Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Karnataka HC Orders: Don't Harass Individual Bike Taxi Drivers
The Karnataka High Court told the government not to bother individual bike taxi drivers while the court figures out the bike taxi issue.
Some companies started bike taxis again, even though the court hadn't said it was okay.
The court said it will decide on the case in the future, but the government is not allowed to bother individual bike taxi drivers.
Karnataka High Court directed the state to not harass individual bike taxi drivers.
The order came after some aggregators resumed services despite no explicit court permission.
Advocate for bike taxi drivers argued vehicles were being seized.
The Advocate General denied the claim of arresting individual drivers.
The court deferred the matter to September 22, for further hearing.
- Who
- Karnataka High Court, the Karnataka government, individual bike taxi drivers, and bike taxi aggregators.
- What
- The Karnataka High Court directed the state government to refrain from harassing individual bike taxi drivers.
- When
- During a hearing on Friday.
- Where
- Karnataka High Court
- Why
- To clarify the court's stance and address concerns about the state's actions against individual drivers.
Bike Taxi Operations
Government vs. Aggregators
Regulatory Framework
Bike Taxi Operations
Government seeks to regulate operations
Government vs. Aggregators
Aggregators seek to operate without restrictions
- Court Order
- Do not harass individual bike taxi drivers
- Affected Parties
- Individual drivers and bike taxi aggregators
- Next Hearing Date
- September 22
- Previous Ruling
- Bike taxi aggregators to halt operations by June 16 unless the state framed guidelines.
Sources
Bike taxis are back on roads in Karnataka
Bike Taxis Resume Services In Bengaluru After High Court's Oral Appeal To Siddaramaiah Government
Karnataka transport body objects to Rapido resuming services without court nod
No nod for bike taxi aggregators: Karnataka High Court