Karnataka seizes 30 bikes as bike-taxi permit dispute reaches Supreme Court
Karnataka transport authorities resumed action against allegedly unauthorised bike taxis in Bengaluru, seizing 30 two-wheelers while the state challenges a High Court ruling on contract-carriage permits for motorcycles.
Karnataka resumed enforcement against allegedly unauthorised bike taxis in Bengaluru, seizing 30 motorcycles after appealing a High Court ruling that allowed motorcycles to be considered for contract carriage permits. The Supreme Court case leaves app-based bike taxi operations in regulatory limbo.
Why this matters
Karnataka Transport Department’s recent signal on 30 Bengaluru bike-taxi seizures and its Supreme Court challenge shows enforcement continuing alongside the permit case.
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