120 bikes attached to Rapido impounded
The Hindu
Bike owners may end up paying fine upto ₹15,000 in some cases
The Transport Department has impounded 120 bikes and booked cases against owners for using their two-wheelers for commercial purposes. Owners had attached their bikes to the online bike taxi app Rapido. Transport Department officials say that private vehicles with white boards cannot be used commercially to ferry passengers.
Additional Commissioner (Enforcement) Narendra Holkar said multiple cases have been booked against the owners ranging from using bikes as taxis without permits to violating registration norms among others. Bike owners will have to pay a penalty of up to Rs 15,000 for their vehicles to be released.
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