Delhi people, if you also find e-rickshaws the most feasible and affordable ride, then there’s some sad news for you. Passengers who travel by e-rickshaws in Delhi will soon have to pay higher fares. Want to know more about it? Read on.
E-Rickshaw Fare To Increase From May
As per a report by NDTV, the federation of electric vehicles in Delhi has decided to increase the minimum fare for e-rickshaws to ₹20, citing rising inflation and no change in prices for a long time. The chairman of the federation, Anuj Sharma, informed the portal that while e-rickshaws have been operating in Delhi since 2010, their fares have remained unchanged, even as auto-rickshaw and taxi fares have been increased twice during the same period. He further said that they have decided to increase the fares from next month. The announcement was made after a joint meeting of Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh with e-rickshaw drivers, dealers, and manufacturers on Wednesday.
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The New Fare Of E-Rickshaw In Delhi
Currently, over 2 lakh e-rickshaws are officially registered in Delhi, while about 1.5 lakh unregistered e-rickshaws run in the national capital, providing easy connectivity in many areas. At most places, e-rickshaw drivers charged ₹10 for the first two kilometres and ₹5 thereafter for subsequent kilometres.
Additionally, the Delhi transport department withdrew its 2022 circular that allowed companies to register multiple electric carts and electric rickshaws in their names. Pankaj Singh stated that by preventing the concentration of ownership in the hands of a few companies or firms, the government aims to promote self-employment and reduce exploitation of economically weaker sections.
He also stated that key advantages of the decision include more economic opportunities for owners and drivers, reduced risk of monopolistic control over the e-rickshaw sector, and better support for self-reliant employment models. He said that putting the vehicle back in the hands of the individual driver, the authorities are strengthening self-employment and protecting the backbone of Delhi’s last-mile connectivity. The revised decision ensures that e-rickshaw registration benefits are distributed more widely among Delhi’s residents.
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FAQs
Which state bans e-rickshaws?
In a bid to enhance safety on national and state highways, Bihar has implemented a ban on e-rickshaws and jugaad vehicles, which are often criticised for their sluggish pace and inadequate braking mechanisms.
Is an e-rickshaw legal in India?
In March 2015, the Indian Parliament passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015, legalising e-rickshaws.
Which EV 3 wheeler is best?
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