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Karnataka HC bans Ola, Uber, Rapido bike taxi services till rules framed, grants six week reprieve

Economic Times · 22d

The Karnataka High Court has ordered app-based ride-hailing services to halt bike taxi operations until the state establishes regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Platforms like Rapido, Uber, and Ola have been given six weeks to cease operations, with potential appeals being considered. The ruling arises from the need for clear regulations and safety concerns regarding bike taxis. The Karnataka government has three months to frame new regulations while assessing the industry's impact and safety.