US EditionKarnataka's Bike Taxi Crisis: A Clash for Commuter Rights
- On June 29, bike taxi drivers across Karnataka began a hunger protest in multiple cities, demanding that the government immediately lift its ban on bike taxi operations.
- The strike was triggered after a High Court division bench on June 13 declined to suspend the April 2 single-judge order that required bike taxi operators to halt their operations within a six-week timeframe amid unclear Motor Vehicles Act regulations.
- Protesters have sent appeals to the state’s Chief Minister and the Transport Minister, requesting a fair and inclusive policy while drawing attention to the financial difficulties caused by the ban and the uneven application of rules that seem to advantage delivery services.
- Riders emphasized that bike taxi work is their primary income, supporting families and filling a vital transport gap, with one stating, "Without this, we have nothing," while nearly 80% are local Kannadigas from modest backgrounds.
- The hunger strike signals escalating pressure on authorities for policy clarity and equal treatment of gig workers, with protests continuing until meaningful government action addresses riders’ rights and livelihoods.
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Karnataka's Bike Taxi Crisis: A Clash for Commuter Rights
The Bike Taxi Welfare Association staged a hunger protest in Karnataka, demanding the lifting of a ban on bike taxis and a fair policy framework. Citing the desperation of impacted riders, they appealed to the Chief Minister in an open letter, urging clarity and equitable treatment for their profession.
Bike taxi ban in Karnataka: Riders hold hunger protest
Bengaluru: Members of the Bike Taxi Welfare Association staged a hunger protest on Sunday, demanding to lift the ban on bike taxis in Karnataka and calling for an inclusive policy framework. They have also written an open letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. According to the association, protests were held in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mandya, Davangere, and Ramanagara, with several bike taxi riders participating. App-based bike taxi services were sus…
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