Private transport operators seek government action on key issues
In a memorandum submitted to the government on Tuesday (August 11), the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations sought a clear policy on bike taxis and strict action against unauthorised app-based transport services.
The Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations has called on the Karnataka government to tackle challenges facing the private transport industry, encompassing bike taxis, app-based transportation services, the Shakti scheme, and competition from state-run corporations. The group's memorandum, delivered to the government on August 11, called for a transparent policy on bike taxis and stringent measures against unauthorized app-based transport providers.
The federation alleged that private operators and drivers were struggling financially due to excessive commissions, arbitrary fare structures, and growing competition from app-based firms. It also expressed concerns about the impact of the Shakti scheme on private transport operators and recommended an alternative compensation or support mechanism.
The federation proposed reducing road taxes for contract and stage carriage vehicles and advocated for a scientific, cost-based fare revision system, with a permissible fare variation of up to 20% from government-set prices. The federation announced in a statement that it has given the government 15 days to address its demands, threatening to take "democratic and legal action" if a response is not provided.
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