Bike taxi drivers allege harassment by auto unions over plan to protest ban; demand legal framework

After the bike taxi ban came into effect on June 16, over 100 drivers from aggregator platforms such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido in Karnataka alleged harassment by auto unions and said they were denied permission to protest at Freedom Park due to pressure from such groups.

The drivers, part of the Namma Bike Taxi Association, submitted a petition on Thursday, demanding legal recognition of bike taxis and a clear policy framework to end harassment and regulatory confusion. “Last year, Karnataka saw over eight crore bike taxi rides. We’re not asking…