Ola stops bike taxi service in Bengaluru

Earlier this month, we had reported that taxi aggregator Ola had started a radio bike taxi service in Bengaluru. However, the transport department deemed the service illegal and asked citizens not to use it.

Now, Ola has withdrawn the service. The company has not given any reasons for discontinuing the service. The Regional Transport Authority has said that Ola will need to obtain a licence to operate and has seized bikes that were running without the necessary permissions.

Meanwhile, Uber - Ola's rival - continues to operate UberMoto, its bike taxi service in Bengaluru.

Bike taxis are being operated in various cities in India. Hiring a bike taxi is much cheaper than an autorickshaw or car. This makes the service very popular among solo commuters.

Source: ET Auto