Shillong, July 8: The District Transport Officer (DTO) East Khasi Hills District on Friday banned the plying of two wheelers (Bikes and Scooters) operating as Taxi services both online and offline in the district.

The notification issued by the office of the Regional Transport Authority Board on Monday has reads, “As per sub section (1) of section 66 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 two wheelers operating as Taxi service availing online or offline method eg., Rapido, Uber etc,, with the use of motor cycle are prohibited to ply for the purpose of ferrying passengers. Strict action shall be taken against those violators of the said Act”.