Following the Karnataka government’s directive to ban bike taxi services in the state from June 16, app-based platforms like Uber and Rapido have removed two-wheeler ride options from their apps. However, a new feature, labelled “Bike Parcel” has surfaced. Several social media users claimed that Rapido is allowing users to book a ride by posing as a "parcel" for delivery. Viral posts with app screenshots suggest some riders are using the service to travel as "self-declared parcels." One user shared a screenshot of the app with the caption, "Karnataka High Court banned bike taxis. Rapido came up with a brilliant workaround as a “bike parcel” service. Now, you can book a ride, identify yourself as a parcel, sit with the driver and get yourself delivered to your destination. God bless Indian jugaad!" Karnataka Bike Taxi Ban Comes Into Effect From Today; Rapido, Ola, Uber Suspend Bike Taxi Operations in Compliance With High Court Order.

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