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Nasscom urges Karnataka Government for Interim Relief and Policy Framework on Bike Taxis
Nasscom urges Karnataka Government for Interim Relief and Policy Framework on Bike Taxis

June 12, 2025

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Nasscom has submitted a formal representation to the Hon’ble Transport Minister of Karnataka, Shri Ramalinga Reddy, urging immediate intervention on the issue of bike taxi operations in the state. The appeal comes in the wake of the Karnataka High Court’s recent judgment, which prohibits aggregator-based bike taxi services in Bengaluru effective from June 15, 2025, in the absence of a regulatory framework for bike taxi services in Karnataka.

Highlighting Karnataka’s leadership in technology-driven innovation, nasscom emphasized the vital role of tech-enabled mobility solutions like bike taxis in supporting livelihoods, improving last-mile connectivity, and decongesting urban traffic. The ecosystem not only offers affordable and efficient mobility but also sustains lakhs of gig workers across the state, including students, women, migrants from other parts of Karnataka and those recovering from the post pandemic economic crisis.

In its submission, nasscom has urged the state government to provide interim relief by extending the June 15 deadline to prevent large-scale livelihood disruption, while simultaneously initiating a consultative process to develop a balanced regulatory framework for a long term solution. Drawing from existing models in states like Delhi, Telangana and Rajasthan, Nasscom reiterated its commitment to work closely with the government to craft a forward-looking policy that supports innovation, ensures commuter safety, and promotes inclusive growth.

 


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