Karnataka forms committee to draft bike taxi rules
Karnataka has formed a top-level committee to review how bike taxis operate in the state, following a High Court order earlier this year that paused all services because there were no clear rules in place.
The committee, led by Transport Secretary N V Prasad and including officials from transport, police, urban planning, and pollution control, is now working on new guidelines.
Court backs bike taxis, says banning them unconstitutional
The High Court recently called bike taxis a "legitimate business" and said banning them was unconstitutional—plus, they help over 1.5 lakh gig workers earn a living and make last-mile travel easier for everyone.
With the court giving the government until September 22 to create proper policies, this committee's decisions will shape how bike taxis work across Karnataka.
Meanwhile, some companies like Rapido have started commission-free services to support drivers even as rules are being figured out.
The big challenge now: balancing safety, reducing traffic jams, and making sure gig workers aren't left behind.