Bengaluru Taxi Drivers Protest Against Illegal Private Cabs

• Taxi and cab drivers in Bengaluru are frustrated with the rise of private vehicles being used for commercial purposes.
• Licensed operators argue that private cars dodge regulatory fees, permits, and safety checks, creating unfair competition.
• Cab drivers claim that this practice undercuts legitimate businesses and raises passenger safety concerns.
• The Karnataka Transport Department has issued warnings and mobilized squads to crack down on unauthorized commercial use of private cars.
• Authorities estimate around five lakh yellow-board vehicles in Karnataka, all subject to regulatory fees and taxes, unlike private cars.

Source: Hindustan Times, Times Now News