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Karnataka Bike Taxi Ban: The auto fare in Bengaluru has reportedly increased significantly after the bike taxis were banned in Karnataka after directives from the high court. The commuters stated that there was a sudden surge in the auto fare after the ban was implemented on Monday. While providing details, the commuters stated that the price on certain routes increased by Rs 10 to 70 in the past three days, reported Deccan Herald. Earlier on June 15, the Bike Taxi Association urged the government to reconsider the decision to ban the bike taxi services, stating that the decision will massively affect the commuters of the silicon city.

While providing details, one of the commuters stated that while the usual price for an auto ride between Koramangala 1st Block and Langford Road is Rs 150, the taxi services apps demanded up to Rs 200 on Tuesday, reported DH. Apart from this, a resident of Indiranagar stated that despite the hike of Rs 20 to Rs 30, the auto drivers refused to travel without a minimum tip of Rs 60.

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However, the legal experts stated that the commuters can approach the courts to regularise the prices. They further stated that the government is also likely to intervene in the matter in the upcoming few days. Earlier on June 15, the Bike Taxi Association emphasised that they are ready to implement changes recommended by the government, adding that the sudden closure of the services will significantly affect the industry and people associated with it.

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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 jobs due to this call. The Karnataka government had stated that the bike taxi drivers were breaching the traffic rules to meet their financial goals.