Mumbai's app-based taxi, auto drivers to observe day-long strikeA union of app-based taxi and autorickshaw drivers observed a nationwide one-day strike on Saturday, raising demands including relief over ...
07 Feb, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Karnataka: Official panel toes govt line; favours continuation of ban on bike taxi serviceThe report placed before the Karnataka High Court justifies the ban on grounds including traffic chaos and safety issues on the city’s road...
20 Nov, 2025, 08.29 PM IST
Karnataka bike taxi dispute: A timeline of key developmentsThe Karnataka High Court is set to hear appeals from Ola, Uber, and Rapido against a ban on bike taxi services due to lack of formal policy...
24 Sep, 2025, 02.18 PM IST
Maharashtra approves minimum fare for bike taxis at Rs 15 for 1.5 km pending launchMaharashtra’s State Transport Authority (STA) has fixed bike taxi fares at a minimum Rs 15 for 1.5 km and Rs 10.27 per km thereafter, thoug...
16 Sep, 2025, 03.43 PM IST
Ola, Uber, Rapido get provisional licences for bike taxi services in MumbaiMaharashtra's State Transport Authority has approved provisional licenses for Ola, Uber, and Rapido bike taxi services in Mumbai. A minimum...
16 Sep, 2025, 03.41 PM IST
Maharashtra transport minister exposes illegal plying of bike taxiThe minister booked a ride using Rapido app to verify a senior official's claim that the app and illegal bike taxi service were not functio...
02 Jul, 2025, 09.59 PM IST
Karnataka's ban on bike taxis: A timelineA lack of regulatory framework, concerns surrounding safety and helmet quality, and heightened accident risks were factors responsible for ...
16 Jun, 2025, 07.33 PM IST
Ola applies for licence to operate e-bike taxis in KarnatakaKarnataka allows operation of EV two-wheelers as bike taxis under its Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, 2021. The regulations, however, require th...
19 Sep, 2023, 03.17 PM IST
Bike taxis set to make a comeback on Delhi roadsThe law department had cleared the aggregator policy, which would have provisions for bike taxis as well. The policy was likely to see the ...
03 Apr, 2023, 12.33 PM IST
Bengaluru auto rickshaws ply despite strike against bike taxis; behind internet shutdowns in IndiaAuto rickshaws offered services during peak hours in Bengaluru despite being on a strike against ‘illegal’ bike taxis. The fight between ci...
20 Mar, 2023, 07.17 PM IST
Bengaluru auto strike: Despite strike by city unions, auto rickshaws ply during rush hoursAuto drivers had earlier decided to go on a strike for Monday and Tuesday to protest against bike taxis, which are operated by ride-hailing...
20 Mar, 2023, 03.26 PM IST
Autorickshaw drivers go on strike in Bengaluru against 'illegal' bike taxisAutorickshaw drivers in Bengaluru will go on a strike on Monday in protest against private bike taxi aggregators functioning in the city.
20 Mar, 2023, 11.56 AM IST
Bengaluru auto drivers to hold 24 hr strike against bike taxisThis isn't the first time the union has demanded a ban for bike taxis, because they claim to threaten the livelihoods of autorickshaw drive...
20 Mar, 2023, 10.37 AM IST
Rapido to suspend all services in MaharashtraThe Bombay High Court on Tuesday rapped the Maharashtra government for its uncertainty on framing a policy permitting bike taxis in the sta...
14 Jan, 2023, 04.51 PM IST
Ola takes K’taka to Court for bike taxi licence delayThe company’s petition to the high court sought directions to sanction and provide regulatory framework for issue of permits for bike taxis.
03 Apr, 2019, 08.27 AM IST
Suspension order revoked as Ola agrees to pay Rs 15 lakh penaltyChief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and Social Welfare Minister Priyank Kharge had directed transport department to resolve the issue immediately.
25 Mar, 2019, 01.00 PM IST
Transport department halts Ola bike taxiThe department will seize, penalise such bikes; says it was not informed before the services were introduced.
18 Feb, 2019, 11.04 AM IST