Archive · 30 Aug 2026
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.
The Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations demanded immediate action against bike-taxi apps in Bengaluru.
The federation accused the apps of operating without a legal framework or transport permits.
Union members displayed black flags outside the Transport Commissioner’s office and filed complaints with the government and police.
The groups called for bike-taxi apps to be removed from Google Play Store and other digital platforms.
They threatened a peaceful citywide black-flag protest if authorities do not act within 15 days.
- Who
- The Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations, representing auto and taxi drivers’ bodies.
- What
- The federation demanded that the government act against and ban bike-taxi apps operating in Bengaluru.
- When
- The federation gave the government 15 days to take action.
- Where
- Bengaluru, including outside the Transport Commissioner’s office.
- Why
- The unions allege that bike-taxi services lack legal permits, driver verification and proper insurance, and they also object to fare collection by auto and cab apps.
- 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.