Key Highlights
- Karnataka High Court lifted the ban on bike taxis on January 23, 2026.
- Bike owners and aggregators must apply for authorization to use motorcycles for transport.
- The ruling benefits major aggregators like Uber, Rapido, and Ola.
- The court directed authorities to register bikes as transport vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act.
- The decision is seen as a boost for last-mile connectivity in Karnataka.



