Side hustle turns sour for Bengaluru techies as transport authority cracks down on private car rentals
Friday, 22 August 2025 () Bengaluru transport officials have cracked down on techies renting out their private cars through self-drive apps like Zoomcar. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of 21 white-board vehicles being used commercially without proper permits, leading to fines for the owners. Officials emphasized that private vehicles cannot be used for commercial purposes and warned of continued enforcement.