India, Feb. 28 -- The bike taxi services provided by popular companies such as Ola, Rapido, and Uber are expected to resume in Delhi and Maharashtra, providing the most cost-effective ride option. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued an advisory notice to state governments regarding the regulation of bike taxis. As per the advisory, these motorbikes meet the criteria of contract carriages under Section 2(7) of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, 1988. While bike taxis are banned in Maharashtra and Delhi, they are still operational in Goa, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

Last year, bike taxi services were banned in the capital city for breaching motor vehicle regulations. The government was concerned about the ...