Two-wheeler aggregators: HC seeks response from State govt.
The Madras High Court has requested a response from the Tamil Nadu government regarding the regulation of two-wheeler aggregators like Rapido, Ola, and Uber. A petitioner argues that a regulatory vacuum exists, impacting public safety and rider livelihoods.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing tension between the gig economy, existing transport laws, and the need for state-level regulatory frameworks.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday sought response from the State government on whether the operation of two-wheeler aggregators would be permitted or not permitted.
A Division Bench of Justices C.V. Karthikeyan and R. Sakthivel was hearing a public interest litigation petition that sought a direction to the State government to enact and enforce a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework governing aggregators in Tamil Nadu, including the operation of bike taxi services.
The petitioner, R. Naveen Kumar of Madurai, said that in recent years, App-based bike taxi services operated through digital aggregators such as Rapido, Ola, Uber, etc.., have become an integral part of the transport ecosystem in Tamil Nadu.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in