Byjus 1

Byjus  2

| **Key Aspect**               | **Details** |
|------------------------------|-------------|
| **Case Filed By**            | Government of Karnataka in the Supreme Court (challenging Karnataka High Court's Jan 23, 2026 order). |
| **High Court Order**         | Directed consideration of motorcycle registrations as transport vehicles and permits for **bike taxi operations**. Originated from appeals by **Ola, Uber, Rapido, Bike Taxi Welfare Association** against a ban. |
| **Karnataka's Arguments**    | - **Passenger safety**: Higher risk in two-wheelers vs. four-wheelers.<br>- **No regulatory framework** for bike taxis under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.<br>- **Insurance uncertainties** for commercial passenger carriage.<br>- **Traffic, pollution, and fatalities** concerns. |

Key Aspect	Details
Case Filed By	Government of Karnataka in the Supreme Court (challenging Karnataka High Court's Jan 23, 2026 order).
High Court Order	Directed consideration of motorcycle registrations as transport vehicles and permits for bike taxi operations. Originated from appeals by Ola, Uber, Rapido, Bike Taxi Welfare Association against a ban.
Karnataka's Arguments	- Passenger safety: Higher risk in two-wheelers vs. four-wheelers.- No regulatory framework for bike taxis under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.- Insurance uncertainties for commercial passenger carriage.- Traffic, pollution, and fatalities concerns.

Karnataka Government Challenges High Court Order on Bike Taxis in Supreme Court