No wait time, cheap fares ... many oppose bike-taxi ban in Karnataka
1 year ago

No wait time, cheap fares ... many oppose bike-taxi ban in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The state government has issued a notification banning the use of non-transport vehicles like bikes as taxis via private apps, citing violations of the Motor Vehicles Act. Rapido in an official statement said, “The notification issued by the state government does not pertain to Rapido’s bike-taxi operations within Karnataka and Rapido will continue to operate and serve both its customers and captains without any disruptions.” While private transport unions have welcomed the decision, commuters have voiced opposition to the ban, expressing concern about potential hikes in already high auto fares. Tanveer Ahmed, president of Ola, Uber Taxi Drivers’ and Owners’ Association, said, “The government’s decision to halt the operations of electric bikes has full support from auto and cab drivers. Additionally, we urge the government to extend the ban to include regular bikes, not just electric ones.” Speaking to TNIE, Ananya M, a private firm consultant said, “The price gap between bike rides and autos range from Rs 30-35, and it increases to Rs 50-60 when compared to cabs.

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Bengaluru bike taxi rider faces threats as auto driver attempts to snatch phone, hurls abuses. Watch
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru bike taxi rider faces threats as auto driver attempts to snatch phone, hurls abuses. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s ongoing tensions between auto drivers and bike taxi riders escalated again with a troubling incident of road rage near the Upparapete Outpost Police Station. A bike taxi rider faced verbal abuse, threats, and an attempted phone snatching by an irate auto driver. The aggressor, whose vehicle bore the registration number KA02AG0879, reportedly warned the rider that he would summon …

Traffic congestion continues to haunt Bengaluru through 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Traffic congestion continues to haunt Bengaluru through 2024

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: India’s Silicon Valley Bengaluru’s infamous traffic snarls continued through 2024. State government has come up with an ambitious plan of constructing tunnel roads, elevated corridors and underpasses to tackle persistent traffic congestion. Coming to the public transport, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation added many new buses, including the e-buses, however the total fleet is just over 6,000, while the Transport …

After three years, auto fares likely to be revised in Karnataka
3 months ago

After three years, auto fares likely to be revised in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

Speaking to TNIE, Autorickshaw Driver’s Union General Secretary Rudra Murthy said, “Operational costs of autos have steadily gone up year after year. However, the auto fares which were revised in 2021, have remained the same.” Adarsh Auto and Taxi Drivers’ Union President M Manjunath said, “Costs of all the essential commodities have sky-rocketed. Auto drivers solely depend on the meter …

Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month: Report
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month: Report

Hindustan Times  

After Namma Yatri’s resounding success, another local mobility app, especially tailored for auto rickshaws, made an entry into Bengaluru. The app Nagara Metered Auto roped in a few auto drivers from the city and promised its customers that they would operate with meter fares. Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month According to a report …

Transport Department initiates crackdown on bike taxis in Bengaluru
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Transport Department initiates crackdown on bike taxis in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

After autorickshaw and cab drivers in Bengaluru staged a protest, the Karnataka Transport Department on Thursday mandated Regional Transport Offices to create special investigation teams to tackle unauthorized bike taxis, including electric bike taxis. High Court order However, the Transport Department’s directive lacks clarity on the enforcement measures, given that the High Court has already directed action against those hindering …

Bengaluru auto drivers forcefully stop passengers from taking bike taxis
1 year ago

Bengaluru auto drivers forcefully stop passengers from taking bike taxis

Hindustan Times  

The cold war between Bengaluru’s autorickshaw drivers and bike taxi drivers did not end even after the government banned the operations of electric bike taxis in the state. Bengaluru auto drivers forcefully stop passengers taking bike taxis Bengaluru weatherman popularly known for frequent weather updates on social media took to X and shared his ordeal. When he came to pick …

Cops must crack down on illegal bike taxis in Karnataka: Association
1 year ago

Cops must crack down on illegal bike taxis in Karnataka: Association

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: “All types of bike taxis, including electric-bike taxis are now banned in the state. Private companies like Rapido which are providing the bike taxi services, where people are linking their own private vehicles is a clear violation of Motor Vehicle Act, which was reiterated by the state government’s notification dated March 6,” said Nataraj Sharma, the president of Federation …

Govt halts e-bike taxi services; Rapido says operations will continue
1 year ago

Govt halts e-bike taxi services; Rapido says operations will continue

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to discontinue electric bike taxi services in the state, citing concerns over safety and regulatory compliance. The decision, conveyed through a government directive issued on March 6, revokes the Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, 2021, which had permitted the operation of such services. “The Electric Bike Taxi Scheme introduced by the then state government in …

Karnataka scraps Electric Bike Taxi Scheme citing safety concerns and misuse
1 year ago

Karnataka scraps Electric Bike Taxi Scheme citing safety concerns and misuse

The Hindu  

Following objections by autorickshaw unions, the Karnataka government has revoked the Electric Bike Taxi Scheme introduced in 2021. The decision to terminate the Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme 2021 was announced by the Transport Department through a notification on March 6. The Electric Bike Taxi Scheme was initiated in July 2021 by the State Government, then led by the BJP, …

Decision on carpooling apps in 10 days; until then they can continue unhindered: Karnataka Transport Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Decision on carpooling apps in 10 days; until then they can continue unhindered: Karnataka Transport Minister

The Hindu  

Amidst the confusion surrounding carpooling apps, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Tuesday, October 3, clarified that there was currently no ban on carpooling in Bengaluru. However, in commercial carpooling, the drivers actively look for people to ride in their cars,” said K.N.M. Meanwhile, carpooling apps can continue their operations without interruption in the city.” Opposition by auto, taxi drivers Autorickshaw …

Tejasvi Surya asks Karnataka government to reconsider carpooling ban in Bengaluru
1 year, 5 months ago

Tejasvi Surya asks Karnataka government to reconsider carpooling ban in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Tejasvi Surya of the Bharatiya Janata Party wrote an open letter to Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah requesting the state government to allow carpooling to decongest Bengaluru’s traffic. Tejasvi Surya asks Karnataka govt to reconsider carpooling ban in Bengaluru In his letter, Surya said the current public transport infrastructure in Bengaluru is not able to cater for its population and reiterated …

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Government announced a ban on car pooling in the state's capital city Bengaluru, in keeping with the demands of taxi driver associations. Karnataka Government's transport department advised residents of Bengaluru not to take rides from the carpooling apps like BlaBla car, Quick Ride among others. Ride-hailing apps like BlaBla Car, Quickride, Rideshare, Commute Easy, and Carpool Adda have …

Carpooling banned in Bengaluru, fine up to ₹10,000 can be levied. More details
1 year, 5 months ago

Carpooling banned in Bengaluru, fine up to ₹10,000 can be levied. More details

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Saturday announced that carpooling in Bengaluru is banned and advised passengers not to take rides from the carpooling apps. More details The transport department of Karnataka termed using whiteboard vehicles for commercial commute purposes as ‘illegal’ and said that a fine can be levied ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 if anyone is found operating the carpooling …

Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru
1 year, 6 months ago

Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Private transport operators called off their strike following assurances by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy to address their concerns and demands. On September 11, most autorickshaws, cabs and private buses stayed off roads in Bengaluru in response to a call by Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. Nataraj Sharma, president of the Federation, said, “Unless we get a written guarantee …

Bengaluru: Private Transporters' Bandh on Monday, Likely to Affect Commuters
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengaluru: Private Transporters' Bandh on Monday, Likely to Affect Commuters

News 18  

Lakhs of private vehicles including autos, taxis, maxi cabs, goods vehicles and corporate buses could stay off the roads on Monday, making commuting difficult for school students and office-goers, among others, as the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations has called for a ’bandh’. As private maxi cabs are one of the main modes of transport for several …

Explained | Will Karnataka Govt’s ride-hailing app help drivers and commuters?
1 year, 7 months ago

Explained | Will Karnataka Govt’s ride-hailing app help drivers and commuters?

The Hindu  

Story so far With a surge in grievances voiced by taxi and auto drivers against private ride-hailing platforms, Karnataka’s Minister of Transport Ramalinga Reddy recently announced a plan by the State Transport Department to create its own taxi and auto booking application, similar to that of private cab aggregators. Mr. Reddy told The Hindu, “We have decided to develop an …

'Peak Bengaluru': Man's Rapido ride shows over 3.7 hours of waiting for 45-minute journey
1 year, 7 months ago

'Peak Bengaluru': Man's Rapido ride shows over 3.7 hours of waiting for 45-minute journey

Firstpost  

Rapido is one of India’s first initiatives and fastest-growing bike taxi apps with operations in more than 100 cities and is popular in Bengaluru Keeping in line with the trend of focusing on IT capital’s ‘Peak Bengaluru moments,’ a user on microblogging site X shared a screenshot showing an excruciating trouble while waiting for the Rapido ride given the city’s …

Karnataka government will develop cab and auto aggregator app: Transport Minister
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka government will develop cab and auto aggregator app: Transport Minister

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday announced that the State Transport Department will develop a taxi and auto booking app similar to private cab aggregators like Ola and Uber. “We have decided to develop an app similar to private cab aggregators since auto and cab drivers have been facing many issues. Especially, the commission paid to the cab aggregators …

Karnataka auto union seeks ban on bike taxis, accuses govt of neglect
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka auto union seeks ban on bike taxis, accuses govt of neglect

Hindustan Times  

The autorickshaw drivers’ union in Bengaluru on Thursday alleged that the Congress-led state government neglected them in the recent budget, and put forward various demands, including ban on bike taxis and compensation for the losses incurred due to the implementation of the ‘Shakti’ scheme. The autorickshaw drivers’ union in Bengaluru alleged the Congress-led state government neglected them in the recent …

Affordable and available, but woes aplenty — ride hailers talk about pros and cons of bike taxis in Bengaluru
1 year, 10 months ago

Affordable and available, but woes aplenty — ride hailers talk about pros and cons of bike taxis in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

On April 21, a female architect booked a bike taxi from her residence in Yelahanka at around 11.10 p.m. to travel to Indiranagar. “She had been hailing bike taxis for a long time in Kolkata before she moved to Bengaluru, even as late as 11.30-12 in the night. Even here, she had hailed bike taxis several times, but this one …

Controversies surrounding bike taxis refuse to die in Bengaluru
1 year, 10 months ago

Controversies surrounding bike taxis refuse to die in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bike taxi services made their debut on Bengaluru roads in 2015-16. Auto and taxi drivers who were in financial distress induced by the pandemic opposed bike taxi services vehemently as they are directly competing with them and eating into their revenue. M. Manjunath, president, Adarsh Auto and Taxi Drivers’ Union, said that for years bike taxis in the State were …

Stuck in Bengaluru traffic, woman balances laptop and starts working on Rapido bike
1 year, 10 months ago

Stuck in Bengaluru traffic, woman balances laptop and starts working on Rapido bike

Firstpost  

Notorious for its massive traffic snarls on narrow roads, Bengaluru is throwing up new challenges for its commuters every day. A photo shared on Twitter captured a moment when a woman began working on her laptop while riding pillion on a Rapido bike through the congested streets of Bengaluru. The photograph was taken along the Koramangala-Agara-Outer Ring Road stretch, a …

On two wheels and a prayer, bike taxis have bumpy ride
1 year, 11 months ago

On two wheels and a prayer, bike taxis have bumpy ride

The Hindu  

Shreyaa Shyam, 25, stands at Bengaluru’s Malleshwaram, waiting for a ride she has just booked on an app. In Bengaluru, they have not had an easy run of it, with the Transport Department impounding vehicles and imposing heavy penalties on bike owners for running bike taxi services without obtaining a license. Urban mobility expert Prof. Ashish Verma, convenor of Sustainable …

Shared Mobility And Bike Taxis: Eco-Friendly Solutions To India’s Traffic Woes
1 year, 11 months ago

Shared Mobility And Bike Taxis: Eco-Friendly Solutions To India’s Traffic Woes

ABP News  

Limiting the use of private vehicles and encouraging shared mobility can reduce urban passenger carbon footprints and improve public transportation systems. Shared mobility and bike taxis are emerging as popular solutions to the problem of increasing carbon footprint and traffic issues in India, just like in other countries around the world. Shared mobility is a transportation model where people share …

Confusion prevails over bike taxi services after government’s order
2 years, 1 month ago

Confusion prevails over bike taxi services after government’s order

The Hindu  

: Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over the Delhi government’s notice against the operations of bike taxis in the city, with various aggregator platforms stating that the companies had not received any official communication from the authorities. The Transport Department of the Delhi Government issued a public notice on Sunday stating that two-wheelers with private registration numbers being used for commercial …

Rapido’s bike taxi service hits a roadblock in Pune
2 years, 3 months ago

Rapido’s bike taxi service hits a roadblock in Pune

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Regional Transport Authority and Pune Regional Transport Office have rejected the plea of Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited seeking licence for bike taxi services for two-wheeler and three-wheeler in the city. Earlier this month, the Bombay High Court had asked RTO to reconsider a fresh application by Rapido for continuing bike taxi aggregator in Pune by legalising the …

Auto drivers’ unions demand that Karnataka Transport Department launch its own app
2 years, 5 months ago

Auto drivers’ unions demand that Karnataka Transport Department launch its own app

The Hindu  

Amidst the ongoing tussle between the Transport Department and app-based transport aggregator companies, auto drivers on Tuesday expressed a united stand against the app-based auto aggregators for allegedly exploiting the customers as well as drivers. Under the umbrella organisation of the Bengaluru Auto Drivers’ Unions and the Welfare Associations’ Federation, they demanded that the Transport Department should blacklist illegal apps …

Bengaluru: Auto-Rickshaw Services Not Discontinued by Ola and Uber Despite Govt Order
2 years, 5 months ago

Bengaluru: Auto-Rickshaw Services Not Discontinued by Ola and Uber Despite Govt Order

News 18  

The mobile app-based cab aggregators Ola and Uber have continued to show auto-rickshaw services on their mobile applications in Bengaluru, despite the state government’s order to ban them. The Transport Department officials, too, remained tight-lipped on why these companies were showing auto-rickshaw services on their applications and not paying heed to the government order. Meanwhile, auto-rickshaw drivers turned up to …

Ola, Uber, Rapido autos 'illegal' in Bengaluru: Here's why their services will stop in three days
2 years, 5 months ago

Ola, Uber, Rapido autos 'illegal' in Bengaluru: Here's why their services will stop in three days

Firstpost  

The decision has been taken by the Karnataka transport department after several commuters registered complaints with them over Ola and Uber charging a minimum of Rs 100 even if the distance is below two kilometres Bengaluru: Karnataka transport department on Thursday, 6 October, issued notices to ride-hailing platform Ola’s parent company, ANI Technologies, along with Uber and Rapido, calling their …

Rapido, Ola, and Uber Autos Illegal in Bengaluru – Services To Discontinue Soon
2 years, 5 months ago

Rapido, Ola, and Uber Autos Illegal in Bengaluru – Services To Discontinue Soon

The Quint  

Karnataka Transport Department has declared the Ola, Uber, and Rapido auto services illegal, following which the services will be discontinued soon in Bengaluru. According to the Transport Department of Karnataka, the auto services provided by Rapido, Uber, and Ola are illegal under On-Demand Transportation Technology Act 2016 and must be stopped with immediate effect. According to people, the auto drivers …

Karnataka High Court Passes Interim Order Restraining Govt From Taking Coercive Steps Against 'Ola Bike'
3 years ago

Karnataka High Court Passes Interim Order Restraining Govt From Taking Coercive Steps Against 'Ola Bike'

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has restrained the state government from taking any coercive steps against ANI Technologies, which operates Ola Cabs, for operating bike taxis in the State. A single judge bench of Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur in its order passed on February 18 said, "It is needless to mention and it is apparent on the face of the record …

Private players get ready to provide e-bike taxi services
3 years, 8 months ago

Private players get ready to provide e-bike taxi services

The Hindu  

The Society Of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles has welcomed the State government’s move to allow e-bike taxis in cities across Karnataka. The State government on July 14 brought out the The Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, 2021, allowing private players and individuals to offer the service for up to 10 kilometres. This move will galvanise the growth engine towards green …

All set for e-bike taxis to take off in State
3 years, 8 months ago

All set for e-bike taxis to take off in State

The Hindu  

For the first time, private players, individuals, firms and aggregators, will be able to run electric bike taxis in cities across the State. The government on Wednesday brought out ‘The Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, 2021’ with the aim of improving first and last-mile connectivity, reducing carbon emissions, and generating self-employment opportunities. Operators must provide helmets to the pillion rider …

Karnataka Allows E-Bike Taxi Services for Travel Upto 10 km, Individuals Can Register Too
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Allows E-Bike Taxi Services for Travel Upto 10 km, Individuals Can Register Too

News 18  

Karnataka's transport department has approved the operation of an electric bike taxi services as a mode of transportation in the state. A senior official from the Department of Transport told The Indian Express that e-bike taxis would initially be introduced in Bengaluru and then spread to other cities throughout the state. As per the company, e-bike taxis would function as …

Consider Applications Seeking Permits For Motorcycle Taxis Within 2 Months, Karnataka High Court Directs State
3 years, 10 months ago

Consider Applications Seeking Permits For Motorcycle Taxis Within 2 Months, Karnataka High Court Directs State

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to in two months time consider and decide on the representation made for grant of permits for running a motorcycle taxi service in the state. The petitioners had contended that section 2 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, defines contract carriage, which is an inclusive definition and the power of the …

Karnataka fines Ola ₹15 lakh, 3 days after revoking licence
5 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka fines Ola ₹15 lakh, 3 days after revoking licence

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Monday ordered Ola cabs to pay ₹15 lakh in fines, three days after the licence of India’s largest ride-hailing startup was revoked by the state’s transport department. Ola violated its licence condition by using two-wheelers with white number plates for its bike taxi pilot, compelling Karnataka’s transport department to impose the fine, said a person …

Karnataka govt nixes suspension of Ola Cabs licence after company agrees to pay fine
5 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka govt nixes suspension of Ola Cabs licence after company agrees to pay fine

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Sunday revoked the suspension on mobile application-based taxi aggregator Ola Cabs after it agreed to pay a fine for the operation of bike taxis ‘illegally’. The state government had on 22 March suspended the licence of Ola Cabs for the next six months with immediate effect saying that it was running bike taxis without permission. …

Karnataka govt suspends Ola's licence across state for six months as company flouts cab aggregators norms
6 years ago

Karnataka govt suspends Ola's licence across state for six months as company flouts cab aggregators norms

Firstpost  

In February last year, the state transport department had asked Ola to stop its bike taxi services with immediate effect after a complaint. The Karnataka government has suspended the licence of Ola Cabs on Friday for six months across the state for allegedly flouting the norms set for cab aggregators, said media reports. According to Section 11 the Karnataka On …

Ola services suspended in Bengaluru, company says working to find a solution
6 years ago

Ola services suspended in Bengaluru, company says working to find a solution

India TV News  

App-based ride-hailing service Ola has been suspended from operating in Bengaluru for the next six months by the Regional Transport Office for violating its license conditions, an official notice said. The action is being taken after the cab aggregator operated illegal bike taxis, as per the Karnataka On Demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules 2016. Reacting to the suspension, Ola said: …

Tis the time to share A Ride
6 years, 5 months ago

Tis the time to share A Ride

Deccan Chronicle  

For those of us who have watched travel shows, it wouldn’t come off as a surprise to note that one of the main modes of transportion in countries like Indonesia is bike taxis. The government is contemplating a rather interesting move – allowing operations of bike taxis and car pooling by amending the Motor Vehicles Act. It will be great …

Bengaluru: Get motorist off roads, boost public transport
7 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru: Get motorist off roads, boost public transport

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Manyata Tech Park should be a classic example of how a tech park should not be built and how it has failed to integrate the physical infrastructure to make mobility a pleasant experience. Instead of just one agency approving the sanction plan, multiple agencies must put their heads together to ensure that the project is not falling short of …

Uber unveils upfront fare
8 years, 8 months ago

Uber unveils upfront fare

Business Standard  

New name Taxi-hailing app Uber is giving a new name to surge pricing — upfront fare Out of sight Taxi-hailing app Uber is giving a new name to surge pricing — upfront fare.Uber hopes that by showing fares to customers before booking a ride, a practice it follows for shared rides on its platform, it can be more successful.Uber says …

Karnataka government says seized 62 Uber bike taxis
9 years ago

Karnataka government says seized 62 Uber bike taxis

Firstpost  

The Karnataka government on Friday seized 62 two-wheeler taxis belonging to app-based cab aggregator Uber for violating the Motor Vehicles Act and continuing to operate without requisite permission. According to media reports, Uber’s rival Ola stopped its version of two-wheeler taxis Ola Bike which was also confirmed by Gowda leading to only Uber two-wheeler taxis being seized on Friday. On …

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