E-rickshaws

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There are three power distribution companies — BYPL and BRPL of BSES and Tata Power Delhi Distribution (TPDDL) — that supply electricity to the national capital.

Power thefts for e-rickshaws cost discoms Rs 150cr/yr

On an average, an e-rickshaw consumes around 7-10 units per day.

28 Jan 2019 2:11 AM

Delhi lieutenant-governor Anil Baijal flags off a fleet of 100 e-rickshaws in Dwarka. (Photo: PTI)

100 e-ricks to boost last-mile metro connectivity in Dwarka

These GPS enabled SmartEs have covered cabin and full front windscreen.

04 Aug 2018 1:29 AM

The alarm bells started ringing within the Centre after the WHO database identified several of India’s top cities with some of the highest levels of air pollution.

Niti Aayog: E-vehicles to help curb pollution

Kanpur, Faridabad, Gaya, Varanasi and Patna are the top five most polluted cities in the world.

14 Jul 2018 1:22 AM

E-rickshaw tyres will attract GST at the highest slab of 28 per cent.

28 pc GST to be levied on e-rickshaw tyres, says AAR

e-rickshaws are motor vehicles under the Motor Vehicle Act and are registered as such with the local transport authorities.

13 May 2018 1:46 PM

The company is aiming to get one million electric vehicles on its platform by 2021 to boost the electric vehicle ecosystem in the country.

Ola plans to add 10,000 evs over 12 months

In May 2017, Ola had launched its first EV project in Nagpur.

17 Apr 2018 12:40 AM

CNG autos will be rolled on International Women’s Day

Pink CNG rickshaws driven by women to dot Mira-Bhayander

The Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC), however, has chalked out an elaborate plan to introduce 100 pink autos in the twin-city.

18 Feb 2018 6:00 AM

Faridabad gets its first e-rickshaw service

In the yeart 2018, a total of 1000 e-rickshaws will cover all the stations falling in Faridabad region of Haryana.

03 Dec 2017 1:54 AM

According to a police official, Munawar, who was in labour, was admitted in the district woman's hospital on the night of August 14 but was later asked to leave without being examined. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

UP woman delivers child in e-rickshaw after hospital asks her to leave

A police official said that the victim's husband lodged a complaint with the police and demanded action against the hospital authorities.

17 Aug 2017 7:44 AM

Chinese brocade material, which is comparatively much cheaper than zardozi, has been eating into profits of businessmen. GST on cloth has also proved to be a deadly blow, reducing margins.

Fading stars of zardozi yearn to weave magic

10,000 jobless zardozi workers in Lucknow ply e-rickshaw or sell fruits.

29 Jul 2017 2:47 AM

Zardozi continues to be a rage on the ramp but artisans complain of poor incentives due to diminishing demand.

It is too early to write zardozi’s obituary

Zardozi has weathered a lot of storms yet it is flourishing... I don’t think it can die: Laila Tyabji craft activist

29 Jul 2017 2:42 AM

“There is no connectivity in our area. Moreover, these e-rickshaws are cost effective,” said Rohit Sharma, a regular commuter. (Representaional image)

Vaishali Metro e-rickshaw service attracts few takers

Some of these are now parked at the Vaishali Metro station parking lot during the peak hours.

02 Jul 2017 3:29 AM

The registered owners of e-rickshaws in Delhi will be considered for a subsidy of `30,000 after providing their Aadhaar card details, a notice issued by the government said. (Representational Image)

Aadhaar must for e-rickshaw subsidy

Government’s move aims to prevent duplicity in granting financial assistance.

27 Jun 2017 3:40 AM

One of the operators aims to introduce 610 e-rickshaws at earmarked eight operational metro stations in Noida and Ghaziabad within a year, the DMRC said.

E-rickshaws with GPS to provide last-mile link

The Delhi Metro network spans two major cities each in Haryana — Gurgaon and Faridabad; Noida and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh.

06 Jun 2017 2:39 AM

Delhi HC: Release e-rickshaws only after registration

The order had come on a plea by some discoms against the theft of electricity by e-rickshaw owners to charge their vehicles.

31 May 2017 2:04 AM

Ola, M&M join Nagpur's electric mass mobility system

Transport system will bring about a transformational change in automotive landscape in country.

27 May 2017 2:57 PM

Nagpur is first city with electric mass mobility system

Govt was in initial talks with SoftBank for loans at low interest rate for a green project in city.

27 May 2017 12:43 PM

The environment ministry will utilise its ambient air fund to disburse subsidy at the rate of Rs 15,000 each to 2,027 e-rickshaws.

Subsidy for e-rickshaws to fight pollution in Delhi

According to the government, the registered e-rickshaws will receive this aid in February.

25 Jan 2017 2:38 AM

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