Nitin Gadkari urges states to allow private two-wheelers as bike taxis for livelihoods
- India's Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday urged states to let private two-wheelers ferry passengers.
- He said bike taxis could create livelihood chances for around 8 crore people, mainly in rural areas.
- Central rules already let states permit private motorcycles for rides, with their own conditions and fees.
- Karnataka opposes bike taxis over safety concerns, while Maharashtra has notified its own rules.
Source: moneycontrol.com
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