New Delhi:- The announcement from the Delhi transport department makes it evident that the prohibition on bike taxis will be enforced immediately. According to the government notice, if bike taxi services offered by companies like Ola, Uber, and Rapido persist in Delhi, a penalty will be imposed.
The Delhi government has enforced a sudden ban on bike taxis, which will have an impact on popular ride-hailing services such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido in the city. The decision was announced by the Delhi transport department in a notice, which cited the use of non-transport registered two-wheelers to transport passengers, thereby violating the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. This prohibition also affects many customers who depend on these bike-sharing services, particularly due to the high fares of traditional cabs. Furthermore, some prefer bike taxis as they are more maneuverable in the congested traffic of Delhi.
Despite the prohibition, some applications are still providing bike taxi services. The ride-hailing companies, including Ola, Uber, and Rapido, have yet to issue an official response. Here are five pieces of information that we currently have about the situation.
The Delhi transport department’s notification states that the restriction on bike taxi services will take effect immediately. The notice warns that if Ola, Uber, and Rapido riders or any other service providers continue to offer bike taxi services in Delhi, a penalty of Rs 5,000 will be imposed. If the offense is repeated or committed multiple times, the fine for subsequent violations will increase to Rs 10,000 along with the possibility of imprisonment.
As per The Indian Express report, the Delhi traffic police department is already inspecting motorcycles affiliated with Ola, Uber, and Rapido to ensure compliance with the newly imposed ban. In addition to a fine, if a driver repeats the offense, their driving license will be suspended for a minimum of three years. The Delhi government’s decision follows a similar ban on Rapido services in Maharashtra by the Supreme Court. Two-wheeler taxi services also suffer from a significant issue, namely the lack of proper emergency buttons, which poses a risk to the safety of women passengers.
Currently, Uber and Ola users in Delhi still have the option to book bike taxis despite the ban. However, this may change once the companies update their apps and make necessary adjustments until the rules change. An official stated to The Indian Express that, based on current regulations, taxi services involve a driver and multiple passengers. Consequently, only four-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, and e-rickshaws are permitted to operate, but not motorcycles. To run cab services, there are specific guidelines and requirements that must be met, including obtaining a registration mark, yellow number plates, PSV badge issued after police verification, and drivers who undergo behavioral training sessions.
As of now, Ola, Uber, and Rapido have not issued any official statements in response to the new ban. Delhi’s MLA and transport minister, Kailash Gahlot, shared news of the notification on Twitter, highlighting the upcoming Aggregator policy for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and 4-wheelers. The policy is said to be in its final stages and will be launched soon, helping service providers apply for licenses under the new regulations.
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