Karnataka’s Transport Dept. receives first application for e-bike taxis
The Hindu
But before issuing the licence, Govt. has to approve and notify fare structure
Six months after unveiling the ‘Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme’, the Transport Department has received only one application for a licence from Bengaluru-based mobility solutions platform, Bounce.
Transport Commissioner N. Shivakumar told The Hindu that the State Government would come out with a notification on fixing bike taxi fares, after which the application seeking a licence would be processed. “We received the application a few weeks ago. Unless bike taxi fares get notified, a licence cannot be issued. We are corresponding with the Government on fixing the fare structure,” said Mr. Shivakumar.
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