Karnataka tells the Supreme Court that bike taxis are not public transport vehicles and that permissions for them are not automatic. The state argues that the legal framework treats any grant of permits as subject to scrutiny, including public safety, vehicle suitability, and the regulator’s preparedness to oversee operations.
In separate coverage, outlets report Karnataka’s position that restrictions on bike taxis are reasonable and necessary. The state’s submissions focus on how the regulatory scheme should be applied, rather than treating bike taxis as the same category as established public transport services. The question before the court centers on the classification of bike taxis and what conditions can be imposed when authorities consider permits.
Both reports reflect the same core argument from Karnataka, with one describing the framework governing permit grants and the other emphasizing the state’s view that limits on bike taxis are warranted.
