New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- The Pune Police have reportedly asked Google and Apple to remove the Rapido app from their Play Store and App Store as part of its crackdown on bike taxis. According to a report by The Times of India, bike taxi service could soon become unavailable in Pune unless Rapido secures the necessary approvals. Rapido's application seeking approval to operate bike taxis has been pending with the transport department.

"They were warned of legal action if they failed to comply with the norms. An FIR was lodged against them last week, and now the RTA chairperson and police have also stepped in," an RTO official said, adding that "If they comply with all requirements under the bike taxi policy, they may get approval. However, th...