Centre tells states to allow motorcycles to ply as bike taxis; Rapido calls it ‘pivotal moment’

In what comes as a huge relief for Rapido and other bike taxi operating apps such as Uber, Ola, and Wicked Ride, the central government in an advisory to state governments and Union Territories and transport departments has directed to accept and process contract carriage permits for motorcycles in line with the provisions of Motor Vehicle Act. This comes amidst bike taxi apps such as Rapido and state governments, including the Karnataka government, locking horns over the legality of the apps.

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