<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The Karnataka High Court has declined to stay an order suspending bike taxi operations across the state, impacting services from Ola, Rapido, and Uber from June 16.</li><li>The court directed the petitioners and state transport department to submit arguments by June 20 with the next hearing scheduled for June 24.</li><li>A previous ruling requiring the suspension of bike taxi services remains in force.</li><li>Justice Rao highlighted the absence of a regulatory framework by the state government as a crucial factor.</li><li>The ride-hailing firms' argument about following central guidelines was challenged by the state.</li><li>Rapido warned of severe impacts on around 600,000 riders in Karnataka, emphasizing the financial dependency on the platform.</li><li>The ruling stressed the need for regulation under the Motor Vehicles Act for bike taxi services.</li><li>Nasscom has urged the Karnataka government to review the deadline, highlighting the livelihood disruptions and calling for a consultative approach.</li><li>The industry is concerned about the impact on gig workers who rely on such platforms for flexible incomes.</li></ul>

Ola, Rapido, and Uber to halt bike taxi services in Karnataka from June 16

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