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Bengaluru chokes on commute chaos post the bike taxi ban
After a week of the bike taxi ban in Bengaluru by the Karnataka government, not only has it been reported that the traffic has increased by 18 per cent, but also auto fares have skyrocketed.
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'I mean, what's with this auto mafia in Bengaluru that seems to be never-ending? Just after the Bike Taxi was banned, the rates have become unbearable,' shares a user (@IpsitaPanda19) on X.
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At 700/day for 2-way commute by Auto, that's almost India's per capita the zero-commission model supposed to reduce prices? How did we end up with surging prices?' questioned another resident in Bengaluru on X.
A sharp rise in Bengaluru's traffic
According to TomTom, a Netherlands-based location technology firm, there is a clear rise in traffic congestion during peak hours. The data shows an increase in traffic by 18 per cent throughout the day, and during peak hours, it jumps to a whopping 22 per cent.
1,000+ auto drivers booked in two days
Days after the bike taxi ban, autorickshaw drivers were booked by Bengaluru police for violating rules, lack of proper documentation, overcharging and refusal to ply. Reportedly, over 1,000 cases were filed against auto drivers in two days.
Post-bike taxi ban blues in Karnataka
Over 6 lakh riders are out of income due to the bike taxi ban
Traffic has worsened, as more and more people are using their vehicles
Auto drivers demand more money over fare and added tips through apps
The ban disrupted metro accessibility as commuters struggles with the last-mile
Auto fares have become significantly costlier than cab charges
Longer traffic jams are fuelling a rise in road rage P
