The Meghalaya Two-Wheelers Commercial Permit Holders (MTCPH) on Friday petitioned the Regional Transport Authority (RTA), demanding strict action against individuals operating bike-taxi services without valid commercial permits. In a complaint submitted to RTA Chairman RM Kurbah, the association alleged that these unauthorized operations violate the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2020. The permit holders stressed that such activities result in revenue loss for the state and pose significant safety risks to passengers, as these operators lack mandatory police verification and commercial insurance coverage. The MTCPH stated that the continued presence of unlicensed bike-taxis directly threatens the livelihoods of legitimate operators who have complied with all statutory requirements.
“Continued operation of these individuals without valid permits is a direct threat to our livelihood as legitimate operators who have fulfilled all statutory obligations,” the complaint stated. The association urged the RTA to initiate immediate enforcement measures and called for the deployment of additional personnel to curb illegal activities. Furthermore, the MTCPH requested the authorities to identify and allocate dedicated parking spaces for authorized commercial two-wheelers at key locations, including Khyndailad and other busy market areas in the city.