Bike Taxi Battle Reaches Supreme Court
What Happened
The Karnataka government told the Supreme Court that bike taxis should not be treated as public transport vehicles, arguing that motorcycles lack key passenger-safety features and pose higher risks related to accidents, insurance coverage, congestion, and women's safety. The State is challenging a Karnataka High Court ruling that had paved the way for bike taxi permits.
Key Takeaways
The verdict could shape the future of bike-taxi services across India. Karnataka wants stricter regulation based on safety concerns, while aggregators argue motorcycles should be allowed as transport vehicles under existing laws.