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Bike taxi ban in Karnataka—Ola, Uber, Rapido to stop operations from June 16, HC refuses to stay govt ban
- Bike taxis, including operators like Rapido and Uber Moto, to cease operations in Karnataka from June 16 after High Court upholds govt's ban.
- Transport Department's position on illegality of bike taxi services under current laws has been validated by the ruling.
- Division bench led by Acting Chief Justice refused to stay the ban, ordering responses by June 20 and setting the next hearing for June 24, 2025.
- Ola, Uber, Rapido, and others filed appeals against a single judge’s ruling from April 2, 2025.
- Deadline extended from six weeks to June 15, 2025, for bike taxi operations to cease in Karnataka.
- Rapido emphasized the impact on 6 lakh livelihoods, with significant contributions to captains and in GST payments.
- Court rejected appeals' request to continue operations while Karnataka government hasn't formulated rules for bike taxis.
- Petitioners' appeal from 2022 for bike taxi aggregation was halted by an interim order against state action.
- Transport Department confirmed no rules will be made for bike taxis, as discussions with stakeholders have not taken place.
- Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has not commented, and Commissioner Yogeesh AM stated personal two-wheelers can't be used as bike taxis without a policy.
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