Bengaluru Airport's Strict New Pick-Up Rules Spark Driver Protests, Passenger Woes

• Bengaluru airport's new rules ban non-authorized cabs like Rapido, Namma Yatri, Shoffr from kerbside pick-ups, forcing them to use designated parking areas.
• Individual drivers in Telegram/WhatsApp 'duty groups' and those serving hotels/travel agents are also affected, impacting their livelihoods.
• Only authorized operators (KSTDC, Mega, Uber, Ola, Quick Ride, OHM Electric Cabs, WTI) can pick up from the kerbside with dedicated bays.
• Passengers face inconvenience, longer walks, and potential cab shortages, especially at night, despite BIAL's shuttle, walkway, and buggy provisions.
• Karnataka Drivers’ Union protests the restrictions, which also include 'overstay charges' for private vehicles and specific parking for commercial ones.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru airport's new pick-up rules cause widespread disruption for non-authorized cabs, drivers, and passengers.