CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Karnataka Chief Minister has unveiled the Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi scheme-2023. The scheme aims to reduce travel time and inconvenience in reaching bus, railway and metro stations. It will allow people, partnership firms and companies to participate.

Detailed explanation-2: -The scheme was introduced in 2021, primarily aiming at first and last-mile connectivity from metro stations, bus stands, and short-distance travel. In January, the department fixed ₹25 for the first 5 km and ₹50 from 5 km to 10 km for e-bike taxis.

Detailed explanation-3: -As per the rule, the GPS-enabled electric bike taxis can operate for a maximum distance of 10 km between origin and destination with a maximum of one pillion rider. A flat fare will be fixed by the department for 5 km and 10 km.

Detailed explanation-4: -App-based cab and bike aggregators including Ola, Uber, and Rapido have been declared “illegal” by the Karnataka state government.