Karnataka govt to submit bike taxi report to High Court tomorrow, verdict on services likely

High Court to receive the state government’s detailed report on bike taxi services after extensive study of five major metro cities amid ongoing auto-taxi drivers’ opposition.

The future of bike taxi services in Karnataka may finally be decided tomorrow, as the state government prepares to submit its much-awaited report to the High Court.

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The report, compiled by an 11-member committee led by Transport Department Secretary NV Prasad, includes members from the Directorate of Land Transport, Labour Department, BMTC, and Bengaluru Traffic Police. The panel was tasked with studying the feasibility, benefits, and challenges of permitting bike taxi services in the state.

As part of its research, the committee conducted a detailed study across five major metro cities, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai, comparing regulatory frameworks, operational models, and commuter response. The findings weigh both the advantages and disadvantages of allowing bike taxis to operate.

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This development comes against the backdrop of strong opposition from auto and taxi drivers, which had earlier led the state government to cancel bike taxi services and file an affidavit before the High Court.

However, the debate was revived after the Union Government released the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2025, directing states to frame appropriate rules for allowing such services. Citing these guidelines, leading aggregator companies approached the High Court seeking permission to operate bike taxis in Karnataka.

With the report ready, the Transport Department will submit its stance before the High Court the future of the bike taxi services will be decided tomorrow. 

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