Madhu.S, Centre for Public Policy Research E-Rickshaws 1www.cppr.in

1837 first electric car to Tesla Model S’ range ($81,070) Built on M.S(Mild Steel) Chassis,consist of 3 wheels The electrical system used in Indian version is 48V and Bangladesh is 60V The battery used is mostly lead acid battery with life of 6–12 months E-rickshaws in China, India, Bangladesh and Nepal Electric tricycles in Switzerland, France, Germany OVERVIEW 2www.cppr.in

Velo in Europe Gogo Bike in China 3www.cppr.in

The number in Delhi as per government officials by April 2012 was over 100,000 in Delhi Tom-Tom in Tripura 15,458 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, District Traffic police Population The cost varies from Rs to The cost is added due to battery(Lead Acid battery) which costs around Rs Chinese version of FRP Rickshaw will cost 0.5 times more than an Indian maker Cost 4www.cppr.in

Kolkata: Locally called "totos", the battery operated rickshaws were running between Rishra in Hooghly and Bally in Howrah on the age-old Grand Trunk Road. Banned in two districts after HC ruling Bangladesh: Banned import of e-rickshaws Delhi: Regulatory approval given by Ministry of Surface Transport Tripura: Tripura Battery Operated Rickshaw Rules,2014 Solekshaw: Solar powered rickshaw licensed by CSIR "Owners of e-rickshaws will have to get their vehicles registered with corporations at a fee of just Rs 100. After registering the e-rickshaw, corporations will have to issue identity cards to drivers so they can earn their livelihood easily” REGULATION 5www.cppr.in

Experts feel that before making e-rickshaws popular, the government needs to think on a few points – what should an ideal e- rickshaw design be? How can the government assist in charging, battery swapping and reducing the electricity pilferage? What can be done to mitigate the threat of lead poisoning by millions of high capacity batteries? Can e- rickshaws co-exist with cycle rickshaws? 6www.cppr.in

Delhi Transport Authority (DTA) Vs. Municipal Corporation of Delhi, 80 percent rented No insurance or benefits,loans Environment friendly Livelihood Legal status Unregulated Traffic chaos Safety Strain on traffic Legal implications Any vehicle consuming more than 250 Watts (W) of electricity is a motorised vehicle Auto rickshaw drivers earn up to Rs 1,000 per day as compared to Rs 300-Rs 400 earned by an e-rickshaw driver. ISSUES 7www.cppr.in

E-Rickshaw Policy with powers devolved on Municipal Corporation to regulate E-rikshaws Cost of regulation to be based on type of vehicle- from E-rickshaw to Luxury Sedans Integration of E-rickshaws into the transport system- Develop it as feeder system Urban Planning to include design of urban streets for IPT systems- Separate line for E-rickshaws Better technology and innovative models to be encouraged Suggestions 8www.cppr.in

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