Over 100 bike taxi drivers including drivers from the Namma Bike Taxi Association on June 19, 2025 urged the Karnataka government to halt the ongoing crackdown on bike taxis and establish a clear regulatory framework.
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Over 100 bike taxi drivers from the Namma Bike Taxi Association met Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Dasarahalli MLA S. Muniraju on Thursday, urging the government to halt the ongoing crackdown on bike taxis and establish a clear regulatory framework.
Representing platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido, the drivers submitted a petition demanding legal recognition and protection from harassment.
“Despite the recent passage of the Gig Workers’ Welfare Bill, the government has remained silent on the status of bike taxis. I receive hundreds of distress calls daily. We want regulation, not a ban,” Mohammed Salim, president of the association, said.
Published – June 20, 2025 07:01 am IST