3 days ago

Bengaluru Transport Unions Give Government 15 Days To Act

Auto and taxi drivers in Bengaluru are unhappy with bike-taxi apps.

They say these services may be operating without the right permits.

They also worry that passengers may not be properly protected.

The drivers say bike-taxi drivers may not have enough police checks or insurance.

They have asked the government and police to stop the apps.

They also want all transport apps to follow one government-set fare.

The drivers gave officials 15 days to respond.

If nothing changes, they plan to put black flags on their vehicles as a peaceful protest.

Key facts

Demand: Immediate action against and a ban on bike-taxi apps.
Deadline: 15 days for the transport department to respond.
Complaints: The federation filed complaints with the government and police.
Protest action: Members displayed black flags and threatened to place them on vehicles across Bengaluru.
Main safety concerns: Lack of police verification for drivers and proper insurance arrangements.
Fare demand: Strict enforcement of a “One City, One Fare” policy in Bengaluru.
Digital-platform demand: Removal of bike-taxi apps from Google Play Store and other digital platforms.

thehansindia.com · 3 days ago