Motorcycle taxis in India

Motorcycle taxis in India are a form of taxicab services. They have existed since 1981, when the Government of Goa started issuing permits to operate them.[1]

A taxi stand in Goa.

A taxi stand in Gurgaon

Yellow-and-black motorcycle pilot in Saligao, Goa.

History

The Goa Motorcycle Taxi Riders Association (GMTRA) was founded in 1980 to operate motorcycle taxis in the state.[2] Operators are referred to as pilots and operate using yellow coloured motorcycles.[1] They are not regulated by a fare meter.[3]

References

Fernandes, Krish (21 February 2013). "Motorcycle pilots: Riders in a storm?". Times of India. Panaji. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
"Taxi riders' body marks anniversary". The Hindu. Panaji. 9 December 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
Korde, Kailash (16 June 2015). "Transport authorities draft plan to introduce motorcycle cabs in Maharashtra". Hindustan Times. Mumbai. Retrieved 19 June 2015.

Delhi (Capital of India) has its own bike taxi running on eco friendly bikes. Launched by Promto

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[storm-1] Fernandes, Krish (21 February 2013). "Motorcycle pilots: Riders in a storm?". Times of India. Panaji. Retrieved 18 June 2015.

[anniversary-2] "Taxi riders' body marks anniversary". The Hindu. Panaji. 9 December 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2015.

[draftplan-3] Korde, Kailash (16 June 2015). "Transport authorities draft plan to introduce motorcycle cabs in Maharashtra". Hindustan Times. Mumbai. Retrieved 19 June 2015.