Karnataka HC lifts ban on bike taxis, clears path for Ola, Uber & Rapido

Key Highlights

• Karnataka High Court lifted the ban on bike taxi services in the state.
• The court ruled that motorcycles are considered transport vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
• The state government had imposed a blanket ban on bike taxis since June 2025.
• The ruling allows ride-hailing platforms to resume operations legally.
• The decision was welcomed as an important step for urban mobility in Karnataka.