Bike taxi riders demand policy framework; stage peaceful protest outside Vidhana Soudha over ban

More than 5,000 bicycle taxis rider from all over Karnataka gathered in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Saturday to a peaceful protest against the ban against his services. The protesters demanded a suitable policy framework to operate bicycle taxis in the state.

The suspension of bicycle taxi services claimed that about 6 lakh rider left despair and rally at the bicycle rally.

Riders from various regions, including mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Davangere, Tubakuru, Bengaluru South and Shivamogga participated in the protest. Some of the protesters were detained by Vidhana Soudha police and were later released.

“When I was a bicycle taxi driver, I was easily earning 2,500 a day. I have been working as a food distribution agent since the ban was imposed, and I only won about 800 – 900 a day. I hope the government helps us. He said he worked as a bicycle taxi driver in three applications before the ban.

Ravi, a bicycle taxi driver from Mysuru, said, im I have two children and a wife, and now I don’t know how to be managed. The rent is delayed, the electricity bill is accumulating and I just borrow money to continue the work. This forbidden is not only our job, but also our dignity. ”

The protesters urged the government to bring an appropriate policy to allow them to return to work while dealing with security and regulation concerns. They stated that bicycle taxis are an important part of the state’s transportation system and provide thousands of jobs.

While the right rules are available, bicycle taxis can continue to benefit everyone. They also stressed that the 19 states in India have already had policies for bicycle taxis and allow them to work safely and efficiently.

“A week has passed since the implementation of the ban and I feel that I have no job, Raj He said he was ready to comply with any rule if the government could continue to work. “If I want to use a yellow board, I am ready for this.

Also, “I sincerely beg the government to let me continue. It is not easy to find new jobs. It is not easy to win 20,000 in Bengaluru.”

Many rider said that on June 24, the Karnataka Supreme Court, which was planned and hoped for good news, said they were waiting for the hearing.