. A Karnataka High Court ruling to ban bike taxis has triggered a fierce backlash, impacting over six lakh ... The new guidelines come as a shot in the arm for aggregators, bike taxi drivers and riders in Karnataka after the state imposed a ban on two-wheeler taxis last month. According to reports, this ...
