Bike taxi battle in Karnataka: HC clarification spurs Uber, Ola to suspend operations; Rapido launches 'Bike Direct' to bypass ban
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 () Following the Karnataka High Court's ruling on bike taxi aggregators, Uber and Ola suspended their bike taxi services. Rapido introduced 'Rapido Bike Direct' to connect captains and customers. The transport department is planning to file a contempt petition against the aggregators for allegedly violating court orders, escalating the ongoing dispute.
The new Cab Fare Surge rules under the 2025 Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines allow cab aggregators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido to charge up to 2X the base fare during peak hours — a sharp increase..
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 ()
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