Bengaluru: Rapido-based bicycle aggregator application on Tuesday announced submissions for bicycle taxi service applications with the State Transport Authority (STA).
However, the Department of Transportation stated that there was no decision taken so far.
Rapido, in a statement, also said that the plan to increase 100 captain women in Bengaluru at the end of 2022.
The move occurred after Karnataka High Court directed the state government to consider a motorcycle taxis application in two months.
“The company also plans to provide two-wheeled two-wheel leases for potential captain (motorists) who can help them earn income according to their convenience.
In the recent order by the Karnataka High Court, the ambiguity of the legality of a bicycle taxi is now set to be resolved” said Press conference.
Pavan Guntupalli, Co-Founder, Rapido, said, “Bengaluru is one of our top cities in terms of use and with sustainable updates in the legal framework for our operations, we want on-board more women captain to provide local sheroes.
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“Furthermore, press releases stated:” The Karnataka High Court in a recent case submitted by a leading transportation aggregator has observed that under the law, motorcycle taxis can used to rent a passenger place can be observed in court.
That motorcycle taxis have been categorized as transportation vehicles by the central government under the provisions of motor vehicle law, 1988.
Therefore, given the provisions of the law, the court allows various aggregators to Make each application to each sta.
To swipe A motorbike / taxi service for rent “.
“Rapido has also submitted his request with the STA for motorbike / taxi services and look forward to a positive response.
Rapido works very closely with various state and open governments to work with the Government of Karnataka to frame the same guidelines.
With the impact of family pandemics, ease of limiting and locking up.
The increasing demand for bicycle taxis, the company aims to adopt a bullish growth strategy for Bengaluru and is committed to creating a more reliable job in the city “, he said.
The state has not made a decision 2020-21, the state government proposes to carry out electric bicycle taxi projects to increase the last military connectivity of public transportation.
However, the state transportation department has not framed any rules.
The source said the department has proposed a draft rules with provisions such as the yellow number plate and the first mandatory and driver’s first aid boxes and drivers must wear a protective helmet with signs of content.
The proposed average rate is Rs 5 per km.
“The taxi bicycle file is with the Minister of Transportation.
He must make a final decision about this,” said a Department of Transportation officials.
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