- By Aditya Jha
- Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:24 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The bike taxi services will stop operating in Karnataka from June 16 after the high court's order, citing safety reasons. The state government had stated that the drivers associated to the bike services have been neglecting the traffic regulations to meet their revenue goals. However, the Bike Taxi Association has urged the government to rethink their decision by emphasising that it will affect the transportation in Bengaluru significantly. The association stated that the bike taxi's provide services in a very affordable rate and is user friendly. It further stated that thousands of people will loose their jobs due to this decision.
The Bike Taxi Association emphasised that they are ready to implement changes recommended by the government; however, sudden closure of the services will significantly affect the industry and people associated with it. In a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the association pointed out that almost one lakh gig workers will lose their job due to this call.
What Bike Taxi Association Said?
“Our request is simple: don’t ban us overnight. Talk to us. Help us find a way so that passengers can travel safely, rules are followed, and our families can survive. If there are real issues, let us solve them together -- do not ignore our voice,” stated Bike Taxi Association.
Apart from this, Chairman of Aarin Capital Mohandas Pai also posted in support of the bike taxi services by stating that the bike services are very useful for the residents of Bengaluru and other cities.
“Minister DK Shivakumar, please allow bike taxis in Bengaluru. They are huge jobs, and a very useful service for citizens. Our Metro is way behind schedule, bus service inadequate, we cannot have more using personal vehicles. Bike taxis reduce vehicles. Please intervene, please allow,” Pai stated in a post on X.