Maharashtra to Ban Bike Taxis? Ola, Uber Rides at Risk Over Safety Concerns

• Maharashtra government to decide on banning bike taxi services (Ola, Uber) within 24 hours.
• Decision driven by serious passenger safety concerns, including accidents, deaths, disabilities, and criminal incidents.
• Many bike taxi services are operating illegally without official permits, especially in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
• A recent molestation attempt by a bike taxi driver in Kalyan fueled public outrage.
• Temporary permits for aggregators like Ola and Uber may be revoked after a Wednesday meeting with Transport Minister.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra considers banning bike taxis due to safety issues and illegal operations, impacting Ola/Uber.