Karnataka High Court Lifts Bike Taxi Ban, Clears Ola, Uber, Rapido Return

• The Karnataka High Court has lifted the ban on bike taxi services, allowing Ola, Uber, and Rapido to resume operations in the state.
• A Division Bench set aside a single-judge directive that had halted services until the state framed specific rules.
• The court stated that bike taxi operators can apply for registration of two-wheelers as transport vehicles or taxis.
• Registration cannot be refused solely because the vehicle is a motorcycle; transport authorities can impose conditions.
• The ruling follows appeals by aggregators and bike taxi associations against an April 2025 ban order.

Why It Matters: Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, paving the way for Ola, Uber, and Rapido to operate again.