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Karnataka High Court on Tuesday extended the deadline for bike taxi operators, including Rapido, to halt operations till June 15.

The court had earlier ordered all bike taxi services in the state to stop by mid-May, unless the government introduced a policy to regulate them. The April 2 order by Justice B M Shyam Prasad had given a six-week window to comply.

Also, read: Karnataka High Court orders suspension of bike taxis within 6 weeks

Seeking an extension, Rapido’s parent firm Roppen, along with Ola and Uber, told the Court that the state government is now exploring a comprehensive policy for bike taxis.

Roppen also highlighted that nearly six lakh drivers’ livelihoods would be impacted by a ban.

Also, read: Karnataka govt in a fix over framing rules for bike taxis

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) had earlier called on the Karnataka government to establish a regulatory framework to safeguard the livelihoods of thousands of bike taxi riders. However, transport minister Ramalinga Reddy has instructed officials to enforce the High Court’s order suspending bike taxi services across the state within six weeks.

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