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India Jun 20, 2025

Bengaluru residents outraged over bike taxi ban

Bengaluru's traffic has gotten even messier after the Karnataka High Court stuck with its decision to ban bike taxi services.
For many young commuters who depended on these quick, budget-friendly rides, this means scrambling for alternatives and dealing with longer, pricier journeys.
Social media is full of people venting about how much harder—and more expensive—getting around has become.

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Daily commute costs have doubled for some

With bike taxis off the road, folks are now relying on autos and cabs, which has pushed daily commute costs up to ₹500 for some.
The High Court says the ban is about safety and traffic concerns, but the state still hasn't come up with new rules for bike taxis—leaving both riders and operators in limbo as traffic jams keep getting worse.