E-rickshaw

Draft Punjab Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2023

The Government of Punjab on December 19, 2023, published the Draft Punjab Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2023. The following has been stated namely: It states that these rules shall apply to all Aggregators operating in the state of Punjab and shall apply to all motor vehicles and e-rickshaws. It has …

Draft Punjab Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2023

The Government of Punjab on December 19, 2023, published the Draft Punjab Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2023. The following has been stated namely: It states that these rules shall apply to all Aggregators operating in the state of Punjab and shall apply to all motor vehicles and e-rickshaws. It has …

How does Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) system operate in Lucknow?

Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) caters to 17% of the daily trips in Lucknow. This short report offers an overview of IPT vehicles i.e. auto-rickshaws, tempos and e-rickshaws in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The team conducted a survey in Lucknow, covering 322 IPT drivers to understand their vehicular, operational and economic characteristics. …

Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2018

In a major move to fight air pollution, the Delhi government released this draft policy which aims to ensure adoption of 25 per cent e-vehicles among new registrations by 2023. Through this policy the state government plans to create a significant corpus of funds to incentivise every vehicle segment. It …

CRPF effort to cut air pollution

Doing its bit towards a cleaner environment, the 13 Battalion, CRPF, here provided an e-rickshaw to its staff to fetch goods of routine use. The Commandant of the Battalion, Balihar Singh, said earlier, a vehicle was being used for the purpose. “If all departments start using e-rickshaws instead of other …

Electric vehicles market in India set to see several new entrants

The government's National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 envisages achieving 6-7 million sales of hybrid and e-vehicles by 2020 The electric vehicles (EV) market in India is set to see the entry of a flurry of new players of foreign origin and home-grown start-ups in the two- and three-wheeler segments, …

Supporting smart urban mobility and built environment in four Indian cities: overview report

The current overview report is part of the output report for the project “Supporting Smart Urban Mobility and Built Environment in Indian Cities” under Grant Ref: G 15 SSEF-140 , implemented during period of October 2015 to January 2017. The main objectives of the project were to broadly engage with …

RTO permits e-rickshaws on specific routes

KOLHAPUR: The Regional Transport Office (RTO) has given permission to electronic rickshaw or e-rickshaw service in specific city areas, like the Central Bus Stand (CBS) and the Mahalaxmi Temple. Kolhapur is well known for its pilgrimage spots such as the Mahalaxmi and Jotiba temples. The city attracts devotees from all …

Report of the Committee constituted to propose taxi policy guideline to promote urban mobility

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has accepted the recommendations of its committee that has proposed a suitable regulatory framework to promote shared mobility, liberalise existing taxi permit systems and encourage new forms of urban mobility to create reliable alternatives to car ownership. These guidelines provide the common …

A lakh e-rickshaws on road, just 4.5k legal

More than a year after the Delhi government started the e-rickshaw registration process, thousands are still plying illegally in the city. More worryingly , there seems to be complete disregard for rules as these three-wheelers can be seen running on every street, including those which are closed for their operation …

Eco-friendly transport in Kolkata’s Fort William

Battery-operated rickshaws, locally called ‘totos,’ are now allowed to ply in Fort William, the headquarters of Eastern Command, for civilians to commute in the 177-acre campus. The initiative has benefited those who work in the Eastern Command — both former and current employees — as they routinely visit Fort William, …

Bus lanes on 500km of roads next month

Notification Soon; Rs 2,000 Fine For Violations The Delhi government's plan to check unauthorised parking by implementing its bus lane scheme is likely to be a reality soon. Transport and PWD minister Satyendar Jain said on Tuesday that the dedicated bus lane policy is likely to be notified by the …

Cycle-sharing system gets a thumbs up

Students can pick up bicycles from Vishwavidyalaya station and drop them off at Ramjas College or vice versa In a major relief, North Campus students will no longer have to return their rented bicycles at the Vishwavidyalaya metro station. The bustling area got its first “public cycle sharing” system on …

E-rickshaws to vroom on Ahmedabad roads soon

Who would not be acquainted with smart phones, smart classes and smart cities? What goes behind building up these 'smart' things is, the upgraded technology that makes life easier. Inspired by the smart e-rickshaw project of Varanasi launched in May, the Gujarat Government has given a thumbs up to a …

Punjab electric vehicle makers demand exemption from VAT

With over half a dozen manufacturers located across the state, Punjab has a potential to become one of the major manufacturing centres for e-rickshaws. However, the state levies 14.30% VAT on e-rickshaw, the highest in the Northern region, which is affecting its sale in the state. The manufacturers in Punjab …

Action plan to make public transport robust by year-end

Kejriwal To Announce Date Of Next Odd-Even Phase Today E-tickets in buses common mobility card, pas senger information system electric buses as well as 600 bu ses and 500 midi buses within the next few months --that's the action plan of the trans port department. On Wednesday , Delhi transport …

Rickshaw to e-rick: Plan to switch lacks clarity in Gurgaon

The Manohar Lal Khattar government has ordered surveys to replace all cycle rickshaws that ply in Haryana's cities with battery-operated e-rickshaws, but implementing the plan will be a tall order in Gurgaon because it does cycle rickshaws or keep a record on them. A ballpark estimate from transport authorities suggests …

‘Only 1,100 e-rickshaws have licence to ply in city’

The AAP government on Monday told the Delhi high court that around 1,100 e-rickshaws have been granted licence to operate in the national capital and those not licensed were being impounded and the owners prosecuted. The Delhi government made the submission before Justice Manmohan during the hearing of a contempt …

13,000 e-rickshaws impounded by govt till Aug: HC

The Delhi government told the high court here that it has impounded above 13,000 e-rickshaws till August for running on city roads despite a ban. Justice Manmohan was also informed that as most of the e-rickshaws were not meeting with the licensing norms, around 30 vehicles have been given licenses. …

Not against BRT system: CM

Days after it decided to scrap the controversial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday that his government was not against the idea of the traffic management system and would allow it to find its way back to the Capital in a modified and more …

Government plans 15% subsidy on e-rickshaws price soon

The Delhi government's environment and transport departments will be moving a cabinet note soon to offer a 15% subsidy on the price of e-rickshaws and other battery-operated vehicles. The subsidy was announced by transport minister Gopal Rai last month at a Janta cabinet. The subsidy would be given at the …

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