Sunday, 15 March, 2026
Karnataka Bike‑Taxi Pilots Urge Rahul & CM Siddaramaiah to Avert Monday’s Statewide Ban
By Isha
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.
Read full story at Economic Times