Following objections by autorickshaw unions, the Karnataka government has revoked the Electric Bike Taxi Scheme introduced in 2021. The decision to terminate the Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme 2021 was announced by the Transport Department through a notification on March 6.
The Electric Bike Taxi Scheme was initiated in July 2021 by the State Government, then led by the BJP, with the aim of enhancing first and last-mile connectivity.
The notification highlights possible misuse of the scheme, and asserts that authorities have become aware of violations, specifically the utilisation of non-transport bikes (with white boards) as bike taxis.
