Carpooling Not Banned in Bengaluru, Need Legal Permission to Operate, Says Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy
Karnataka Transport Minister Ramanalinga Reddy on Monday clarified that carpooling is not banned in Bengaluru after news reports claimed it was no longer allowed in the city.
Karnataka Transport Minister Ramanalinga Reddy on Monday clarified that carpooling is not banned in Bengaluru after news reports claimed it was no longer allowed in the city. Ramalinga Reddy said that cars need to have yellow registration boards to operate as carpooling cabs. “We have not banned carpooling. First, let them take permission. They have not taken permission. Where is the question of banning? They should have yellow boards to operate as carpooling cabs. I have a meeting with them on Tuesday and We will take a decision,” Ramalinga Reddy said. Carpooling Banned in Bengaluru: Transport Department Prohibits Sharing of Car Travels Booked Via Apps Like Quick Ride and BlaBlaCar, Violators to Face Fine Up to Rs 10,000.
Carpooling Not Banned in Bengaluru
Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy tweets, "Carpooling is not banned, it is false news. First, let them take permission. When they have not taken the permission where is the question of banning? Everyone should follow the rules and regulations. It is illegal to use… pic.twitter.com/Sq8On8EYYt
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