India, June 19 -- Days after the Karnataka High Court upheld the ban on bike taxi services, Bengaluru residents are reporting a sharp spike in traffic congestion, with many claiming their commute has become nearly five times worse.

Frustrated citizens have taken to social media to vent, arguing that removing bike taxis has only added more private vehicles and autos to the roads, worsening an already strained traffic system.

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"You block bike taxis," one user wrote, "with no proper roads, dug-up and narrow lanes, missing U-turns, zero metro access in many areas, limited public buses, and no footpaths to walk. Bengaluru traffic has increase...