Illegal bike taxis in Kochi pose risk to passengers

Authorities in Kochi are cracking down on illegal bike taxi operations following safety concerns and legal disputes regarding accident compensation. Officials warn that using private vehicles for commercial transport violates insurance policies and leaves passengers vulnerable in the event of an accident.
Bike taxis are running the risk of illegal operations, besides exposing their riders to legal and safety perils. The legal and safety hazards involved in bike taxi operations came into focus after a woman from Kozhikode was reportedly denied compensation claims following a road accident.
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