Rapido, Uber, and Ola have challenged the Karnataka High Court’s earlier order stopping bike taxi operations until new rules are framed. The hearing was postponed as the Advocate General was busy before another bench.
In Bengaluru, bike taxi riders protested the High Court’s ban on their services, seeking government support and clear regulations for operations. Police detained them for protesting without permission, and the riders emphasized the economic impact of the ban on their livelihoods. They urged the government for a policy addressing safety and job security.
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 Delhi High Court has mandated Rapido to rectify 170 accessibility errors in its app within four months, or cease operations in India. The court emphasized the need for compliance with accessibility laws, questioning prior oversight. This decision stems from a petition by visually impaired individuals highlighting the app’s significant accessibility failures.
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.
