Taxi body calls for crackdown on illegal bike taxis

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 21: Leaders of the city and suburban taxi drivers’ association on Thursday met East Khasi Hills District Transport Officer (DTO) R. Hinge to seek a crackdown on illegal “offline” bike taxi services operating in Shillong.

The delegation raised concerns over the increasing number of two-wheelers being used commercially without authorisation, allegedly under the Rapido banner.

Association president Kmenlang Khonglah told reporters that these unauthorised operators are setting up stands at various locations, adversely affecting the livelihoods of local taxi drivers.

Khonglah stated that while the association understands the challenges faced by the public and unemployed youth, commercial bike services must operate within the law.

(Contd on P-7)