Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Bombay HC Dismisses Autorickshaw Drivers' Plea Against Rapido
Autorickshaw drivers in Thane went to court because they thought bike taxis like Rapido were hurting their business.
They claimed Rapido's bikes used the wrong kind of license plates, which they believed was against the law and affected their ability to make a living.
The High Court didn't agree with the drivers.
The judges pointed out that the presence of bike taxis didn't automatically mean the drivers' rights were being violated.
The court told the drivers they could bring their concerns to the state government instead.
The court also noted that the government was already taking action against illegal bike taxi services.
Bombay High Court dismissed a plea from autorickshaw drivers against Rapido bike taxis.
The drivers claimed Rapido's operations using non-transport number plates affected their livelihood.
The court questioned how bike taxis infringed on the petitioners' right to livelihood.
The court granted the petitioners the option to approach the state government with their concerns.
The court acknowledged government action against illegal bike taxi operations.
- Who
- Autorickshaw drivers and Rapido
- What
- The Bombay High Court refused to consider a plea by autorickshaw drivers against Rapido bike taxis.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Thane
- Why
- Autorickshaw drivers believed Rapido's operations with non-transport number plates were affecting their livelihood.
Autorickshaw Drivers
Bombay High Court
Legality of Bike Taxis
Autorickshaw Drivers
Bike taxis are illegal due to improper vehicle registration.
Bombay High Court
Bike taxis are not an infringement on livelihood.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Petitioners
- Autorickshaw drivers
- Defendant
- Rapido
- Location
- Thane
- Judges
- Revati Mohite-Dere, Neela K Gokhale