India, Aug. 21 -- After a two-month suspension, bike taxi services have resumed in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka.

On Thursday, ride-hailing platforms Rapido and Uber restarted operations following a strong pushback from the Karnataka High Court against the state's ban on two-wheeler taxis.

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The court's intervention came on Wednesday, when a bench led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru sharply criticised the state government's rationale for banning bike taxis, calling it "thin" and "legally untenable." The Chief Justice emphasised that bike taxis are not a luxury but a necessity, particularly for ensuring affordable last...