Bike taxis could become legal as govt. passes advisory

Rapido is currently the largest platform offering bike taxi services in India.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued an advisory clarifying that motorcycles fall within the definition of contract carriages as per section 2(7) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

At present, bike taxis are permitted in select states like Goa, Telangana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. However, they have been banned in Maharashtra and Delhi. The latest advisory by the government could pave the way for more states to issue permits for bike taxis. It also aims to protect bike taxi riders from being fined due to licensing issues.

Rapido is currently the largest platform offering bike taxi services in India. It has proved to be an affordable and convenient mode of transportation, especially in crowded cities.

Source: Autocar India