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Jun 16, 2025
Rapido, Ola, Uber transition from bike taxis to parcel delivery
Karnataka just hit pause on all bike taxi services, so apps like Rapido have stopped their rides in the state. They're now pivoting to parcel deliveries instead. The move leaves over 100,000 gig workers scrambling for other ways to earn.
TL;DR
Many drivers depend on bike taxi jobs for survival
For many drivers, bike taxis aren't just a side hustle—they're the main way they pay bills. The Namma Bike Taxi Association is urging leaders to step in, saying these jobs are essential for survival. The government says safety issues and unclear rules led to the ban.
HC to hear challenges against ban on June 24
The High Court will hear challenges against the ban on June 24. Ola and Uber want regulations instead of a total shutdown, but for now, the state isn't budging from its strict stance.