Overview

• On June 13 the Karnataka High Court refused to stay an April 2 order suspending bike taxis, enforcing a statewide ban from June 16 until a hearing set for June 24.
• Over 5,000 riders from districts including Mysuru, Mandya and Shivamogga converged on Vidhana Soudha on June 21, where dozens were detained and charged for protesting without permission.
• Riders report that the ban has left more than 600,000 drivers without income, forcing some into low-paid delivery work and struggle to cover basic expenses like rent and school fees.
• Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has stated the government will not notify bike taxi rules until formal regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act are drafted, leaving operators in limbo.
• Bengaluru traffic police have booked over 1,000 autorickshaw drivers for violations such as overcharging and refusal to ply in response to commuter complaints since bike taxis halted operations.