Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Bike Taxi Association Welcomes Gadkari's Push for Private Two-Wheeler Operations
The Union transport minister has asked Indian states to let private motorcycle owners operate bike taxis.
The Bike Taxi Association supports this idea.
It says bike taxis could help many people earn money.
The association believes young people and people in smaller towns and villages could benefit.
The minister said as many as 8 crore people could find livelihoods through two-wheelers.
The association wants states to make decisions quickly.
It also says bike taxis should operate under clear safety rules.
The group hopes one nationwide framework will improve transport and create jobs.
The Bike Taxi Association welcomed Nitin Gadkari’s appeal to states to permit private two-wheelers as bike taxis.
The association said the policy could create livelihood opportunities, especially for youth and people in semi-urban and rural areas.
Gadkari highlighted the potential for 8 crore people to earn livelihoods through two-wheelers.
The association urged state governments to act quickly to avoid lost earning opportunities for two-wheeler owners.
The Bike Taxi Association said it would support safe, regulated and inclusive implementation with state transport departments.
- Who
- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and the Bike Taxi Association, led by president Amit Gawde.
- What
- Gadkari appealed to state governments to permit private two-wheeler owners to operate bike taxis across India.
- Where
- Across India, subject to action by state governments.
- Why
- The proposal is intended to expand mobility options and create livelihood opportunities for two-wheeler owners, particularly youth and people in semi-urban and rural areas.
- Association response
- The Bike Taxi Association welcomed Gadkari’s appeal.
- Proposal
- Permit private two-wheeler owners to operate bike taxis.
- Potential livelihoods
- Gadkari highlighted the possibility of livelihoods for 8 crore people through two-wheelers.
- Expected beneficiaries
- Youth and people in semi-urban and rural areas with limited formal employment opportunities.
- Association position
- The association supports a uniform, livelihood-focused regulatory framework.
- Implementation approach
- The association said services should be safe, regulated and inclusive.