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Karnataka bans electric bike taxi services, says it is 'illegal and unsafe for women'
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka government has withdrawn the 2021 Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme due to concerns over safety and legal violations. The scheme aimed to promote electric mobility and urban connectivity but was deemed unsafe for women and in violation of the Motor Vehicles Act. Clashes between electric bike taxi riders and traditional auto rickshaw drivers have exacerbated concerns. Startups like Rapido clarify that the ban does not affect their operations. The withdrawal raises questions about the future of electric mobility and urban transport in Karnataka.
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No more bike taxis in Bengaluru as Karnataka withdraws its bike policy citing its misuse
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka government has banned bike taxi services due to a lack of response from ride-hailing companies to offer electric two-wheelers and misuse of the existing policy. The Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, introduced on July 14, 2021, has been withdrawn. Only one company, Wicked Ride, had applied for a license under the scheme. The government plans to modify the scheme and reintroduce it after conducting a comprehensive study on the mobility sector. Bengaluru has become a contentious market for bike taxis, with clashes between auto drivers and bike taxi services.
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Ola applies for licence to operate e-bike taxis in Karnataka
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
ANI Technologies, the parent company of Ola, has applied for a license to operate an electric bike taxi service in Bengaluru and other towns in Karnataka. The state allows EV two-wheelers to be used as bike taxis under its Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, 2021. Ola's founder, Bhavish Aggarwal, recently announced the re-launch of Ola Bike, a two-wheeler taxi service that will use electric scooters. The move is aimed at expanding ride-hailing services in smaller towns and promoting environmentally friendly transportation options.
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Karnataka may end bike taxi services in Bengaluru on poor response from aggregators
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka government is considering ending bike taxi services due to a lack of response from ride-hailing firms to offer electric two-wheelers. The only firm that has applied for a license under the bike taxi scheme is Wicked Ride, the parent company of EV manufacturer Bounce. The government has not found the response from platforms encouraging enough, despite Karnataka being the first state to promote electric bike taxis. A study will be conducted to reintroduce the scheme with modifications in Bengaluru. Auto drivers have demanded a ban on bike taxis in the region.
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Bengaluru likely to end bike taxi
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka government is considering ending bike taxi services in Bengaluru due to a lack of response from ride-hailing aggregators. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly agreed to withdraw the Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme following poor participation by companies offering two-wheeler services. The scheme was designed to address urban mobility issues, including first and last-mile connectivity. Currently, only one company, Wicked Ride (parent company of Bounce), has applied for a license under the scheme. Other states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Goa, have allowed bike taxis.
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Karnataka HC refuses relief to bike aggregators; Nasscom warns state govt of huge job losses
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
The Karnataka High Court declined to stay a single judge's order stopping bike taxi services until a policy is in place, affecting companies like Ola and Uber. Nasscom warned the Karnataka government of job losses and economic impact, urging a policy review similar to other states. The state previously banned bike taxis due to lack of electric vehicle use and tax issues, causing a clash with ride-hailing services. The case is ongoing.
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Ola dangles Rs 70K monthly earnings for riders in push to expand e-bike taxi service
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Ola is aggressively expanding its electric bike taxi service in Bengaluru, India, and offering attractive incentives of up to INR 70,000 per month to e-bike riders. The company is also renting out electric scooters with a security deposit of INR 5,000 to those who want to join as e-bike taxi riders. Ola aims to get a head start over rivals like Uber, as it seeks to capitalize on the growing demand for clean and convenient transportation options. However, the company is currently operating without a license from the Karnataka transport department.
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Bike Taxi Association calls for an inclusive regulatory framework in Karnataka
YourStory
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3m ago
Medial
Over 100 bike taxi drivers from the Bike Taxi Association (BTA) gathered at the Karnataka Transport Minister's office in Bengaluru to submit a representation for a regulatory framework for bike taxi services. Highlighting livelihood concerns for over 6 lakh riders, the BTA emphasized the critical role these services play. They urged the government for fair guidelines, noting that bike taxis support over 20 lakh commuters and facilitate 50 lakh rides monthly in Bengaluru.
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Karnataka Brings Curtains Down On E-Bike Taxi Scheme After Auto Unions Outcry
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka government has withdrawn its electric bike taxi scheme due to its misuse and protests from auto-rickshaw unions. The scheme, implemented in July 2021, aimed to improve first and last-mile connectivity and create employment opportunities. However, the government has cited violations of the scheme, incidents of clashes between bike taxi riders and auto/taxi drivers, and concerns over women's safety as reasons for withdrawing it. Only one company, Wicked Ride (parent company of Bounce), had applied for a license under the scheme. The move follows the trend of other states like Delhi allowing bike taxis with electric bikes.
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Bengaluru bike taxi row: Rapido ride turns violent; driver detained, police file FIR
Business Today
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2m ago
Medial
In Bengaluru, an altercation involving a Rapido bike taxi driver turned violent, leading to the driver's detention and an FIR filed by the police. This incident occurs amidst heightened tensions for bike taxi services in Karnataka, following a recent court decision not to suspend a directive banning such services.
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Bike taxis: Karnataka in no mood to relent on its stand, say sources
Economic Times
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3m ago
Medial
Karnataka is firm on its ban on bike taxis despite appeals from app-based aggregators like Rapido, Ola, and Uber. The transport department argues bike taxis evade taxes levied on autos and cabs, as they pay only lifetime tax. The High Court extended the deadline to cease bike taxi operations, while aggregators urge for regulatory rules and licenses. While some states like Delhi have adapted policies for electric bike taxis, Karnataka remains hesitant.
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