The Karnataka High Court has extended the deadline for bike taxi operations until June 15, providing temporary relief to companies like Rapido, Ola, and Uber. This decision follows requests from these firms to allow more time while the Karnataka government considers new regulations for bike taxis, essential for jobs and urban mobility.
The Karnataka High Court upheld a directive for Ola Electric to submit additional documents for a CCPA investigation, prompted by over 10,000 consumer complaints about potential violations. The Court confirmed the investigating officer’s authority and dismissed concerns of reputational harm, emphasizing the investigation’s consumer protection focus and the validity of the officer’s request.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions from Ola and Uber challenging the 5% service charge cap for app-based autorickshaws. The ruling supports consumer protection and fair pricing, providing significant relief to Bengaluru commuters. The court emphasized the government’s authority in regulating these services, leading to the dismissal of the petitions.
Today(on 27th May), The Karnataka High Court dismissed writ petitions contesting the State government’s notification imposing a service charge cap on app-based cab aggregators for auto rickshaw rides. Justice Suraj Govindaraj affirmed that aggregators can levy a 5% service fee as per the notification.
