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- Rapido, Uber, and Ola suspended their bike taxi services in Karnataka on June 16, 2025, following a High Court directive and government ban.
- The suspension resulted from the Karnataka High Court upholding a state government ban pending the establishment of a regulatory framework and refusal to stay prior orders.
- Ride-Hailing apps removed bike taxi options, while Rapido introduced a 'Bike Parcel' service workaround allowing rides by booking as parcels amid the operational halt.
- Rapido stated over 75% of bike taxi riders rely on the platform for income, earning about Rs 35,000 monthly, and pledged to respect and fully abide by the court order.
- The suspension impacts over 100,000 gig workers across Karnataka, raising livelihood concerns, while the government insists companies must comply and enforces legal actions against violators.
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Karnataka bike taxi ban kicks in, all major operators suspend services
Bike taxi services by Rapido, Uber, and Ola suspended across Karnataka from June 16, 2025, following a High Court order. The ban halts two-wheeler rides statewide, impacting drivers and commuters. Authorities to launch crackdown, with penalties including fines and vehicle confiscation.
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Read Full ArticleRapido Shows Commuters As ‘Parcels’ To Continue With Its Services After Bike Taxi Ban in Karnataka Following High Court Orders, Claim Netizens | 👍 LatestLY
Several social media users claimed that Rapido is allowing users to book a ride by posing as a 'parcel' for delivery. Viral posts with app screenshots suggest some riders are using the service to travel as 'self-declared parcels.' 👍 Rapido Shows Commuters As ‘Parcels’ To Continue With Its Services After Bike Taxi Ban in Karnataka Following High Court Orders, Claim Netizens.
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