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The recent ban on bike taxis has had a severe ripple effect on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR). As Mithilesh Kumar, Founding Member of Civic Opposition of India, points out in The Times of India, average commute times have surged by 50-70% since the ban. This isn't just about traffic; it's an economic issue. IT professionals are missing crucial meetings and daily scrums, directly impacting productivity. Rather than an outright ban, the solution lies in formalizing and regulating bike taxis. We need a holistic mobility plan that includes: • More BMTC buses and restored footpaths. • Completion of BMRCL girder works and functioning traffic signals. • Last-mile connectivity via shared autos or mini feeder buses. As Mithilesh states, we need a shift in perspective: "Prioritise commuters, not just vehicles."