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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

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

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

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

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