Transport department cracks down on bike taxis despite Karnataka HC ban; 103 vehicles seized

BENGALURU: Despite the Karnataka High Court ban on bike taxis, a few were seen operating on Monday. Officials from the transport department said they are implementing the ban and seized 103 vehicles in operation.

Transport officials who started the crackdown on Monday morning, said they were seizing vehicles operating illegally, slapping fines ranging from Rs 5,000-10,000. Bangalore West Regional Transport Office booked the most cases at 16, followed by KR Puram RTO at 13, and 12 by Bangalore East RTO.