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Rapido, other bike taxi services can't operate in K'taka, to be suspended in 6 weeks: HC
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5m ago
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Karnataka High Court ruled that bike taxi services like Rapido cannot operate in Karnataka until state government notifies relevant guidelines and rules. The HC directed Karnataka government to ensure all bike taxis cease to operate within six weeks. Asking the government to frame rules in three months, HC said, "A person who denies change becomes the architect of decay."
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Karnataka HC allows Ola, Uber, Rapido bike taxis to operate till June 15
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4m ago
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The Karnataka High Court has permitted Ola, Uber, and Rapido to continue their bike taxi services until June 15. This decision came after an interim petition by the companies seeking permission to operate. Previously, the court had given a six-week deadline for cessation and urged the government to regulate bike taxi services under the Motor Vehicles Act. Meanwhile, Rapido is planning to start a food delivery pilot project to maintain operations.
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Rapido launches zero-profit bike taxi facilitator in Karnataka - The Economic Times
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Ride-hailing platform Rapido has launched 'Bike Direct,' a non-profit bike taxi service in Karnataka to support drivers after rivals Ola and Uber suspended their bike taxi services following a high court order. The initiative aims to help riders rebuild livelihoods without a commercial motive. Despite previous high court proceedings, the lack of a clear policy has disrupted bike taxi services, affecting gig workers reliant on this income in Karnataka.
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ETtech Explainer: How the ban on Karnataka's bike taxis affects gig workers, commuters
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2m ago
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The Karnataka High Court upheld a ban on bike taxis, causing commuting issues in Bengaluru and affecting gig workers' livelihoods. Ride-sharing apps like Rapido, Uber, and Ola suspended bike-taxi services, prompting concerns as commuters seek alternatives. Some apps renamed services to bypass restrictions, but companies like Rapido are negotiating with the government. The ban impacts 50,000-60,000 gig workers, with potential shifts to parcel delivery services to mitigate impacts on jobs.
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Karnataka HC bans Ola, Uber, Rapido bike taxi services till rules framed, grants six week reprieve
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
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.
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Rapido pilots cab ride hailing and hyper local delivery
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Rapido, a ride-hailing platform, is expanding its services to include hyper-local parcel delivery and cab services. The company is currently testing these new features in Hyderabad and plans to launch them in Bengaluru and Chennai in the coming weeks. Rapido aims to diversify its offerings beyond auto and bike taxi services. The move comes as other players in the ride-hailing industry, such as Ola and Uber, have also ventured into the parcel delivery market.
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Karnataka HC puts the brakes on bike taxis in the state
YourStory
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5m ago
Medial
The Karnataka High Court has ordered bike taxi platforms like Rapido, Ola, and Uber to suspend operations in the state within six weeks, raising legal challenges for these companies. The decision came after rejecting petitions from these firms, amid ongoing disputes with autorickshaw unions. Key issues include the use of white number plate motorcycles as commercial vehicles. Rapido expressed concern for its drivers and plans to seek legal remedies once the court's detailed order is released.
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HC Asks Rapido To Ensure App Accessibility For Disabled Persons
Inc42
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1y ago
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The High Court has instructed Rapido, a bike taxi hailing platform, to update its app to comply with accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. Rapido has been directed to submit an audit report from an authorized "access auditor" by November 28. The company has committed to updating its app within 6-8 months to ensure accessibility for all users, in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The court's order came in response to a writ petition highlighting accessibility concerns related to the Rapido app for persons with disabilities.
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Karnataka HC directs govt to protect bike taxi services
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka High Court has ordered the State Government to protect the operations of bike taxis in Bengaluru. The order came in response to petitions filed by the Bike Taxi Welfare Association, following clashes and demands by auto unions to ban bike taxis. The Association welcomed the decision, calling it a victory against harassment faced by bike taxi riders. Ride-hailing platform Rapido also noted that the government's recent scheme rollback did not affect its operations, as it is protected by an interim court order.
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Karnataka HC gives govt one month to decide on bike taxi policy
Entrackr
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15d ago
Medial
Karnataka HC gives govt one month to decide on bike taxi policy The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday gave the state government a month to decide whether to frame a bike taxi policy, noting that there are “lives at stake in this matter.” A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Joshi was hearing appeals by Rapido, Uber, and Ola against a single-judge order that barred bike taxi operations in Karnataka unless specific rules were issued under the Motor Vehicles Act. The court declined to grant interim relief but said the state should not “put everything into freeze” while a decision is pending. The bench observed that permitting cars and autorickshaws as taxis while excluding motorcycles could raise constitutional concerns under Articles 14 (equality before law) and 19(1)(g) (right to carry on trade). It added that the absence of regulation cannot automatically mean prohibition. Summarising the submissions by the platforms, the court recorded, “A blanket prohibition is unconstitutional since bike taxis are a legitimate business. In the absence of regulations, the business cannot be treated as illegal and should be allowed. The ban is therefore arbitrary, unreasonable, and violative of Articles 14 and 19(1)(g).” Bike taxis have long been a point of debate in Karnataka. The state government has resisted legalising them, citing safety and traffic concerns, even as 13 other states including Delhi and Telangana have already put regulations in place. In July, the Centre revised its Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines to let states authorise bike taxis through permits, with rules such as capping surge fares at twice the base fare and allowing private motorcycles for commercial use. States were given three months to adopt these rules, but Karnataka has yet to act, leaving bike taxi services in a grey zone. Meanwhile, a Moneycontrol report said that Rapido and Uber resumed bike taxi services in Bengaluru on August 21.
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Bike taxis are necessity, not luxury: Aggregators, bike owners argue at Karnataka HC - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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2m ago
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In a hearing at the Karnataka High Court, ride-hailing platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido, alongside bike taxi owners, argued against a ban on bike taxis, emphasizing their necessity for urban mobility. They challenged a previous ruling that halted bike taxi operations pending government guidelines. Advocates contended that bike taxis reduce traffic congestion and support last-mile connectivity, asserting that denying permits undermines economic rights. The court will continue hearing the case on July 2.
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