Govt to facilitate launch of bike taxis on bigger scale

Gadkari had earlier said that driverless cars won't be allowed in India

The government is planning to facilitate the rollout of bike taxis on a bigger scale and is preparing to introduce an app that will also include the new and economical way of commuting, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said.

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is confident that bike taxis will offer solutions not only for wading through severe traffic congestions in metropolises but can provide affordable transportation to people in far-flung rural areas.

Bike taxis have been launched at a few places in the country, mostly initiated by private players.

"We are planning to facilitate launch of bikes as taxis.

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