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The Karnataka High Court’s bid connected January 23 permitting the cognition of motorcycle taxis successful the State has been welcomed by large aggregators Uber and Rapido, arsenic good arsenic riders and commuters who beryllium connected motorcycle taxis.
The High Court of Karnataka permitted cognition of motorcycle taxis portion directing the authorities to registry bikes arsenic transport vehicles and assistance declaration carriage permits to them nether the Motor Vehicles Act.
“I anticipation the authorities takes control, and ensures that last-mile connectivity is improved and not restricted, particularly since Bengaluru has been rated among the astir congested cities”Manoj KumarA commuter
Uber welcomed the designation of motorcycle taxis arsenic a ineligible mode of rider transport successful Karnataka. “We invited the High Court’s determination to admit motorcycle taxis arsenic a ineligible mode of rider transport successful Karnataka. Bike taxis service arsenic a captious mobility lifeline for Indian cities, offering radical an affordable and convenient mode to navigate traffic. The determination volition besides bring alleviation to lakhs of drivers who beryllium connected it for their livelihood. We look guardant to engaging with the State Government connected operationalising this mobility ecosystem and serving the mobility needs of our cities crossed the spectrum,” an Uber spokesperson said.
Rapido described the bid arsenic a milestone for municipality mobility and livelihoods successful Karnataka. “We convey the High Court for this progressive determination and widen our gratitude to each stakeholders who person supported this journey. It is simply a triumph for the radical of Karnataka, who present person entree to a safe, affordable and businesslike commuting enactment that complements the State’s mobility needs portion creating meaningful livelihood opportunities for thousands of youth.” a Rapido spokesperson said.
“As we determination forward, we stay committed to complying with each applicable regulations and moving intimately with the authorities of Karnataka, nether its guidelines, to fortify the mobility ecosystem,” the Rapido spokesperson added.
Will survey judgement earlier responding: Minister
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy told The Hindu that helium would archetypal spell done the judgement earlier responding to the order. “I person to spell done the judgement transcript archetypal and lone past tin I remark connected the order,” Mr. Reddy said.
When asked astir the court’s absorption to authorities to registry bikes arsenic transport vehicles and assistance declaration carriage permits nether the Motor Vehicles Act, helium said, “Our Transport Department Commissioner and Secretary should spell done the judgment. We volition past instrumentality ineligible sentiment and determine the adjacent people of action.”
Relief and anticipation for motorcycle taxi riders, users
Bike taxi riders accidental the bid offers long-awaited relief.
“For galore of us, motorcycle taxis are our superior root of income. With this clarity from the court, we yet consciousness immoderate stableness and anticipation that the authorities volition present framework wide rules,” said Shankar B., a motorcycle taxi rider from J.P. Nagar successful Bengaluru who has been operating a motorcycle taxi for the past 2 years..
Regular users, particularly regular commuters, welcomed the move.
“Bike taxis prevention maine astatine slightest 30 minutes each time during highest traffic. They are affordable and reliable. I americium gladsome the work tin proceed legally. Since 2025, determination was a batch of uncertainty. I anticipation this bid ensures resumption of motorcycle taxi operations without immoderate hurdle,” said Pritham K., a bundle nonrecreational who uses motorcycle taxis for his regular commute from BTM Layout to Bellandur.
Another regular user, Manoj Kumar, said, “Registering motorcycle taxis arsenic transport vehicles is simply a invited move. Issuing licences with yellowish badges should besides beryllium considered. I anticipation the authorities takes control, and ensures that last-mile connectivity is improved and not restricted, particularly since Bengaluru has been rated among the astir congested cities.”
