In a significant relief for India’s bike taxi ecosystem, the Karnataka High Court has lifted the ban on bike taxi services in the state, allowing platforms such as Rapido and Uber to resume operations for now. The decision marks a crucial turning point in the long-running legal and regulatory tussle over the legitimacy of bike taxis in Karnataka, particularly in Bengaluru, one of India’s largest mobility markets.
The High Court’s order comes after months of uncertainty for bike taxi operators, riders, and thousands of gig workers who depend on two-wheeler taxi services for their livelihoods. Earlier, enforcement actions and restrictions imposed by the state transport authorities had effecti
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