Bike taxis pose safety, insurance concerns: Karnataka to Supreme Court
The Karnataka government has appealed to the Supreme Court against a High Court ruling allowing motorcycles to operate as bike taxis, citing safety and insurance concerns. The state argues that without a regulatory framework, passenger safety is compromised and that motorcycles should not be classified as commercial transport vehicles. This legal challenge follows appeals from ride-hailing companies and motorcycle owners, and it questions the validity of the High Court's directive to issue permits for bike taxis.