Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy orders officials to shut down bike-taxi operations

Following a Karnataka High Court directive, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy ordered the shutdown of bike taxi operations across the state. Major aggregators like Uber, Rapido, and Ola must cease services by mid-May. While autorickshaw drivers welcome the move, students and regular commuters fear higher costs, longer commutes, and inconvenience due to the lack of affordable transport options.