Haryana cabinet approves new rules: No petrol, diesel vehicles for cab aggregators in NCRHaryana's Cabinet has approved new rules for vehicle aggregators. From January 1, 2026, all new vehicles joining fleets in NCR areas must b...
18 May, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Delhi Metro to launch hydrogen-powered buses in Central Vista amid energy-saving measuresDelhi Metro is introducing a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in the Central Vista area. This initiative aims to promote public transpo...
15 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Govt moves to add sound to E-rickshaws and E-karts for pedestrian safetyIn a fresh draft notification, the ministry of road transport and highways has added L5 and L7 vehicles to the earlier proposed list of M a...
07 Jan, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Govt plans Star Rating for e-rickshaws, to regulate truck drivers' working hoursThe government is set to introduce a 'Star Rating' system to improve e-rickshaw safety by enforcing speed limits and structural standards. ...
25 Apr, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
Safety assessment rating for trucks, heavy vehicles on lines of Bharat NCAP soon: Nitin GadkariNitin Gadkari announced plans for a safety assessment rating system for trucks and heavy commercial vehicles, mirroring the Bharat NCAP. Th...
24 Apr, 2025, 04.26 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh govt to offer online e-rickshaw, 'Pink taxis' booking facility at Mahakumbh from Dec 15Uttar Pradesh will launch an online booking system for e-rickshaws and e-autos for Mahakumbh Mela 2025. This initiative supports the Green ...
02 Dec, 2024, 06.30 PM IST
BIS introduces new safety standards for EVs in IndiaBureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduces safety guidelines for electric vehicles in India, focusing on powertrain components. New rules,...
23 Jun, 2024, 05.22 PM IST
Tesla Power India, E-Ashwa Automotive to launch India’s 1st electric two-wheeler with fire safety technologyTesla Power India Pvt. Ltd. & E-Ashwa Automotive partner to launch India's first electric 2W vehicle with a built-in fire suppressant syste...
18 Apr, 2024, 02.32 PM IST
Saera Electric to launch electric 2-wheeler in next FYSaera Electric, which manufactures e-rickshaws out of American bike maker Harley-Davidson’s former assembly facility in India, is readying ...
16 Nov, 2022, 11.40 AM IST
Cab, auto drivers hold protest rally against bike taxis in BengaluruKarnataka’s cab and auto drivers are seeking withdrawal of a state government order permitting electric bike taxis in Bengaluru and other p...
22 Jul, 2021, 07.40 PM IST
Unorganised players with cost edge lead the e-rickshaw raceAs per the Vaahan portal data, unorganised players sell 10,000 e-rickshaws a month costing as low as Rs 40,000 for an e-rickshaw against ab...
28 Oct, 2019, 11.01 AM IST
Frame comprehensive policy on e-rickshaws: Delhi High Court to AAP government, copsThe lawyer argued that illegal tapping of the electricity network posed a safety threat to the people and are a constant source of electroc...
18 Jan, 2017, 06.15 PM IST
No permits required for e-rickshaws, govt issues notificationHowever, the state governments may impose restrictions under appropriate traffic laws on plying of these vehicles in specific areas or spec...
30 Aug, 2016, 11.19 PM IST
Road ministry will tell states to make licensing of e-rickshaws easierThe basic guidelines for e-rickshaws, including speed limit, carrying capacity and body specifications, have already been issued.
19 Aug, 2016, 02.02 AM IST
Cabinet may take up Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill in FebruaryGovernment is considering changes in the Motor Vehicles Act to bring in global best practices in areas like road safety.
31 Dec, 2014, 11.01 AM IST
Promulgation of e-rickshaw ordinance gets Cabinet nodThe government took the ordinance route as the Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill could not be passed in the parliament session.
26 Dec, 2014, 04.19 PM IST
Why our crowded roads need quadricyclesGovt’s decision to set up an inter-ministerial committee on quadricycles brings to sharp focus debate that can have enormous beneficial con...
18 May, 2013, 05.00 AM IST