E-Rickshaws In Gurgaon

Gurgaon is progressing at a very fast pace and so is the pollution in this fast advancing city. Main factors that have contributed to the increase of pollution are air and noise pollution. Such types of pollution are caused by vehicles, especially diesel or petrol powered ones. The number of such kind of vehicles is increasing at a very fast rate. It is estimated that they are rising at the rate of about 15% every year. Thus, they are not only proving hazardous to human health but also draining our country by extracting money in huge amounts for foreign exchange outflow. The solution to the problem is provided in form of e-rickshaws. This new mode of transport is a revolution in the world of transport. The new trend has begun recently in the capital city of the country and Gurgaon being its close adjacent also has them in bulk. More about e-rickshaws in Gurgaon is harmonized in the following piece of writing.

The replacement of cycle rickshaw has been found. This is an e-rickshaw. Such rickshaws are meant to change the transportation scenario in Gurgaon and the whole of NCR region will also be beneficiated. The e-rickshaws are powered with batteries. These rickshaws are carefully designed and are eco-friendly. These are planned to be launched before the commonwealth games 2010.

E-Rickshaw- An Innovative Introduction

The government has borne in mind the Commonwealth Games of the year 2010. Thus, Delhi Government has plans to introduce e-rickshaws in partnership with private players. New routes connecting Metro stations with city landmarks and tourist sites will be accessible by e-rickshaws also. Efforts are being made to get permission to utilize the parking space of shopping malls for recharging the battery of e-rickshaws. The drivers of e-rickshaws get appointed by private companies. The selected drivers are those who have undergone a course in safe driving. The drivers will be seen in uniforms that are matching to these modern rickshaws.

Features of E-Rickshaws

  • Each e-rickshaw has a battery which is required to be charged for six to eight hours.
  • These rickshaws come fitted with satellite navigation devices to ensure timely and safe service for passengers.
  • The e-rickshaws are zero-emission means of transport for passengers and are equipped with a remarkable shape, comfortable design and superior technical features.
  • The e-rickshaw is capable enough to run at the speed of 25km per hr or 15mph.
  • These rickshaws also have the facility to be fitted with GPS locator device.

E-Rickshaw Fares

The new technology has affected cycle rickshaws to turn into e-rickshaws but there is no affect on the fares of these rickshaws. These new rickshaws will charge between Rs. 10 and 15. Pensioners need not pay them.

The Government is planning to start running 4000 e-rickshaws by the time of the Commonwealth Games. Along with this ambitious event, another event full of fun and frolic is fast approaching. This occasion is Gurgaon Shopping Festival. These eco-friendly vehicles will prove to be of great assistance during this eventful time. This is a new beginning and we can look forward to have such economic and eco-friendly means of transport always around us. E-rickshaws in Gurgaon are just an example of such an advancement and a pollution-free environment.



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