Bike taxis safer: Woman commuter tells Karnataka HC

BENGALURU: A woman commuter on Wednesday informed the Karnataka High Court that bike taxis are safer, more affordable and convenient for women, in comparison with other modes of public transport, including buses and cabs.

This point, which is contrary to the state government’s contention that bike taxis are unsafe for women, was made before the division bench of acting Chief Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice CM Joshi during a hearing of appeals by the Bike Taxis Welfare Association, along with Ola, Uber, and Rapido, and owners of two-wheelers, against the order passed by a single judge on April 2.