Sunday, 15 June, 2025

Karnataka Bike‑Taxi Pilots Urge Rahul & CM Siddaramaiah to Avert Monday’s Statewide Ban

Bike‑taxi operators in Karnataka have appealed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to halt a statewide ban on bike‑taxi services beginning Monday. The Karnataka High Court refused to stay its earlier ruling, citing the absence of a regulatory framework. Representing over 100,000 gig workers, pilots urge policymakers to adopt licensing and safety standards—rather than an outright ban—to preserve livelihoods and reliable urban mobility.