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Bike taxis are not public transport vehicles: Karnataka to Supreme Court

The Karnataka government has told the Supreme Court that bike taxis cannot be treated as public transport vehicles, citing safety concerns, higher accident risks and traffic congestion. The state is challenging a High Court ruling that cleared the way for motorcycle taxi permits.

Bike taxis are not public transport vehicles: Karnataka to Supreme Court
The Hindu

The Karnataka government has told the Supreme Court that bike taxis cannot be treated as public transport vehicles, citing safety concerns, higher accident risks and traffic congestion. The state is challenging a High Court ruling that cleared the way for motorcycle taxi permits.

Source: The Hindu