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After the Karnataka High Court upheld the ban on bike-taxi services, Bengaluru’s RTOs began undercover crackdowns on platforms misusing a loophole by categorizing riders as “parcels.” The operation led to the seizure of over 100 two-wheelers. While Rapido claimed to have suspended services, Ola and Uber reportedly continued discreet operations. The ban has drawn criticism from commuters, who now face more expensive and less dependable auto-rickshaw options. Many argue the ban hampers last-mile connectivity and are pushing for proper regulation instead of an outright ban. Both users and aggregators are appealing to political leaders to establish a legal framework to bring back bike-taxi services.
