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Delhi Proposes New E-Rickshaw Rules: Maximum 4 Passengers, Speed Capped at 25 kmph
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What Happened?
The Delhi government has proposed new regulations for e-rickshaws, limiting passengers to four and capping speed at 25 kmph. Public feedback is invited within 30 days.
Key points
- E-rickshaws will be limited to four passengers plus the driver.
- Speed capped at 25 kmph and motor power limited to 2,000 watts.
- Drivers must have a valid driving license and a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badge.
- Total e-rickshaws in Delhi will be limited to 250,000.
- Existing vehicles must comply with new rules within 90 days of notification.
Key insights
- The passenger limit may require parents and schools to find alternative transport solutions.
- Capping speed and power aims to enhance safety for passengers.
- Public feedback could lead to revisions in the proposed regulations.
Why it matters
These proposed rules could significantly change how schoolchildren are transported in Delhi.
Source
India Today
