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flag Karnataka court lifts ban on bike taxis, allowing app-based services to resume with permits.

flag The Karnataka High Court lifted the state-wide ban on bike taxi services, allowing Ola, Uber, and Rapido to resume their operations. flag The division bench, led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi, ruled that motorcycles can legally be used as transportation vehicles under current laws if operators obtain the necessary permits. flag The ruling overturns a 2025 single-judge order that had halted services pending state guidelines. flag Operators must now apply for contract carriage permits, which the state government will issue in accordance with the Motor Vehicles Act. flag The move benefits tens of thousands of gig workers and improves urban mobility, especially in congested areas like Bengaluru.

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