Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) has demanded strict action against illegal bike taxi operations, following the death of two people in an accident.

The victims were identified as Dr Kasturi Jagadish Chandra, who worked at KIMS-Sunshine Hospital, and Rapido driver Naveen.

The accident occurred on the morning of October 12, when the bike driven by Naveen, with Dr Chandra riding pillion collided with a 16-wheeler lorry on the Greenlands–Begumpet road, said Punjagutta police.

“Dr Jagadish was travelling on a bike taxi operated through Rapido when the lorry hit the vehicle from behind. Both Jagadish and driver Naveen fell on the road and were run over. Naveen died on the spot, and the doctor succumbed to his injuries at the hospital,” TGPWU released a stateme

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